Object: Evening set
Designer:
Thierry Mugler
(French, 1948 - 2022)
Date: Spring 1989
Medium: Polyester and Lurex blend
Country: France
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2011.13.1
DescriptionEvening set; light purple / silver metallic polyester and lurex blend; form fitting winged bustier and skirt with fishtail train
Label Text:Thierry Mugler’s interest in fantasy and fetishism resulted in highly original designs, such as this ultra-feminine evening ensemble, which might strike some observers as over-the-top, even “high camp.” But Mugler achieved great success with fashion-forward clients. His mastery of complex cuts and construction also assured a skin-tight fit. “Mugler’s designs usually leave no curve unaccented,” wrote fashion editor Carrie Donovan. “Sometimes, they add a few more for good measure.”
Exhibitions:
- Fairy Tale Fashion
- Force of Nature
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)
- A Queer History of Fashion: From the Closet to the Catwalk