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Thierry Mugler

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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Designer: Thierry Mugler
F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Sculpted Cutout Dress
F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Sculpted Cutout Dress

F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Sculpted Cutout Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Fall Winter 1995 Thierry Mugler dramatic black fitted sheath dress with dramatic sculptural velvet applique detailing at the neckline, bodice, shoulders, and cuffs. The architectural...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

S/S 1994 Thierry Mugler Icy Blue Metal Pierced Skirt Suit
S/S 1994 Thierry Mugler Icy Blue Metal Pierced Skirt Suit

S/S 1994 Thierry Mugler Icy Blue Metal Pierced Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Spring Summer 1994 Thierry Mugler pierced skirt suit in a soft icy blue, expertly tailored with a sculpted silhouette. The jacket features a dramatic stand collar, plunging neckline,...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Green suede high waisted skirt THIERRY MUGLER
Green suede high waisted skirt THIERRY MUGLER

Green suede high waisted skirt THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Green suede skirt . No lining; Snap and zip closure on the left side.Pocket on both side. Snap closure on the split on the bottom on each side. SIZE 38 :M

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1990’s Thierry Mugler Black Velvet One-Shoulder Illusion Mesh Evening Gown
1990’s Thierry Mugler Black Velvet One-Shoulder Illusion Mesh Evening Gown

1990’s Thierry Mugler Black Velvet One-Shoulder Illusion Mesh Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

1990s Thierry Mugler black velvet sculptural floor length evening gown. Expertly tailored with curved velvet paneling that contours the body, this striking dress is complemented by a...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Black laces see-through jacket THIERRY MUGLER
Black laces see-through jacket THIERRY MUGLER

Black laces see-through jacket THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black laces see-through jacket. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s Italian Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1996 Runway Yellow Silk Suit FR40
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1996 Runway Yellow Silk Suit FR40

THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1996 Runway Yellow Silk Suit FR40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1996 Fabric: 100% Silk Colour: Yellow Size: FR40 Made in France Thierry Mugler suit from his Spring Summer 1...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Architectural Asymmetric Jacket
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Architectural Asymmetric Jacket

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Architectural Asymmetric Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage black architectural asymmetric jacket A quintessential expression of Thierry Mugler's iconic design language, this vintage jacket showcases the designer's fas...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s

Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

1992 Thierry Mugler Silver Metallic Sculpted Bustier Top
1992 Thierry Mugler Silver Metallic Sculpted Bustier Top

1992 Thierry Mugler Silver Metallic Sculpted Bustier Top

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

A rare 1992 Thierry Mugler strapless metallic silver bustier crafted from luminous shiny fabric. The front features a dramatic sculpted sweetheart neckline while precision seaming sh...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Sculptural Cut-Out Dress
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Sculptural Cut-Out Dress

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Sculptural Cut-Out Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage black sculptural cut-out dress. A striking example of Thierry Mugler's visionary approach to feminine tailoring, this vintage dress perfectly captures the hou...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Iconic Provocateur Faux Leather Jacket Skirt Sculptural
Thierry Mugler Iconic Provocateur Faux Leather Jacket Skirt Sculptural

Thierry Mugler Iconic Provocateur Faux Leather Jacket Skirt Sculptural

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Pure Mugler seduction, sharpened to a dazzling point. This black faux-leather ensemble gleams like liquid midnight, sculpting the body into the designer’s legendary silhouette charge...

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1990s Thierry Mugler

1990's Thierry Mugler Black Crystal Star Sculpted Blazer
1990's Thierry Mugler Black Crystal Star Sculpted Blazer

1990's Thierry Mugler Black Crystal Star Sculpted Blazer

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

A glamorous vintage Thierry Mugler blazer jacket featuring the house’s iconic crystal star embellishments and unmistakable sculptural tailoring. This exceptional piece showcases its ...

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1990s Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Black Cotton Pique Wave Dress
Thierry Mugler Black Cotton Pique Wave Dress

Thierry Mugler Black Cotton Pique Wave Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Mugler Black Cotton Pique Wave Dress from the 1980's. Cut with one shouldered design and interesting "wave" motif across bodice. Fitted to waist with fullness at hips which p...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

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 Thierry Mugler

Rare Thierry Mugler Silver Metal Bolo Tie or Brooch SS 1992
Rare Thierry Mugler Silver Metal Bolo Tie or Brooch SS 1992

Rare Thierry Mugler Silver Metal Bolo Tie or Brooch SS 1992

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

A gleaming relic from Thierry Mugler’s legendary 1992 Les Cowboys collection, this silver metal bolo tie transforms an emblem of the American West into a piece of futuristic body scu...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Black Sexy Bodycon Cutout Mini Dress Sculptural
Thierry Mugler Black Sexy Bodycon Cutout Mini Dress Sculptural

Thierry Mugler Black Sexy Bodycon Cutout Mini Dress Sculptural

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This Thierry Mugler bodycon dress is less a little black dress than a feat of sensual engineering. Cut close to the body in inky black, its razor-sharp silhouette traces every curve ...

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1990s Italian Thierry Mugler

Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER
Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER

Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki linen trouser. Pocket on both side. Snap and zip closure on the top middle front. SIZE 36/ S

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler 1989 Dramatic Sculptural Avant- Garde Jacket Top
Thierry Mugler 1989 Dramatic Sculptural Avant- Garde Jacket Top

Thierry Mugler 1989 Dramatic Sculptural Avant- Garde Jacket Top

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

A vision legendary Thierry Mugler at his most exacting, this 1989 sculptural jacket turns tailoring into architecture. Cut in off-white cotton fabric with a subtle woven grid, the pi...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler FW 2000 LES CHATS Silver Metallic Sculptural Skirt Suit
Thierry Mugler FW 2000 LES CHATS Silver Metallic Sculptural Skirt Suit

Thierry Mugler FW 2000 LES CHATS Silver Metallic Sculptural Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

A vision of cinematic glamour sharpened into couture geometry, this Thierry Mugler FW 2000 “Les Chats” collection ensemble captures the designer at his most compelling: part predator...

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Early 2000s French Thierry Mugler

1990s Thierry Mugler Turquoise Cotton Skirt Suit Set
1990s Thierry Mugler Turquoise Cotton Skirt Suit Set

1990s Thierry Mugler Turquoise Cotton Skirt Suit Set

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Thierry Mugler Turquoise Blue cotton skirt suit with belt. Size 40 36/27.5"/ 38" Skirt : 28"/ 36"

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1990s Thierry Mugler

Rare Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Fringe Collar Avant Garde Boiled Wool Jacket
Rare Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Fringe Collar Avant Garde Boiled Wool Jacket

Rare Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Fringe Collar Avant Garde Boiled Wool Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare vintage THIERRY MUGLER Avant Garde boiled wool knit blazer jacket! Features amazing fringe around the entire collar that hangs loosely. Buttons up the front bodice. Functional pocket at each side of the waist. Super soft comfortable boiled wool knit that has plenty of stretch. Can easily be dressed up or down. Great with jeans, or perfect with trousers, a skirt, or over a dress. In great condition. Made in Italy. Marked Size Medium (lots of stretch) Measurements: (plenty of stretch) 40-44 inch...

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Late 20th Century Italian Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugker Milkmaid Mini Dress SS 1991
Thierry Mugker Milkmaid Mini Dress SS 1991

Thierry Mugker Milkmaid Mini Dress SS 1991

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

this Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1991 mini is innocence disciplined by the hand of a master couturier. The dress plays with a delicious contradiction: part milkmaid, part ballerina,...

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1990s Italian Thierry Mugler

F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Evening Gown
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Evening Gown

F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Fall Winter 1999 Thierry Mugler black floor length evening gown with a beautifully sculpted silhouette and dramatic sweetheart neckline. Soft black velvet trim outlines the bodice wh...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Spectacular Thierry Mugler Jacket SS 1991 Super Star
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Jacket SS 1991 Super Star

Spectacular Thierry Mugler Jacket SS 1991 Super Star

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This extraordinary Thierry Mugler jacket from the Spring/Summer 1991 "Super Strar Diana Roll" Collection is pure Mugler mythology: erotic, architectural, and unapologetically powerfu...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket
Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Exquisite Black Lamb skin leather jacket by THIERRY MUGLER. Circa 2000. The jacket crafted from a butter-soft black lamb skin features a tailored silhouette, long sleeves, square ...

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Early 2000s Italian Thierry Mugler

Vintage Thierry Mugler F/W 1989 Ivory Size 6 Wool Silver Bullet Skirt Suit
Vintage Thierry Mugler F/W 1989 Ivory Size 6 Wool Silver Bullet Skirt Suit

Vintage Thierry Mugler F/W 1989 Ivory Size 6 Wool Silver Bullet Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Architectural, sculptural, and unmistakably powerful, this original Thierry Mugler Fall 1989 skirt suit embodies the peak of late-1980s couture-inspired tailoring. Mugler’s legendary...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit
Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit

Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Mugler's 1980's version of a 1940's suit complete with faux fur stone marten held by a golden fox head. Cut in soft wool crepe with severely pinch...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80s Black Wool Single Breasted Jacket
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80s Black Wool Single Breasted Jacket

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80s Black Wool Single Breasted Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1980s Black Wool Jacket Classic black jacket from the 1980s by Thierry Mugler. Made from wool with a soft silk lining, it feels comfortable and well-made. The ...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Early 2000s Thierry Mugler Tan Stretch Knit Snakeskin Textured Tube Dress
Early 2000s Thierry Mugler Tan Stretch Knit Snakeskin Textured Tube Dress

Early 2000s Thierry Mugler Tan Stretch Knit Snakeskin Textured Tube Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Thierry Mugler dress from the early 2000s is constructed in tan stretch knit with an allover raised snakeskin pattern. The fitted strapless tube silhouette features a straight n...

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Early 2000s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Dress SS 1999
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Dress SS 1999

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Dress SS 1999

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1999 'LES SALADES' evening dress. In deepest black, cut close to the body with Mugler’s unmistakable command of silhouette, the dress moves with...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Beige Satin Gown with Faux Fur Trim, Fall/Winter 2001
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Beige Satin Gown with Faux Fur Trim, Fall/Winter 2001

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Beige Satin Gown with Faux Fur Trim, Fall/Winter 2001

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage two‑piece beige satin wrap gown with dramatic faux fur trim and integrated nude pink‑tone corset. Thierry Mugler - Spring/Summer 2001 Collection. This two‑pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Thierry Mugler

Black skirt with leather and chiffon ruffles ONLY Thierry MUGLER
Black skirt with leather and chiffon ruffles ONLY Thierry MUGLER

Black skirt with leather and chiffon ruffles ONLY Thierry MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black skirt with leather and chiffon ( polyester) ruffles. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Acetate or rayon lining. SIZE 42 (It) 8 (US) M

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1990s Unknown Thierry Mugler

Burgundy single breasted jacket with check pattern MUGLER par THIERRY MUGLER
Burgundy single breasted jacket with check pattern MUGLER par THIERRY MUGLER

Burgundy single breasted jacket with check pattern MUGLER par THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jacquard Burgundy single breasted jacket with check pattern. Main fabric : wool . Lining: acetate or rayon Snap closure on the middle front . Pocket on both side. Shoulder pad. SIZ...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit
Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit

Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage 1990's Thierry Mugler black combed wool skirt suit with a dramatic peplum jacket and pencil skirt. The jacket has thick horizontal "ribs" along the sides and down the front. ...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress
Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress

Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic sexy early 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bondage inspired bodycon dress! Soft rayon blend fabric. Cut-out above the bodice and buckle at center neck. Hidden zipper up the back wi...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Yellow silk cocktail dress with silver metal brooch THIERRY MUGLER
Yellow silk cocktail dress with silver metal brooch THIERRY MUGLER

Yellow silk cocktail dress with silver metal brooch THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Yellow silk cocktail dress with silver metal brooch . Hidden snap and zip closure on the middle front. Raglan sleeve. Pocket on both side. Half-belt on the middle back. SIZE 34 (Fr)...

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1990s Unknown Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler “Les Cowboys” 1992 suede fringe sculptured jacket
Thierry Mugler “Les Cowboys” 1992 suede fringe sculptured jacket

Thierry Mugler “Les Cowboys” 1992 suede fringe sculptured jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Studio City, CA

Amazing Archival piece from “Les Cowboys” 1992 Condition is excellent Light normal wear and usage For Vintage Mugler it is in beautiful shape

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Red single breasted jacket THIERRY MUGLER
Red single breasted jacket THIERRY MUGLER

Red single breasted jacket THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red single breasted jacket . Acetate or rayon lining. One snap closure on the middle front. Raglan sleeve. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. SIZE 42 / L

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Iconic Thierry Mugler Gold Sequin Showstopper Evening Gown
Iconic Thierry Mugler Gold Sequin Showstopper Evening Gown

Iconic Thierry Mugler Gold Sequin Showstopper Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

A breathtaking masterpiece. This museum worthy extremely rare Thierry Mugler evening gown is pure liquid glamour: a molten cascade of gold sequins sculpted over the body with the unm...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1989 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Tangerine Orange Jacket
1989 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Tangerine Orange Jacket

1989 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Tangerine Orange Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

Designed as part of Thierry Mugler’s iconic Fall 1989 collection, this tangerine jacket was seen in the campaign for this season on supermodel Naomi Campbell in yellow and set agains...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Black Halter Bustier Corset Top
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Black Halter Bustier Corset Top

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Black Halter Bustier Corset Top

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Vintage 90’s Thierry Mugler sculptural black coated cotton bustier top with a halter neck and open back. Features Mugler's signature architectural tailoring with a dramatic design an...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Vintage Thierry Mugler from the 90's
Vintage Thierry Mugler from the 90's

Vintage Thierry Mugler from the 90's

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Paris, FR

Thierry Mugler sunglasses from the 1990s, featuring a sculptural and assertive design that perfectly embodies the house’s avant-garde aesthetic. This model stands out with its narrow...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

A Thierry Mugler Couture Black Tuxedo Skirt Suit - France Circa 1990/2000
A Thierry Mugler Couture Black Tuxedo Skirt Suit - France Circa 1990/2000

A Thierry Mugler Couture Black Tuxedo Skirt Suit - France Circa 1990/2000

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990/2000 France Iconic skirt suit in black Polyester Tergal by Thierry Mugler dating from 1990/2000. Fitted and architectural jacket, collar raised and basques flaring on the ...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Runway Dress FW 1998 Black Vinyl Mini
Thierry Mugler Runway Dress FW 1998 Black Vinyl Mini

Thierry Mugler Runway Dress FW 1998 Black Vinyl Mini

By Thierry Mugler, Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway piece. A dangerously glossy little dress of Mugler seduction. This stunning vinyl mini dress is pure late-night provocat...

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1990s Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black
Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black

Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Cut from liquid black silk velvet and sculpted with the precision of a master couturier, this Thierry Mugler gown embodies the Designer's enduring obsession with the female form. The...

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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Beige cotton jacket with jewellery buttons THIERRY MUGLER Active
Beige cotton jacket with jewellery buttons THIERRY MUGLER Active

Beige cotton jacket with jewellery buttons THIERRY MUGLER Active

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige cotton jacket with jewellery buttons and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side + one on the top left. SIZE L

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1990s Italian Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler S/S 1997 “Les Insectes” Suit Rhinestone Fly Embellishment FR42
Thierry Mugler S/S 1997 “Les Insectes” Suit Rhinestone Fly Embellishment FR42

Thierry Mugler S/S 1997 “Les Insectes” Suit Rhinestone Fly Embellishment FR42

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 “Les Insectes” Suit with Fly Embellishment Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1997 Couture Fabric: 100% Wool ...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress
1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress

1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Thierry Mugler sequins party dress "Collectors item" We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Unusual asymmetrical black dress with sequined trim designe...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Black Les Infernales Lighting Bolt Jacket
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Black Les Infernales Lighting Bolt Jacket

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Black Les Infernales Lighting Bolt Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Thierry Mugler black zig zag lightning bolt jacket from the Fall Winter 1988 “Les Infernales” collection and as seen on the runway. As famously seen on Samantha Jones played by Kim ...

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1990s Thierry Mugler

White cotton Piqué skirt-suit with bow on the back of the jacket THIERRY MUGLER
White cotton Piqué skirt-suit with bow on the back of the jacket THIERRY MUGLER

White cotton Piqué skirt-suit with bow on the back of the jacket THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White cotton Piqué skirt-suit with bow on the back of the jacket and ruffles. Cotton lining. Snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Red Rhinestone Adorned Bustier Corset, Fall 1992
Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Red Rhinestone Adorned Bustier Corset, Fall 1992

Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Red Rhinestone Adorned Bustier Corset, Fall 1992

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Iconic haute couture Thierry Mugler rhinestone, sequins and beads adorned red bustier corset from Fall 1992 collection. Same bustier in blue was worn by Lady Miss Kier during "Best ...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Red wool jersey skirt-suit THIERRY MUGLER Circa 1990's
Red wool jersey skirt-suit THIERRY MUGLER Circa 1990's

Red wool jersey skirt-suit THIERRY MUGLER Circa 1990's

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red wool jersey skirt-suit . Rayon or acetate lining. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. SIZE OF THE JACKET : 38 (Fr) M SIZE OF THE SKIRT : 36 (Fr) S

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1980s THIERRY MUGLER Wasp Waist Neon Green Corduroy fitted Blazer Biker Jacket
1980s THIERRY MUGLER Wasp Waist Neon Green Corduroy fitted Blazer Biker Jacket

1980s THIERRY MUGLER Wasp Waist Neon Green Corduroy fitted Blazer Biker Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Superb 1980’s Thierry Mugler ‘Active’ Blazer featuring the instantly recognisable signature wasp waist, accentuated lapels and flared out hips. The Garment is crafted from a thick ...

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1980s Italian Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Cocktail Dress with Crystal Embellished Neckline
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Cocktail Dress with Crystal Embellished Neckline

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Cocktail Dress with Crystal Embellished Neckline

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage black cocktail halter dress with clear crystal embellished neckline. This dress perfectly embodies the essence of Thierry Mugler's vintage creations, where ar...

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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Incredible Classic Design Hourglass Blazer FR38
Thierry Mugler Incredible Classic Design Hourglass Blazer FR38

Thierry Mugler Incredible Classic Design Hourglass Blazer FR38

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Miami, FL

This jacket is so special, believed to be from a 1998 collection. Classic Thierry Mugler design space age swoops in a contrasting black along the cuffs, pockets and bust to further ...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Showstopping Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway Evening Gown
Showstopping Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway Evening Gown

Showstopping Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This iconic Showstopper by Thierry Mugler is a Silk Velvet Dream! She arrives not as a woman, but as an apparition: poured into liquid Bordeaux velvet so saturated it seems to drink the light around it. This Fall Winter 1998 Runway gown is the kind of fashion fantasy that only Mugler could conjure: ruthless in silhouette and devastating in effect. The body is sculpted with beautiful precision, carved into a predatory hourglass that elongates the torso before melting into a languid, floor-skimming hem. The neckline is pure Mugler seduction. Those soft curved silk straps frame the décolletage with a tension that feels both austere and erotic, while the open back slices dramatically downward, exposing the spine with cinematic restraint. From every angle, the dress performs. The saturated red velvet - dense, dark, and blood-red, like the interior of an old opera house or the last frame of a Hitchcock heroine disappearing into shadow. Mugler understood that velvet could be dangerous. In his hands, it became less a fabric than an atmosphere: sensual, vampiric, untouchable. It recalls the women who dominated Mugler’s late-’90s runways: icy, untamed creatures with the glamour of film noir sirens and the authority of goddesses. The silhouette is so impossibly elegant. On the Runway, it possessed that rare Mugler alchemy & red carpet immortality. This is a weaponized vision of femininity, the kind only Thierry Mugler...

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1990s French Thierry Mugler

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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