THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Iconic African Summer Collection S/S 1988 Dress

Description: THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Dress From Iconic African Summer Collection S/S 1988 Extraordinary Find! Extremely rare Collectors Piece: Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Dress 'African Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988 Documented and Featured on the legendary runway show 1988 featuring models escorting live wild animals of Africa down the runway. The shape and construction is amazing and unique - a true Thierry Mugler creation. Super feminine sculptural shape with fitted waist and exaggerated shoulders. The pattern was a signature pattern of the 1988 Collection. Press buttons on the back that have the same patterns like the fabric. Two pockets at the waist that also acentuate the silhouette. This dress can be worn 2 ways. With the buttons in the back as seen on the runway, I’ve also seen it worn with the buttons in front. Extremely rare collectors piece, wearable Art. An investment piece that will continue to increase in value. Made in France No size tag, estimated item measurements: Bust: 32.5" Waist: 26.25" Hip: 31.25" Length: 34.5" Color: Brown Fabric: 100% Worsted Wool The African Summer Collection was featured in Vogue. With photos taken at The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali. When asked about his location choice Thierry Mugler said “Mali is an incredible country and the Mosque of Djenné is one of the most unique examples of African architecture. It's made from a material called banco adobe—a mixture of mud, clay and straw. I spent four hours drinking tea with the men of the town to get authorisation to shoot there.” Manfred Thierry Mugler (December 21, 1948-January 23, 2022) was a French fashion designer, creative director and creative adviser of Mugler. In the 1970s, Mugler launched his eponymous fashion house; and quickly rose to prominence in the following decades for his avant-garde, architectural, hyperfeminine and theatrical approach to haute couture. He was one of the first designers to champion diversity in his runway shows, which often tackled racism, ageism and incorporated non-traditional models such as drag queens, porn stars and transgender women. In 2002, he retired from the brand, and returned in 2013 as the creative adviser. In later years, Mugler's vintage designs saw a significant resurgence among celebrities, including Lady Gaga (in the music video for "Telephone” and Cardi B who worked with Mugler, often wearing his vintage designs on red carpets and music videos, as well as mentioning the brand in the song "Wild Side”. He’s dressed Beyoncé, David Bowie, Kim Kardashian and many more. His vintage designs are among the most coveted luxury vintage brands for Generation Z consumers, according to Teen Vogue. In 2019, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts launched the 'Thierry Mugler: Couturissime' exhibition dedicated to him.

Price: 2499 USD

Location: Huntington Station, New York

End Time: 2024-09-15T23:51:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD