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Thierry Mugler
Woman's Suitcirca 1985

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Black double-breasted coat and cropped trousers on a white mannequin, covered in radiating ivory embroidered starburst motifs with silver buttons
Close-up of a black velvet garment on a white mannequin, with heavily embellished lapels featuring large faceted crystal stones, marquise-cut rhinestones, and intricate beaded embroidery in radiating patterns.
Close-up of a black velvet garment displayed on a mannequin, heavily embellished with clear rhinestones and crystal beading arranged in starburst and floral motifs, with large faceted stones at the shoulders and lapels.

Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler, Woman's Suit, circa 1985, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Thierry Mugler
France, 1948-2022
Design House
Thierry Mugler
France, Paris, 1974-2003
Title
Woman's Suit
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1985
Medium
Silk velvet with rhinestone, glass sequin bead, and diamanté button trim
Dimensions
a) Jacket center back length: 42 1/2 in. (108.95 cm); b) Pants side length: 26 in. (66.04 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.2005.106a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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