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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THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1998 Runway Ensemble Documented by Helmut Newton
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1998 Runway Rhinestone Ensemble - Documented by Helmut Newton Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection / year: Fall / Winter 1998 Materia...
Beige cotton jacket and trouser ensemble THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton jacket and trouser ensemble. Snap closure on the front. Laces on the middle back of the jacket and on the side front. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. The jacket wais...
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
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...
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Sculptural Collar Evening Gown FR40
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1999 Ruffled Organza Collar Evening Gown with Floral Detail Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1999 Fabric: Crepe ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 RED Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The famous red jacket from the Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES (She Devils) Collection FW 1988/ 1989. Thierry Mugler’s 1988/89 "Les Infernales" ...
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 BLACK Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The famous jacket from the Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES (She Devils) Collection FW 1988/ 1989. Thierry Mugler’s 1988/89 "Les Infernales" jac...
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) Collection FW 1988/ 1989. Two piece ensemble, jacket a...
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
Beautiful Thierry Mugler Corset Iconic Mister Pearl Bodice
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare spectacular Corset created by the One And Only Mister Pearl for Thierry Mugler. A true example of the grande Art of Corsetterie. Gorgeous semi sheer Corset top. Stunn...
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 ...
S/S 1992 Thierry Mugler Corset Ivory Lace Up Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler vintage cream corset lace up jacket from the Spring Summer 1992 “Les Cowboys” collection. This jacket features a structured corset-inspired construction. Square neckl...
Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a scoop neckline with a center slit, cap sleeves and an inset just under the bust line with a strip of 1" large link silver cha...
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
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
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Vintage Trompe L’Oeil Pinstripe Skirt Suit FR38
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1999 Pinstripe Suit with Trompe L’Oeil Inlay Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring/Summer 1999 Fabric: Silk blend. Inlay: 10...
Beautifil 1985 Thierry Mugler Cocktail Gown Summer Dress Documented
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A stunning summer dress the way only Thierry Mugler could imagine it: part Riviera daydream, part downtown seduction. Very rare piece from 1985, documented photographs. Cut in high q...
Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Couture Hourglass Bow Detail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 Couture “Les Insectes” Hourglass Dress FR40 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1992 Runway Corset Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This iconic Thierry Mugler corset top from his Spring Summer 1992 'LES COWBOYS' Collection is absolutely gorgeous. Worn on the famous Runway Show by Karen Mulder. A study in tension ...
Black bi-material wrapped dress with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bi-material ( crepe and cotton) wrapped dress with buckle closure on the front side. Rayon or acetate lining inside the shoulder only. Raglan sleeve. Hidden snap closure on the...
Vintage 1980's Thierry Mugler Couture Metallic Blue Leather Mini Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980's Thierry Mugler couture metallic blue leather mini dress. Feature a metallic blue leather body. Thin leather straps, slit on the left side, plunge corset details . Fast...
Pale yellow cotton Piqué skirt suit with cut-work THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow cotton Piqué skirt suit . Acetate or rayon lining. Split on both side on the jacket. Thin shoulder pad. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
Stunning Thierry Mugler Red Skirt Suit Cutout Sculptural Ensemble Metal Stars
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful rare Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Collection skirt suit (kjacket and skirt). Cut in a gorgeous saturated red, the ensemble reads like a manifesto in fashion: precision, power, an...
Thierry Mugler Pink & Black Lace, Satin & Velvet Corset Evening Dress, FW 1999
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Thierry Mugler ▪ Creative Director: Thierry Mugler ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Lace, Satin ▪ Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ ...
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...
Thierry Mugler Couture Flame Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture Flame Jacket. Amazing patchwork details creating flames illusion. Such an iconic Mugler design. Hook and eye closure at central front. Missing size and comp...
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. ...
Black worsted wool skirt suit THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black worsted wool skirt suit. No fabric composition tag for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate. Shoulder pad. Raglan. Cut-work and top-stitching. Snap closure on the mid...
THIERRY MUGLER 1990's Sculptural Mermaid Skirt FR38
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler 1990s vintage sculptural mermaid skirt FR38 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: 1990s Material: 90% Wool / 10% Polyamide Color: Black Size: FR...
1990s Thierry Mugler Lipstick Red Wiggle Collar Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
1990s Thierry Mugler couture bright red jacket with a wiggle collar that could only be by the French designer. Crafted from a lightly textured linen-mix cloth, it is coloured a vibra...
1990s Thierry Mugler Taupe Western Fringe Waist Corset Plunging Maxi Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Thierry Mugler dress from the 1990s is constructed in a soft taupe crepe and features a sculpted plunging neckline anchored by an exaggerated Western-style corset waist. The sha...
Thierry Mugler Couture Black Velvet Gown FW 2001 High Slit Maxi Dress
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Fabulous Thierry Mugler Couture Black Velvet Gown with Red Satin details, Fall Winter 2001/2002 Les Fauves collection. Asymmetric one-shoulder design, high leg slit emphasized by re...
Beige cotton skirt-suit with toothed collar Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton skirt-suit with toothed collar.Shoulder-pads. Jacket fabric: cotton. Silk lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Thierry Mugler Shirt Dress Summer Blouse
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
There’s something deliciously subversive about this vintage Thierry Mugler piece. The dress borrows the language of menswear shirting - vertical pinstripes, a notched collar, the sug...
Thierry Mugler FW 2000 LES CHATS Leather Bodice Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 2000 / 2001 "LES CHATS" leather top. Truly a sculptural proposition in leather, cut with surgical precision, plunging into a décolletage that feels less like s...
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1989 Les Atlantes Avant Garde Dress FR42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1989 Les Atlantes Avant Garde Dress FR42 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1989 Fabric: Fluid Crepe (55% Viscose, 45% Acetate) Color: Black Size: FR42 Made in France A sculptural black dress from Thierry Mugler’s 1989...
Red jacket with metallic snaps Thierry Mugler ACTIV
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jacket with metallic snaps. Shoulder pads. Half-belt in the same fabric on both side of the waist.Fabric composition: 40% cotton, 40% rayon, 20% polyester. Lining: 100% acetate. ...
Orange cotton Piqué skirt-suit with belt THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange cotton Piqué skirt-suit with belt and buckle. Snap closure on the middle front. One pocket on the bust. Shoulder-pad. Cut-work. SIZE 42 on tag but fit M
1990s Thierry Mugler Light Blue Linen Size 40 / 6 Vintage 90s Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic an iconic THIERRY MUGLER pale blue linen skirt suit ! Silver bullet snaps up the front of the tailored blazer jacket. Slight bell sleeves. High waisted pencil skirt has hidden z...
Thierry Mugler 1998 Runway Sheer Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Miami, FL
This rare runway piece from Thierry Mugler’s 1998/99 Fall/Winter collection titled “Lingerie Revisited”. This collection was gothic and theatrical...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Gold Corset FW 1990 Holy Grail Showstopper Mueseum
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the theatrical universe of Thierry Mugler, fashion was spectacle, sculpture, and seduction fused into one. This extraordinary corset from the Fall/Winter 1990 “Music Hall” collec...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Evening Gown Sexy Lace Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A masterstroke of provocation, this evening gown by Thierry Mugler is truly gorgeous. The silhouette is pure liquid couture: a slender nude column that clings to the body like beauti...
Exquisite THIERRY MUGLER c.2000 Lamb Skin Leather Ebony Brown Wasp Waist Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Exquisite Dark Chocolate Brown leather jacket by THIERRY MUGLER. Circa 2000. The jacket crafted from lamb skin features a sublime 'wasp-waist' cut with exposed seams down the body...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Purple Futuristic Les Infernales Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Futuristic Thierry Mugler vibrant purple jacket from the Fall Winter 1988 “Les Infernales” collection and variations of it were seen on the runway. This rare jacket features a struct...
Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995
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...
Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Brilliantly constructed, this late 90s Thierry Mugler is a wonderful example of his work. Cut from soft black viscose, the dress is artfully draped and gathered to produce a wrapping...
Thierry Mugler Khaki Safari Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Statement Thierry Mugler Khaki Cotton Poplin Safari Dress with massive shoulder pads which tapers down to the hem. Front placket is closed with snaps ...
Thierry Mugler Black Sculptural Jacket FW 1988/89
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The jacket stands like architecture rather than clothing, an unmistakable signature of Thierry Mugler at the height of his sculptural imagination. Cut in deep, beautiful black, the p...
THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1986 Runway "Les Milteuses" Museum-Held Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1986 “Les Milteuses” archival runway dress Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Fall Winter 198...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1991 Black Faux Fur Trim Size 40 / 6 Vintage 90 Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible THIERRY MUGLER Fall 1991 black faux fur trimmed skirt suit ! Classic Mugler fit with. Tailored blazer with a flattering wasp waist....
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...
Mugler White Crepe Dress with Snap Front and Peekaboo Back, 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Let's face it- Mugler just makes everything SEXY! What could have been a simple white rayon crepe day dress has been transformed into the skin-showing back, low v-neck and hip accent...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
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 ...
Thierry Mugler S/S 2001 Coral Silk Slip Dress with Raffia Fringe
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Silk slip dress Thierry Mugler coral featuring bias-cut construction with asymmetrical raffia fringe detailing. Crafted from lightweight silk in vibrant coral shade with fitted silho...
Thierry Mugler Blue Halter Evening Gown 1990S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Mugler blue halter evening gown from the 1990s, a dramatic example of the house’s sculptural approach to glamour and precision tailoring. C...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat - Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat. Plush Brown & Gold Thick Faux fur Coat with Stole style exaggerated collar line and farrier hook closure,...
S/S 1996 Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Museum Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Own a piece of fashion history with this extraordinary documented Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1996 skirt suit. Black and white jacket with a large folding ...