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Thierry Mugler Haute Couture

Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Haute Couture Suede Chimera Jacket
Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Haute Couture Suede Chimera Jacket

Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Haute Couture Suede Chimera Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1997 Haute Couture Les Chimères Collection, Black and Fuchsia Suede Jacket.

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1990s French Jackets

Couture Thierry Mugler Corset Style Silk Lined Denim Power Dress 1997
Couture Thierry Mugler Corset Style Silk Lined Denim Power Dress 1997

Couture Thierry Mugler Corset Style Silk Lined Denim Power Dress 1997

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Chicago, IL

In 1997, French Thierry Mugler (1948-2022) designed this haute-couture labeled and numbered corset-style topstitched zigzag-panel sand-color cotton cocktail dress, which is fully lin...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler FW 1992 Blue Smoking Jacket Velvet Details
Thierry Mugler FW 1992 Blue Smoking Jacket Velvet Details

Thierry Mugler FW 1992 Blue Smoking Jacket Velvet Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Blue Smoking Jacket with black velvet details from Thierry Mugler fall winter 1992 Ritz Haute Couture Collection.

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1990s French Smoking Jackets

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Thierry Mugler black silk off-shoulder evening dress with leg slit, ca. 1990
Thierry Mugler black silk off-shoulder evening dress with leg slit, ca. 1990

Thierry Mugler black silk off-shoulder evening dress with leg slit, ca. 1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, London

Thierry Mugler; Haute Couture black silk evening maxi dress with high leg slit, off-shoulder neckline and built-in corset bustier with zip fastening.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry MUGLER "New" Couture Shantung and Crude Silk Cream Skirt Suit - Unworn
Thierry MUGLER "New" Couture Shantung and Crude Silk Cream Skirt Suit - Unworn

Thierry MUGLER "New" Couture Shantung and Crude Silk Cream Skirt Suit - Unworn

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Thierry MUGLER "New" Haute Couture Silk Shantung and Crude Skirt Suit - Unworn.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirt Suits

Thierry Mugler Black Vinyl Corset FW 1995 Sculptural Dramatic
Thierry Mugler Black Vinyl Corset FW 1995 Sculptural Dramatic

Thierry Mugler Black Vinyl Corset FW 1995 Sculptural Dramatic

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This is an extremely rare Collectors piece and part of Fahion History. Thierry Mugler pushed the boundaries of Haute Couture by adopting materials like vinyl and latex whoch weren't ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss

F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Ultra rare highly collectible magnificent sculptural gold jacket from the iconic Fall Winter 1995 collection The same jacket was worn on the Cirque d’Hiver runway by Kate Moss Featur...

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1990s French Jackets

A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002
A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002

A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1997/2002 France Beautiful evening dress by Thierry Mugler Haute Couture model 1P 2730 dating from the 2000s.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Showstopper Thierry Mugler Dramatic Evening Gown Black Sequin
Showstopper Thierry Mugler Dramatic Evening Gown Black Sequin

Showstopper Thierry Mugler Dramatic Evening Gown Black Sequin

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic extremely rare Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Evening Gown, Museum worthy Collectors Piece.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Glamorous Rare Thierry Mugler SS1986 Ensemble White Gold Iconic Skirtsuit
Glamorous Rare Thierry Mugler SS1986 Ensemble White Gold Iconic Skirtsuit

Glamorous Rare Thierry Mugler SS1986 Ensemble White Gold Iconic Skirtsuit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

A piece of Fashion History. Truly divine Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Ensemble from one of his earliest documented collections, SS1986.

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Thierry Mugler Vintage Haute Couture Gold Seashell Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage Haute Couture Gold Seashell Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage Haute Couture Gold Seashell Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Capri, IT

Thierry Mugler Vintage Haute Couture Gold dress. Seashells designed on the front.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER Black Velvet "VAMPIRE" Dress Haute Couture 1981
THIERRY MUGLER Black Velvet "VAMPIRE" Dress Haute Couture 1981

THIERRY MUGLER Black Velvet "VAMPIRE" Dress Haute Couture 1981

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This is a historic dress by none other than the iconic Thierry Mugler! This is a Haute Couture black velvet dress known as the "Vampire" dress which is documented and dated 1981.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler A/W 1997-1998 Paris Haute Couture Medieval Runway Gown Rare!
Thierry Mugler A/W 1997-1998 Paris Haute Couture Medieval Runway Gown Rare!

Thierry Mugler A/W 1997-1998 Paris Haute Couture Medieval Runway Gown Rare!

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hi drama and boldly stylish defines this A/W 1997-1998 Haute Couture Thierry Mugler ballgown. (identical gown shown in runway photos).

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1990s Evening Gowns

Couture MartinMargiela 1997 Draped Convertible Vest Skirt Cape Black Tyvek Dress
Couture MartinMargiela 1997 Draped Convertible Vest Skirt Cape Black Tyvek Dress

Couture MartinMargiela 1997 Draped Convertible Vest Skirt Cape Black Tyvek Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Chicago, IL

For context, the same year also marked when British designers John Galliano and Alexander McQueen were handed the reigns to Parisian fashion houses, while Thierry Mugler presented hi...

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1990s Belgian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

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Thierry Mugler FW 1993 jacket Blazer Wool

Thierry Mugler FW 1993 jacket Blazer Wool

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of Thierry Mugler's excellent tailoring, combining both structure and femininity. Assuming is is from his beautiful FW 1993 Collectio...

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1990s French Blazers

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Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, Fall Winter 1995 Collection. Masterful construction, a fabulous Thierry Mugler creation. Vibrant tomatoe red colour. Silver coloured metal buttons. E...

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1990s French Jackets

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Thierry Mugler FW 1992 Stunning Sculptural Ensemble Back Velvet Details

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

A Theatrical Masterpiece: Thierry Mugler FW 1992 in Black Wool and Velvet Step into the world of high drama, where fashion meets architecture, and elegance collides with power! This...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details

Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...

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1990s French Jackets

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Cut-Out Jacket Metal Details
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Cut-Out Jacket Metal Details

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Cut-Out Jacket Metal Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Pure Mugler seduction, sharpened into couture precision. The silhouette is quintessential Thierry Mugler: strong shoulders, a hypnotically fitted waist and sculpted hips transform th...

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1990s French Jackets

Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995

Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler 1990 Dramatic Jacket Sculptural  Fitted Trench Coat
Thierry Mugler 1990 Dramatic Jacket Sculptural  Fitted Trench Coat

Thierry Mugler 1990 Dramatic Jacket Sculptural Fitted Trench Coat

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

The jacket is a quintessential example of Thierry Mugler's visionary approach to fashion, where structure and drama collide in harmonious opulence. A white version was worn on the a...

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1990s Italian Jackets

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Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning brilliant yellow green silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest, upper back and ...

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By Bob Mackie

Located in London, GB

This fabulous 1990s Bob Mackie attributed dress was very likely designed by the heralded designer and costumer. Known for his high-octane, spotlight-stealing designs, he dressed ente...

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Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The iconic Thierry Mugler Stingray Dress SS 1989 Collection. Famously worn at the legendary Les Atlantes Runwayshow by Dianne Brill. A Signatu...

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Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare

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STUNNING iconic Thierry Mugler Couture dress from the 2001 FW Collection. Extremely rare documented Runway Gown . Abstract leo print pattern dress with the most beautiful glitter s...

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Thierry Mugler 1986 Sculptural Corset Top Dramatic Peplum Bodice

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Located in Berlin, BE

Fabulous rare Thierry Mugler corset top - a masterful creation with amazing sculptural dramatic tailoring. A rare piece from his 1986 Collection - documented vintage gem! Coral-red ...

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1980s French Shirts

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Located in Berlin, BE

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Geneva, CH

Featured during the "Thierry Mugler, Couturissime" exhibition at the "Musée des Arts Décoratifs" in Paris in 2021-2022 and at the "Brooklyn Museum" in New York in 2022-2023 (see pic...

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

The most stunning pure silk Thierry Mugler ensemble. Sooo Mugleresque! The combination of extraordinary avant-garde shape: pointy asymmetric hem and fitted horglass silhouette &...

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Thierry Mugler Haute Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of thierry mugler haute couture for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in red, gray and more. An accessory like this designed by Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture and Paul-Louis Orrier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

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Fashion as sculpture, as avant-garde expression, as spectacle: Thierry Mugler’s career pushed the boundaries of what fashion design and clothing could mean.

Mugler, who went by Manfred in later years, founded his brand in 1973 with his first personal collection. By the late 1990s, he was more famous for his fragrances, thanks to the brand’s best seller Angel. But vintage Mugler dresses and gowns have recently returned to red carpets, worn by stars like Kim Kardashian, Cardi B and Hailey Bieber. 

Mugler’s penchant for performance, drama and costuming came from his background in ballet, having danced as a teenager with the Opéra national du Rhin in his hometown of Strasbourg, France. In the 1980s and ’90s, his couture shows were theatrical and futuristic, similar to those of his contemporaries Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix.

In one of Mugler’s shows, the then-pregnant legendary supermodel Pat Cleveland (part of the coterie of glamorous muses associated with designer Halston) was suspended from the ceiling and then glided down the runway surrounded by clouds of smoke.

Mugler would become known for his immaculate tailoring as well as for his increasingly avant-garde designs that featured sharp cuts, sexy and fetishistic elements, an integration of metal and uniquely treated materials like PVC and leather. Recent years have seen Mugler’s archival designs, especially from his 1995 haute couture show, take center stage, coinciding with the resurgence of camp in fashion and the return of bodycon dresses.

The French cosmetics company Clarins SA acquired Mugler’s brand in 1997, and its founder stepped back from the label in 2002. The house’s roster of clients has included some of the most visionary figures in fashion, from David Bowie and Diana Ross to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, and the founder’s influence on over-the-top fashion can be seen in the work of designers such as Jeremy Scott and Alexander McQueen.

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