Mugler Day Dresses

The late Thierry Mugler stopped designing in 2002 for a few reasons. After his retirement, the internationally revered French designer expressed dissatisfaction with shifting fashion trends, saying he wasn't excited or inspired by the minimalist looks that were popular at the time. He also described being tired of working long hours. In addition, his fashion house was facing financial difficulties during the early 2000s. Explore a variety of Thierry Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

Yes, Mugler is a French brand. The fashion house opened in 1973 in Paris, France. Its name comes from its late founder, French designer Thierry Mugler. Find vintage Thierry Mugler apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.