Designer: Thierry Mugler
Collection: Fall/Winter 1996–1997 Haute Couture
Item: Two-Piece Asymmetrical Equestrian-Inspired Couture Suit (Jacket and Skirt)
Country of Origin: Made in France
Colorway: Blanc Cassé (Off-White / Cream)
Material: 100% Luxury Heavyweight Cashmere / Felted Cashmere Wool blend; genuine leather elbow patch inserts.
Structural & Architectural Specifications:
Jacket Cut: Sharp equestrian-influenced tailoring. Extended length past the hips with a deeply sculpted hourglass waist and curved, forward-swept side panel construction.
Collar & Lapels: Dramatic double-layered lapel architecture. Features a structured, wide notched collar with continuous top-stitching lines framing an open V-neckline.
Sleeve & Elbow Details: Long sleeves with substantial turned-back French cuffs. The rear forearm features an inset, top-stitched textured beige leather elbow patch configuration.
Pockets & Closures: Dual deep-angled hip pockets with wide structural flaps secured by metallic snap studs. Central closure functions via a hidden placket with a single exposed metallic anchor hardware piece at the waist.
Skirt: High-waisted matching pencil skirt featuring a distinct vertical front-left thigh slit to introduce asymmetry.
Label Verification: Authentic light blue Thierry Mugler COUTURE woven silk label. Hand-penciled factory production tag confirms Style/Modèle AI 3770 and color code "Blanc cassé".
Condition & Sales Terms:
Condition Rating: Sold As-Is / Damaged Condition. Moth and discoloration in storage 
Condition Details: Severe targeted moth damage present. Multiple structural fiber losses, including a deep cluster breach on the upper right front chest/shoulder quadrant and trailing surface grazing on the collar edges. Discolored localized yellow storage oxidation staining is visible on the interior lapel edge and shoulder panels.