99.80.1

Images (8)

Body_06 Left to right 93.76.10 (ensemble), 2002.10.1 (skirt set), 99.80.1 (dress), 2000.32.8 (jacket), 2015.1.1 (red white dress), 2005.56.1 (bra), 2014.18.1 (dress), 97.36.3 (blue dress)

Exhibitionism_40 Left to right 2007.23.2 (beaded dress), 2007.2.1 (black ensemble), 99.80.1 (velvet dress), 2008.5.1 (hat case), 2018.3.2 (earrings case), 2008.55.1 (gown with red), 2010.37.12 (denim dress), 2009.62.1 (dress), 2010.57.1 (black ensemble), 2009.75.1 (coat enemble hidden), 2009.61.1 (pink jacket ensemble), 2008.57.1 (black ensemble with hat), 72.61.91 (white dress), 88.157.3 (top and skirt), 71.265.13 (red dress), 87.16.1 (shoes case), P86.52.1 (bag case), 86.10.1 (paper dress), P85.29.1 (suit)

Body_27 Left to right 99.80.1 (dress), 2000.32.8 (jacket), 2015.1.1 (dress)

Exhibitionism_22 Left to right 2007.23.2 (beaded dress), 2007.2.1 (black ensemble hidden), 99.80.1 (velvet dress), 2008.55.1 (gown with red), 2008.5.1 (hat case), 2018.3.2 (earrings case), 2009.10.1 (ensemble with medical parts), 2010.94.1 (cape skirt suit), 2011.58.1 (silver ensemble)

Exhibitionism_23 Left to right 2007.23.2 (beaded dress), 2007.2.1 (black ensemble), 2008.5.1 (hat case), 99.80.1 (velvet dress), 2018.3.2 (earrings case), 2008.55.1 (gown with red), 2010.94.1 (cape skirt ensemble), 2009.10.1 (ensemble with medical parts), 2011.58.1 (silver ensemble)

Body_11 99.80.1 (dress), 2000.32.8 (jacket)

Object: Dress

Designer: Thierry Mugler (French, 1948 - 2022)

Date: 1981

Medium: Velvet

Country: France

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 99.80.1

DescriptionVampire dress in black velvet; bodice with deep-V F and B neck, boned inner satin corset extending to shoulder points, short puffed and fitted sleeves; short skirt with flowing peplum

Label Text:The fang-like points of fabric projecting from the low neckline of this dress represent Thierry Mugler's idea of a sexy, modern vampire. His ideal "curve-perfect" figure is realized by the corseted bodice and short skirt, and furthered by the addition of a short peplum, rounding out the hips to make the waist appear smaller.

In Collection(s)

1980s

Exhibitions:

The Corset: Fashioning the Body
She's like a Rainbow: Colors in Fashion
The Body: Fashion and Physique
Exhibitionism: 50 Years of the Museum at FIT
Gothic: Dark Glamour