Coat
ca. 1985 (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 in cut and line.
Mugler launched his line for men in 1979, designing clothes simple in form and structure but with striking details, often using pointed angles on collars, hems, sleeves, waist and hips. This coat demonstrates both this high quality of cut and construction and also the innovative silhouette typical of Mugler's menswear, featuring angular detailing at the collar. In 2004 Mugler stopped designing both couture and ready-to-wear.
Mugler launched his line for men in 1979, designing clothes simple in form and structure but with striking details, often using pointed angles on collars, hems, sleeves, waist and hips. This coat demonstrates both this high quality of cut and construction and also the innovative silhouette typical of Mugler's menswear, featuring angular detailing at the collar. In 2004 Mugler stopped designing both couture and ready-to-wear.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool |
| Brief description | Brown wool coat with matching belt, Thierry Mugler, ca. 1985, made in Italy. |
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| Credit line | Given by John-Paul Vivian |
| Object history | This belted coat was given to the Museum by John-Paul Vivian who, from mid 1984 to mid 1987, worked with Thierry Mugler, Ungaro and Valentino at various times, and concurrent with each other, as an advisor. |
| 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 in cut and line. Mugler launched his line for men in 1979, designing clothes simple in form and structure but with striking details, often using pointed angles on collars, hems, sleeves, waist and hips. This coat demonstrates both this high quality of cut and construction and also the innovative silhouette typical of Mugler's menswear, featuring angular detailing at the collar. In 2004 Mugler stopped designing both couture and ready-to-wear. |
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| Accession number | T.48:1, 2-2007 |
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| Record created | July 19, 2007 |
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