Thierry Mugler Spring 1999 Openwork Corded Lace Blazer

This rare and exquisite openwork jacket from Thierry Mugler Paris echoes one of the most iconic couture moments in the house’s history — the raffia “ghost jacket” dramatically held aloft on the runway of the Spring 1999 Haute Couture show. Crafted in Italy from thick viscose cord intricately looped into a self-supporting web, this piece is a ready-to-wear interpretation of that avant-garde vision. Sculptural yet wearable, sheer yet strong, it mimics the sensual curves and architectural shaping of Mugler’s signature tailoring through negative space.

The deep V neckline and subtle peplum hem mirror Mugler’s wasp-waist silhouettes, while the openwork structure creates an ethereal interplay of shadow and skin. With minimal anchoring stitches, the jacket appears to float — a masterful illusion of tension, shape, and air.

Provenance:

Thierry Mugler Paris

Made in Italy

Inspired by the Spring 1999 Haute Couture raffia jacket

Labelled size FR 44, best fit for US 6 or 8, but can be worn by a size smaller or larger if you re-attach the hook loop. 

Measurements:

Shoulders: 43 cm (16,9 in)

Armpit to armpit: 48 cm (18,9 in)

Waist: 37-41 cm (14,5 - 16,1 in)

Length: 73 cm (28,7 in)

Sleeve length: 62 cm (24,4 in)

(measurements taken flat; fabric has no stretch)

Details:

• 100% Viscose cord
• Intricately looped openwork design
• Anchored by sparse connecting stitches
• Unlined; semi-sheer
• Optional hidden hook closure at waist
• Pristine condition of a never worn item