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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
Wrap printed cotton day-dress Mugler par Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap printed cotton day-dress.Snap in the middle front, plastic buckle on the left side of the waist. Shoulder-pads. Fabric composition: 100% cotton SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us) M
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Beige Mesh Op Art Print Long Sleeve Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Thierry Mugler top designed by Manfred Mugler features a sheer beige fabric with an op-art grid print in black. The long-sleeve design of...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Beige wool, rayon and linen skirt-suit Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige wool, rayon and linen skirt-suit. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Snap closure on the middle front. Cut-work. Pockets on both side. SIZE 46 (Fr) 14 (US) XL
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Iconic Black Bustier Corset
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage iconic black bustier corset. This bustier features : - Black fabric (probably coated cotton). - Asymetric bust. - Basques. - Back snap button down closure. - ...
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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

Cotton day dress in mini black&white Vichy pattern Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton day dress in mini black&white Vichy pattern. Snap closure middle front. Pocket on both side. Bow on the waist. SIZE M
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler 1990'S Graffiti Print Halter Neck Denim Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's vintage Thierry Mugler halter-neck bodycon shaped halter neck denim dress. With blue, green and yellow spray paint effect 'tag' style 'MUGLER' spe...
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1990s European Thierry Mugler

Late 1970s Thierry Mugler Denim Mesh Corset Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning denim and mesh Thierry Mugler corset top. From the late 1970s, this top features a zipper at the front, mesh panels at the side...
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1970s Italian Thierry Mugler

Blue double-breasted worsted wool jacket Thierry Mugler Paris
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue double-breasted worsted wool jacket. Silk lining. Snap in the middle front. Shoulder-pads. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us) M
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES Suit 1988/89 Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The famous purple/violet skirt suit from the Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES (She Devils) Collectio...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Iconic Thierry Mugler 1995 Sculptural Jacket with Sheer Boned Corset Waist
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The fabulous iconic archival Thierry Mugler jacket with sheer boned corset waist. Collection 1995, featured on...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

NWT Early 1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Star Cinched Blush Pink Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This light pink blazer by Thierry Mugler, designed by Manfred Mugler, is from the early 1990s. It has a sculpted look with a cinched waist, a light peplum, a small stand-up collar, a...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Yellow form-fitting tangerine asymmetric dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler iconic signature Neon-tangerine cotton form-fitting asymmetrical-cut dress has padded shoulders. The center back invisible zipper measures 19". Underarm-to hem ...
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1980s Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler 1996 Les Amazones Sculptural Black Crystal Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This gorgeous FW 1996 Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of bold, feminine tailoring. With its sculpted silhouette, flared peplum, and sharp lines it's a dream come true. Cr...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Printed flower skirt-suit in cotton with cut-work on the breast Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed flower skirt-suit in cotton with cut-work on the breast. Snap covered with same fabric in the middle front. Decoratives pockets. Acetate lining. Iconic Thierry Mugler cut-wo...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Black mini skirt THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black mini skirt . Shell fabric composition: 90% rayon, 10% lin. Lining: 100% acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE XXS
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1990snThierry Mugler Black Fitted Peplum Jacket suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Thierry Mugler Black Fitted Jacket suit. Suits fit size 4. Jacket bust measurement: 36” / Skirt measurement: Waist: 26”/ Hip : 34”
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Mugler Vintage Skirt Abstract Print
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Mugler Vintage Skirt Abstract Print size ~S excellent condition This mugler skirt is feminine and great for casual days. The maxi skirt is presented in a beautiful shade of gray....
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Vintage Thierry Mugler Fall 1995 Pinstripe Longline Jacket / Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This incredible Vintage Thierry Mugler jacket walked the runway in Fall 1995 collection and is classic Mugler, with the nipped waist, offset by the sculptural peplum details at the hips, creating that sexy, exaggerated hourglass shape Thierry Mugler is so known for. Thierry Mugler and his work have been the subject of many a museum retrospective for a reason: he is responsible for defining the fashion landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, with his unabashedly feminine, sensual, borderline-campy perspective. Note how the bodice is built out like a corset, with bra cups built out at the chest, and so many shaping seams. The construction is just unbelievable, and so incredibly flattering! Light shoulder pads round out the silhouette. The double-breasted shape make this a unique addition to any Mugler collection, and I adore the length: it's so easy to layer over pants and skirts, but it can also be worn as more of a dress. (It is shown on someone 5'7" here and will hit longer on someone shorter.) The trompe l'oeil "pocket square" detail is also so special, giving the appearance of a white handkerchief, which is actually attached. The pocket square, pinstripes, and double-breasted closure are a nod to classic menswear motifs, which Thierry Mugler loved to play with and juxtapose with ultra-feminine details. Made in France of 100% wool, fully lined. The Vintage Christian Dior Black Enamel Earrings...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Silk wrap dress with belt and metal buckle Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk wrap dress with belt and metal buckle. One snap inside to hold the wrap. One pocket on the left hips. Raglan sleeve. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Rare Black Suede Creature Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage rare black suede creature jacket. This jacket features : - Typical THIERRY MUGLER's sculptural cut and aesthetic with exaggerated shoulders and marked waist. ...
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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

Cruise 1999 Thierry Mugler Orange Coral Jacquard Corset Boned Bubble Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare sample from Thierry Mugler's Cruise 1999 collection, this striking coral orange mini dress features a voluminous skirt, fitted top, and spaghe...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

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 Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Glitter Goddess Entrance Dress Gown NWT Sold Out
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quite substantial. Very dramatic. And Sold Out! Impressive Mugler beaded color way of silver, pale blue and sapphire blue butterfly wings inspired bodice. Plunging neckline incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thierry Mugler

F/W 1996 Thierry Mugler Shawl Collar Horse Bit Buckle Black Wrap Coat Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Thierry Mugler coat dress from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection features a chic shawl collar and a distinctive horse bit buckle at the waist. The design blends Mugler’s iconic st...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Fabulous Thierry Mugler Hot Pink Top Dramatic 1988 Blouse Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare 1988 Thierry Mugler Collectos Piece. HOT PINK Thierry Mugler Vision! This colour is out if this world!! The most dramatic hot pink silk blouse. Fabulous dramatic statement coll...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Brown sued wrap dress with belt and snap closure Thierry Mugler Circa 1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown sued wrap dress with belt and snap closure. No composition tag for the lining but probably rayon or acetate. One pocket on the top left. Belt with buckle and belt-loop. Snap (c...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the electrifying world of Thierry Mugler, fashion was never just about dressing - it was an act of transformation. And in his Fall/Winter 1988/89 Les Infernales (She Devils) Colle...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Ensemble SS 1987 Black Suit Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1987 Ensemble: A Masterclass in Architectural Seduction Thierry Mugler was never one to simply design clothing - he sculpted, he dramatized, he ...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

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, colla...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Vintage Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Emerald Jacket + Pleated Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Thierry Mugler jacket and skirt suit hails from the iconic designer's Fall 1992 runway collection— see a version of it on the runway below. Thierry Mugler and his work h...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Greyish-Lilak wool skirt- suit with jewlery snap Thierry Mugler Circa 1990's
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish-Lilak wool skirt- suit with jewlery snap in silver metal. Cut-work and shoulder-pads. Rayon lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Late 1990s Thierry Mugler Green Black Angular Trim Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This incredible deep green Thierry Mugler skirt suit perfectly captures the structured and seductive style Manfred Mugler is known for. The striking suit features a plunging neckline...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

2000s Thierry Mugler Black and White Size 38 / 6 Pinstripe Hi-Lo Vintage Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 2000s Y2K THIERRY MUGLER black and white pinstripe hi-lo belted rayon blend dress ! Features a cut-out above left breast. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closu...
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Early 2000s Italian Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler RARE Black Ruffled Runway Wool Suit Dress Coat, 1989 collection
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking example of late 1980s French tailoring, this 1989 Thierry Mugler suit dress showcases the designer’s unmistakable architectural silhouette and flair for drama. Rendered in...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Drape Neck Jumpsuit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage jumpsuit featuring a drape neck. This jumpsuit features : - Fluid mixed wool fabric. - Bicolour drape neck. - Back zippered closure. - Snap button closure at ...
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20th Century French Thierry Mugler

Red silk satin skirt -suit Thierry Mugler Circa 1980's
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk satin skirt -suit. Main fabric: 51% silk, 49% acetate. No fabric composition tag for the lining but probably looks like satin. Shoulder-pads. Snap closure in the middle fr...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Vintage Thierry Mugler Fall 2000 Sculptural Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Thierry Mugler Fall 2000 skirt suit is an iconic piece of archival fashion history. It walked the runway at the Fall 2000 show, which focused on futuristic aestethic. Ev...
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Early 2000s European Thierry Mugler

90s Mugler Cobalt Fitted Coat Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Francisco, CA
90s Mugler cobalt fitted coat dress. Quilted side and sleeve panels. Zippers up the front. Fully lined.
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1989 Thierry Mugler Les Atlantes Collection Black Asymmetric Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Thierry Mugler 1989 S/S "Les Atlantes" dress; the collection was inspired by deep sea creatures through a futuristic lens. Tailored to a deceptivel...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Late 1980s Thierry Mugler Sculptural Velvet Faux Skirt Suit Midi Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This late 1980s Thierry Mugler black midi dress features a sculptural design with velvet accents, mimicking a skirt suit. The structured silhouette includes exaggerated lapels, a dou...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

1990s Thierry Mugler Emerald Green Hourglass Velvet Strapless Mini Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning emerald green Thierry Mugler mini dress features black velvet accents at the bust and hem. This strapless dress from the mid-1990s is made complete with a tiered hem, a...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress Rare Collectible
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare circa 1989-90 Thierry Mugler petal dress. During this period the designer created a few different versions of this style of which this ...
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Late 20th Century Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler SS1998 Black Skirt Suit Dramatic Silver Metal Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler black skirt suit Spring Summer 1998 Collection. Fabulous extremely rare Collector's Piece. Dramatic black two piece ens...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a European size 38 Sexy snaps go all the way down the back. 1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
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1990s Thierry Mugler

Purple-blue wool single- breasted jacket Thierry Mugler Paris
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple-blue wool ( could be mix with cashmere or alpaca but no fabric composition tag) single- breasted jacket . Snap in the middle front. Shoulder-pads. Cut-work bust and waist. Rag...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Silver mesh skirt-suit Mugler Trademark
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver mesh skirt-suit. Zip in the middle front, pocket and cuffs. Shoulder pad. no lining inside the jacket, only inside the skirt. Fabric composition: ...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Beige Safari day dress wrap on the hips Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige Safari day dress wrap on the hips. Belt with silver metallic buckle. Cut-work. Close with snap in the middle front. SIZE 38 5Fr) 8 (Us) M
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Purple cotton skirt-suit with metallic snap closure middle front Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple cotton skirt-suit with metallic snap closure middle front. No indication for the lining's composition but its probably acetate. Shoulder-pads. Pockets on both side. SIZE 38 ...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Red cotton dress with red fabric flowers appliqué Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red cotton dress with red fabric flowers appliqué. Snap closure on the middle front.Pockets on both side. Cut-work. SIZE 40 (Fr) M
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Vintage Thierry Mugler Spring 2000 Jacket with Lucite Buckle Detail
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Thierry Mugler Spring 2000 jacket has the most exquisite lucite buckle detail, which is a work of art in and of itself— a classic example of Mugler's work. This collecti...
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Early 2000s French Thierry Mugler

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Asymmetric Brooch Detail Black Pencil Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black Thierry Mugler mini dress designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, versions of this unique dress debuted on the season's runway in all white and in black. This Thierry Mugler masterpiece features an abstract neckline, accented with a black gem...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Black White Silver Sequin Asymmetric Jagged Edge Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Manfred Mugler designed this stunning black Thierry Mugler mini dress for the Fall/Winter 1989 collection. This captivating dress features a single shoulder strap with an abstract an...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Black Les Infernales Lightning Bolt Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Add edge and drama your wardrobe with this Thierry Mugler black lightning bolt dress from the Fall Winter “Les Infernales” 1988 collection and seen on the runway. This dress features...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Black cotton baby doll dress with white buckle Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cotton baby doll dress with white buckle. White snaps in the middle back. The brand tag has been cut off.
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Navy blue dress with white collar and edge Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue dress with white collar and edge. No fabric composition but the navy blue fabric could be crêpe. The white collar and bottom edge is cotton. Lining is probably acetate. Sna...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

1990s Thierry Mugler Jumpsuit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
this beautiful jumpsuit features silver buckles on the straps and an extremely flattering shape
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

Wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and notched collar Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and notched collar. No lining composition information but probably acetate. Snap closure in the middle front on the waist of the jacket. ...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

1990's Thierry Mugler Black Cutout Panel Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
1990’s Thierry Mugler Black jacket with triple rows of rectangular cutouts on the chest, upper arms, and center back. Square neckline. Shoulder pads. Snap front closure. Condition:...
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1990s French Thierry Mugler

VINTAGE 1980s THIERRY MUGLER BOUCLÉ JACKET + SKIRT SUIT
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Thierry Mugler bouclé wool jacket and skirt set is giving a very Cher from Clueless vibe. Thierry Mugler and his work have been the subject of countless museum retrospective for a reason: he is responsible for defining the fashion landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, with his unabashedly feminine, sensual, borderline-campy perspective. Circa 1980s, this suit is crafted from a wonderful wool bouclé in a vibrant shade of tangerine orange. The fabric has a beautiful slub to it. The jacket is complete with Mugler's signature exaggerated lapels, with a deep V giving way to a nipped waist, creating a flattering hourglass shape, along with the dropped shoulders. The jacket has a cropped silhouette making it perfect for mixing and layering with so many other pieces. This set is so well made, with so many intricate design details: flattering topstitching at the lapels and the curved detail at the hem accentuate the shapes. The skirt has a very fitted shape, with a high waist and shaping seams down the front and darts at the back. The jacket is lined while the skirt is not; the skirt closes with a zipper and 2 snaps at waistband. Made in France of 100% wool. The Vintage 1950s Crystal Waterfall Necklace and Vintage Gucci Heeled Loafers...
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1980s French Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Tailor set Blazer & skirt
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Thierry Mugler Tailor set Blazer & skirt Blazer with long sleeves composed to 4 stars snaps, front & back with cut-outs, rounded blazer opening, shoulders with shoulder pads, tailor...
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1980s Italian Thierry Mugler

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Thierry Mugler fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, pink and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, and Christian Lacroix appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Thierry Mugler fashion from top boutiques around the world. Thierry Mugler fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $109 and tops out at $98,885, while the average work can sell for $1,617.

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  • 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.
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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.
  • 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 ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The Mugler style is avant-garde and dramatic. Thierry Mugler's career pushed the boundaries of what fashion design and clothing could mean. Mugler became known for his immaculate tailoring as well as for his increasingly experimental designs that featured sharp cuts, sexy and fetishistic elements and 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. Mugler's influence on over-the-top fashion can be seen in the work of designers such as Jeremy Scott and Alexander McQueen. Explore an assortment of Thierry Mugler apparel and accessories 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.

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