Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt
Description
This spectacular Y2K lamé top and skirt ensemble were couture crafted by Manfred Thierry Mugler circa 1998 to 2001. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, the ensemble twists around the body in a manner that recalls Grecian draping and the fluid, glittering designs that the patrons of 1970s nightclub Studio 54 wore on the dancefloor. The fabric is dazzling; a lightweight silk lamé with an aqua hue, detailed with a subtle pink-bronze ombré stripe. The attention-grabbing look is composed of two parts: a skin-flashing top and maxi-skirt. The top is tailored almost as though a lamé scarf has been expertly twisted around the body. It has a halter-style neckline that gives way to a racerback at the rear. It has a cropped length and wide waistband that can be adjusted and tied at the side of the waist, the tie then draping down the side over the hips. The incredible, hip-hugging skirt is cut with a high-waist that sits under the top. It has a dramatic fishtail cut which becomes a graceful, floor-sweeping train at the back of the dress. The skirt fastens at the rear with a hidden hook-and-eye clasp and off-white zip with angular pull. Both pieces are unlined.
Made in France, the ensemble is in excellent vintage condition. On close inspection we noticed two tiny nicks in the fabric of the top; however, these get hidden in the folds of the fabric when worn. The iconic blue label reads “Thierry Mugler COUTURE”. The fabric and size labels have been removed so please check our measurements below as the fabric has no stretch. We believe it would best fit a size UK 6-8 or US 2-4. Adjustments can be made to the positioning of the halterneck bust along the wide waistband if desired; they are currently set very close together.
MEASUREMENTS TOP
UNDERBUST - 29 in. (74 cm)
LENGTH - 20 in. (51 cm)
MEASUREMENTS SKIRT
WAIST - 27 in. (69 cm)
HIP - 37 in. (94 cm)
LENGTH - 44.5 in. (113 cm)
TRAIN LENGTH - 51 in. (130 cm)
