Runway Spring 1997 Thierry Mugler Fitted Black Dress w Extravagant Ruffled Silk Bodice 1920s and Antique This fantastic dress only has

This fantastic dress only has its Saks Fifth Avenue tag but is without a doubt a designer piece

It has the added plus  if being a version of the same dress design that is currently held in The Metropolitan Museum's collection (see photo attached of the long

The sleeves of the jacket are cut on a curve in the traditional couture manner  and I love the bright pink lining that gives a flash of unexpected colour when you wear it open

Comes in its Hermes Box

Runway Spring 1997 Thierry Mugler Fitted Black Dress w Extravagant Ruffled Silk Bodice 1920s and Antique This fantastic dress only hasThe twin of this dress walked the 1997 runway. It looked amazing on the runway that season and I am so pleased to have this one in the shop. Finding runway references for Mugler's work is not always easy as he would often change designs for production and produced many pieces that were not shown on the runway. It's an extraordinary find and a gorgeous dress. I love the sharp fitted lines of the dress and how the lingerie feeling ruffles on the bodice