[4] Modeled at its premier by Nadja Auermann, the garment was inspired by Hajime Sorayama's erotic robot art and the seminal 1927 science fiction film, Metropolis.

[4] On the runway, this design's debut was marked as German supermodel Nadja Auermann performed a striptease where she shed a juxtaposing purple floor-length coat along with a sheer black cover-up, revealing the articulated metal jumpsuit.

[2][4] The suit was created with dual inspiration from Maria, also referred to as Maschinenmensch, from the novel turned film Metropolis and the sleek, erotic robots characteristic of Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama.

[2] More specifically, it was celebrated for its contemporary approach and theatricality of presentation, both of the garments and show, with guest star James Brown and Mugler's eccentric modeling style.

[1][3] The cyborg suit continues to be held in high regard today, as it is still seen as a pivotal work that encapsulates the futuristic aesthetics of the 90s while still resonating with present themes in contemporary fashion.