Evening Dress
1999 (made)
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After a short career as a ballet dancer, Thierry Mugler presented his first fashion collection in 1973. Deeply influenced by the stage, his unique style was also inspired by erotica, fetishism and the urban scene. All his garments, whether classical or theatrical, display the same rigour of cut and line. The sculptural silhouette and dramatic beaded decoration of this black evening dress lend the garment an almost gothic feel. These features, coupled with the solid dominating colour, are representative of Mugler’s work. In 2004 he stopped designing both couture and ready-to-wear, reducing his production to occasionally creating clothes for the stage.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet with glass beading |
| Brief description | Black velvet evening dress with glass beading, Thierry Mugler, autumn/Winter 1999/2000, France. |
| Physical description | Full length, long-sleeved evening dress of black silk velvet with a deep neckline. The dress features a dropped shoulder line and both the neckline and cuffs are trimmed with spiky black beads. The sleeves have a wing-like, sculptural structure, flaring out above the elbow and tapering in again at the cuff. A corset-like structure is built into the front of the bodice and the skirt is cut away at the front, with a slit up the centre front and a slight train at the back. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
| Gallery label | After a short career as a ballet dancer, Thierry Mugler presented his first fashion collection in 1973. Deeply influenced by the stage, his unique style is also inspired by erotica, fetishism and the urban scene. All his garments, whether classical or theatrical, display the same rigour in cut and line. |
| Credit line | Given by Thierry Mugler |
| Summary | After a short career as a ballet dancer, Thierry Mugler presented his first fashion collection in 1973. Deeply influenced by the stage, his unique style was also inspired by erotica, fetishism and the urban scene. All his garments, whether classical or theatrical, display the same rigour of cut and line. The sculptural silhouette and dramatic beaded decoration of this black evening dress lend the garment an almost gothic feel. These features, coupled with the solid dominating colour, are representative of Mugler’s work. In 2004 he stopped designing both couture and ready-to-wear, reducing his production to occasionally creating clothes for the stage. |
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| Accession number | T.5-2005 |
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| Record created | July 10, 2007 |
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