Three Mugler Dresses; One Blue, One Pink, One Plaid,

This lot includes three dresses.

The blue and pink denim dresses are from Mugler's Spring/Summer 1985 collection, which was presented in Paris in the Jardin des Tuileries, Palais du Louvre.

THE FIRST
Blue cotton chambray western themed shirt dress with bloused top gathered into fitted waist and a gathered full skirt, front snaps and belt
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 38.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

THE SECOND
Pink polished cotton satin dress with full bloused top gathered into a fitted waist and a full gathered skirt and silver-tone snap front closure.
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 45"
Length (underarm to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE THIRD
Brown and yellow plaid double breast trench dress with ombré chain fringe and wood buttons.
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20.5"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 34.5"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 33.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with some yellowing along the top of the shoulders, soiling along the neckline, near right sleeve placket, and back hemline. The back left skirt at hip level has a small hole.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally with a dark line on the left shoulder, the center front button placket is darkening between the snaps, and a slight soiled spot at back left waist.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally with some light soiling along the neckline, some dark yellow spots on the right sleeve, and front left placket at waist.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Three Mugler Dresses; One Blue, One Pink, One Plaid,

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