F/W 1996 Thierry Mugler Documented Black Beaded Satin Trim Wool Skirt Suit shoulder bag and a silver-tone chain spanning

and a silver-tone chain spanning a cutout across the bust

the design features functional Medusa-button pockets at each hip

the dress is constructed from black viscose with a twisted knot detail at the bust

A tagged prototype

this piece exemplifies Ralph Lauren’s refined yet modern take on eveningwear

F/W 1996 Thierry Mugler Documented Black Beaded Satin Trim Wool Skirt Suit shoulder bag and a silver-tone chain spanningThis skirt suit from Thierry Mugler's Fall Winter 1996 Les Amazones collection is cut in a sharply fitted silhouette with a structured blazer and knee length pencil skirt. The blazer is constructed in black wool with sculpted seam paneling, peaked lapels, long sleeves, and a beaded black satin trim panel at the front. The skirt is straight cut with a clean waistband and minimal detailing. This suit was modeled by Anneliese Seubert in a Neiman Marcus