Three Thierry Mugler Dresses and Coat, 1980s

This lot includes three designer pieces; two dresses, one coat.

THE FIRST
Army green wool double interlock knit shirt dress with ribbed cuffs and side skirt panels.
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 32.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 27.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE SECOND
Tan and beige worsted wool/angora/rabbit fur blend reversible swing coat with hood.
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris
Size Label: 42

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 53.5"
Waist: 58.5"
Hips: 68.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 27"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 39"

THE THIRD
Khaki cotton shirt dress with bloused top gathered into a fitted waist with belt and pencil skirt with snap front closure.
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris
Size Label: 38

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 25"
Hips: 35"
Length (underarm to hem): 27.25"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with some light spots on the right front hip peplum and skirt hem line.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a pin head hole on the right shoulder (when looking on tan side), and two yellow spots on the beige front hem near opening.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally with some light wear on the belt and the stitching holding the buckle on is missing.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

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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