Outstanding Fall 1986 Thierry Mugler Pleated Metallic Gold Lurex Pleated Strapless Bodice 'Shell' Dress designer-george-halley John Galliano went from Givenchy

John Galliano went from Givenchy to Dior in October of 1996 and stayed there until he was dismissed in February of 2011

Inner hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam

the dress is an extravagant use of fabric

It is really quite fabulous and a little more elaborate the most of the pieces from this era

waist and sleeves are all detailed with a gold braid that has rhinestones set all along its length

Outstanding Fall 1986 Thierry Mugler Pleated Metallic Gold Lurex Pleated Strapless Bodice 'Shell' Dress designer-george-halley John Galliano went from GivenchyThis wonderful and very rare dress is from the the Fall 1986 "Hiver Russe" collection. It was made under the creative direction of Thierry Mugler. 'Mugler saw the fashion show as an opportunity to build new worlds of fantasy, to tell the story of a heroine on an extraordinary adventure each season.' Early pieces of his work are particularly hard to find. I have included several reference photos from the show of pieces that share similar fabric,