{"product_id":"c-1983-thierry-mugler-black-raw-silk-vertical-panel-dress-w-fringed-hem-silk-chiffon-underskirts","title":"Spring 1983 Thierry Mugler Black Raw Silk Vertical Panel Dress w Fringed Hem \u0026 Silk Chiffon Underskirts","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is from the Spring 1983 collection based on the reference photo that we found with a similar design of the cut of the lower skirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Thierry Mugler \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is a black raw silk which has enough structure combined with the extensive seam work to hold the design and intended shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong vertical panels of the fabric have been pieced together side-by-side from the top of the strapless bodice to the hem of the skirt. The lines become a part of the design and the entire dress has been shaped by the manipulation of the sizing and placement of the strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice is strapless and the tops of the ribbons are set at different heights all around the neckline. Where they rise above the top edge they are not sewn together so you get a very distinctive ribbon feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is meant to fit the bodice and then curves in at the waist. Inside there is for built-in corset that is lightly boned and holds the dress in place around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom there it curves out and over the hips, comes in slightly just below the knee, and then flares outward again for the lower skirts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust under the knee the panels open up and are no longer stitched together. This is what gives it the added volume there and creates a 'fringed' feel around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehind the panels are three layers of stacked black silk chiffon When you walk you get that bit of transparency between the the panels and it feel very interesting and unexpected. You get a sense of what that will be like in the runway reference photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is just brilliant in person and better then how it photographed. It is not 100% perfect but it is still an outstandingly beautiful piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner nude silk corset acts as the lining behind the bodice. It is lightly boned and closes with its own side zipper. And attached waist hooks to close. The upper part of the skirt is lined in a black silk. Three layers of silk chiffon are attached behind the lower portion of the skirt as described above. The dress closes with a hidden set zipper placed over the inner corset zipper. I see fading on the fabric here and there most notably around the bodice and around the waist. Please see the photos after the label shot. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged a vintage Mugler 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent overall condition with the note above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: to 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 14\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 19\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 10.5\" from top of inner edge of the bodice to inner waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 53\" from top of inner edge of the bodice to hem. The ribbons extend above the top edge of the bodice from 1.5-2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5758\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference Photos: Spring 1983 Thierry Mugler.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54404618682652,"sku":"DD5758","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_50450ad7-115f-4553-835b-4cd203475f79.jpg?v=1752767821","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/c-1983-thierry-mugler-black-raw-silk-vertical-panel-dress-w-fringed-hem-silk-chiffon-underskirts","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}