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Thierry Mugler Necklaces

French, 1948-2022

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.

Find vintage Thierry Mugler corset tops, suits, sunglasses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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THIERRY MUGLER Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER limited edition LE TALISMAN pendant necklace. This necklace features a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish giving a mirror effect. Black tubular...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

Thierry Mugler Silvered Metal Multi-Strand Wire Necklace
Thierry Mugler Silvered Metal Multi-Strand Wire Necklace

Thierry Mugler Silvered Metal Multi-Strand Wire Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning, rare Thierry Mugler Paris silvered metal multi-strand choker necklace features an around-the-neck shape, with bundled wires and mobile elements adorned with crystal cl...

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1990s French Modernist Thierry Mugler Necklaces

Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set
Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set

Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stardust Manifesto: Thierry Mugler’s 1990s ‘Angel’ Collier and Earring Set In an era when fashion flirted with futurism and sensuality found armor in chrome, Thierry Mugler sculpted...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished with THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars. Adjustable T-bar and toggle closure. Embossed THIERRY MUG...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace featuring THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars embellished with clear crystals. Adjustable toggle closure. Emb...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

Thierry Mugler Vintage Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
Thierry Mugler Vintage Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace

Thierry Mugler Vintage Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold toned choker necklace made of bundled wires and featuring mobile elements embellished with pink crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : circumf...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

THIERRY MUGLER Silver Tone Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Silver Tone Bundled Wires Choker Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Silver Tone Bundled Wires Choker Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER silver tone choker necklace made of bundled wires, featuring mobile elements embellished with aurora borealis colour crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements :...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with blue shade crystals. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed THIE...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with clear and grey shade crystals. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Emb...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Thierry Mugler Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Thierry Mugler Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Thierry Mugler Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER limited edition LE TALISMAN pendant necklace; This necklace features a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish giving a mirror effect. Black tubular...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Thierry Mugler Multi-Strand Silver-Tone Necklace 1980
Thierry Mugler Multi-Strand Silver-Tone Necklace 1980

Thierry Mugler Multi-Strand Silver-Tone Necklace 1980

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking and sculptural, this vintage Thierry Mugler necklace features a bold, silver-tone design with a futuristic, angular silhouette—a signature of Mugler's avant-garde aesthetic....

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Thierry Mugler Iconic Star Necklace
Thierry Mugler Iconic Star Necklace

Thierry Mugler Iconic Star Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic piece. Delivered in its original Mugler box. Necklace with pendant. Condition : never worn Color : silver Material : steel Stamp : yes Dimensions : length 80 cm - pendant 3.3 cm

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1990s French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

Thierry Mugler Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Thierry Mugler Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Thierry Mugler Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER pendant necklace featuring a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish giving a mirror effect. Black tubular braided cord. Embossed THIERRY MUGLER. Fu...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Choker Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Choker Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Choker Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage textured gold tone choker necklace embellished with domes. Comes from a French private THIERRY MUGLER jewelry collection...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Thierry Mugler Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
Thierry Mugler Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace

Thierry Mugler Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER gold toned choker necklace made of bundled wires and featuring mobile elements embellished with orange crystals. Embossed TM. Indi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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Thierry Mugler necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Thierry Mugler necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. We have 9 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.
Questions About Thierry Mugler Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between Mugler and Thierry Mugler comes down to timing. When designer Thierry Mugler founded his fashion house in 1973, he named the brand Thierry Mugler after himself. In 2010, he retired, and Nicola Formichetti became the brand's new creative director. A year later, in 2011, the company was renamed Mugler. Find a selection of Thierry Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Thierry Mugler's nationality was French. He was born in Strasbourg, France, in 1948 and moved to Paris at the age of 24. In 1973, he founded his eponymous brand and introduced his first line, called Café de Paris. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage Thierry Mugler apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Thierry Mugler is most famous for his evening gowns and his dramatic fashion shows. His 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. 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. Shop a collection of Thierry Mugler from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Thierry Mugler stepped down from his eponymous fashion house in 2002. In the 2010s, Mugler’s archival designs, especially from his 1995 haute couture show, once more took center stage, coinciding with the resurgence of camp in fashion and the return of bodycon dresses. The brand’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. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Thierry Mugler pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Thierry Mugler changed fashion by pushing the boundaries of what fashion design and clothing could mean. He had a penchant for performance, drama and costuming that 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 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Thierry Mugler pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Thierry Mugler's style is often described as avant garde. He was known for his immaculate tailoring as well as for his pieces that featured sharp cuts, sexy and fetishistic elements, and an integration of metal and uniquely treated materials like PVC and leather. Shop our collection of Thierry Mugler pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Thierry Mugler became popular during the 1980s and 1990s. In the 1970s, the forward-looking fashion designer founded his brand with his first personal collection. During the 1980s, his couture shows were theatrical and futuristic, and he eventually gained fans in celebrities and models such as Naomi Campbell, George Michael and even RuPaul. He gained popularity 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. In recent years, there has been renewed interest in his evening gowns due to celebrities like Cardi B. and Kim Kardashian wearing his dresses on the red carpet. Shop an assortment of vintage Thierry Mugler pieces on 1stDibs.