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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.
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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