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 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 ...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Thierry Mugler Couture Floral Sculpted Jacket – Spring/Summer 1997 –Runway Piece
By Thierry Mugler
Located in CACHAN, FR
An exceptional Thierry Mugler jacket from the iconic Spring/Summer 1997 collection, documented on the runway. This piece embodies the house’s signature architectural tailoring and hy...
Navy blue linen draped jacket THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue linen draped jacket. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 / M
RARE! Mugler SS 1995 James Bond Blazer – size 40
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
RARE! Mugler SS 1995 James Bond Blazer — size 40 🔥 The iconic Spring/Summer 1995 collection. That same James Bond jacket by Thierry Mugler. The recognizable sharp cut, powerful sho...
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...
Thierry Mugler Vintage Jacket Mint Condition
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler vintage jacket Mint looks unworn condition Size 42 Color is off white please see pictures Final sale
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. ...
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 FW 1989 Sculptural Iconic Tartan Wool Cropped Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and extremely rare Fall/Winter 1989 jacket by Thierry Mugler is pure theatrical tailoring. Rendered in vivid wool tartan, the piece electrifies the traditional plaid by...
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...
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...
Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Sculptural Jacket Soft Wool
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A vision of sculpted authority and quiet seduction, this Thierry Mugler Fall/Winter 1996 LES AMAZONES jacket distills power dressing into pure Couture fantasy. Rendered in an exquisi...
S/S 1990 Thierry Mugler Iconic Rainbow "Arc En Ciel" Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Own a true piece of wearable art and history! Ultra rare museum worthy Thierry Mugler jacket from the Spring Summer 1990 Collection. “Arc En Ciel” (Rainbow) in brushed woolen canvas with large multicolored waves. Features a fitted cut with shoulder pads and long sleeves, small v neckline with snap button closures in the same colors of the rainbow, shoulder pads, oblique hem cut, and it is fully lined. As seen on Linda Evangelista...
Thierry Mugler 1993 Jacket Red White Stunning Sharp Silhouette
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A blaze of saturated red, cut with the surgical precision that made Thierry Mugler a master of silhouette. The waist is beautifully fitted, sculpted into an hourglass. The hips flare...
Thierry Mugler Japanese Style Sequin Embellished Crop Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This white Thierry Mugler cropped blouson distills the Designer' s signature tension between discipline and seduction into a strikingly modern silhouette. Cut close to the body yet s...
NWT 1990s Thierry Mugler Navy Blue Pinstripe Size 4 Vintage 90s Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with original store tags early 90s THIERRY MUGLER navy blue and white pinstriped skirt suit ! This power suit features a tailored blazer feat...
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...
F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Orange Futuristic Metal Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler futuristic vivid orange jacket from the Fall Winter 1989 Hiver Buick collection. Structured shoulders, peplum flared waist, single snap button closure, and long sleeve...
Thierry mugler Archival 1999 black mohair and wool fringe scarf jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in PARIS, FR
Thierry mugler archival black mohair and wool fringe scarf jacket, the shape is amazing. Iconic Mugler style. Size 40 FR it fits US 0 up to US 4 (34 to 38 FR)
Thierry Mugler Spring 1991 Black Cutout Jacket Diana Ross Collection
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In Thierry Mugler’s famous Spring Summer 1991 Collection, this jacket arrives on the runway like a manifesto: Tailoring sharpened to a blade, sensuality engineered with architectural...
Thierry Mugler x H&M Black Leather Cropped Jacket with Scarf - 2023
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Thierry Mugler x H&M Black Leather Cropped Jacket with Scarf, 2023 This Thierry Mugler x H&M black leather cropped jacket with built-in scarf (2023) is a rare and collectible piece from the global capsule collection designed under Casey Cadwallader. Referencing Mugler’s legendary 1990s leather tailoring, this collaboration jacket reinterprets archival Mugler silhouettes in soft chrome-free leather, balancing sculptural form with modern wearability. Featuring a built-in wide scarf, hourglass waist shaping, logo-engraved buttons, and a diagonal front zipper with concealed snap, the jacket embodies Mugler’s iconic power-dressing aesthetic. Fully lined in cupro, this piece captures the spirit of archival Mugler tailoring in a limited-edition designer collaboration. DETAILS Designer: Thierry Mugler x H&M (Casey Cadwallader for Mugler) Collection Reference: Mugler H&M Capsule Collection, Spring 2023 Material: Shell: 100% Chrome-free Leather; Lining: 100% Cupro Colour: Black Silhouette: Cropped jacket with built-in scarf; sculptural hourglass waist Marked Size: EU Small / US Small Condition: Unworn condition - press sample MEASUREMENTS (LAID FLAT & closed and at rest unless otherwise noted) Bust(across underarm to underarm): 44 cm / 17.3 in ( to fit bust 88cm /34.6 inc) Shoulder to Hem: 47 cm / 18.5 in (at front - shortest measurement) 57 cm / 22.4 in (at back - longest measurement) Waist (across): 38 cm / 14.9 in (to fit waist 76cm / 29.9 in) Sleeve length: 60 cm / 23.6 in Width of attached leather scarf: 32 cm /. 12.5 in Length of attached leather scarf: 130 cm / 51.1 in PROVENANCE & STYLE NOTES This jacket recalls archival Thierry Mugler leather...
Black double breasted jacket with cut-work THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double breasted jacket with cut-work . Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. No indication for the lining composition but probably acetate. Button and buttonhole closure on...
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....
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FW 1994 Rhinestone Brooch Thierry Mugler Bejewelled Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Spectacular Thierry Mugler jacket from fall winter 1994 Quaker Splash collection. Adorned with large rhinestone encrusted brooches on the front fastening and the cuffs. Beautiful asy...
Iconic Showstopper The Thierry Mugler SS 1994 Mirror Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Museum worthy archival Thierry Mugler jacket, Spring/Summer 1994 LONGCHAMPS Collection An extraordinary example of Thierry Mugler’s sculptural vision and theatrical p...
S/S 1989 Thierry Mugler Les Atlantes Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Spring Summer 1989 “Les Atlantes” Thierry Mugler black jacket featuring sculptural “fin” sleeves that flare subtly at the cuffs creating an architectural look. Its sharply pointed he...
Tierry Mugler Vintage plaid wool jacket in couturier’s signature cut
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: Tierry Mugler late 80’s/early 90’s vintage plaid tartan wool sculptural jacket in couturier’s signature cut. Size tag is: FR 40. The measurements are: S...
SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Spring Summer 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Dramatic Black Velvet Details. Body-sculpturing design with wide shoulders, slim waist and voluminous hips. Three black ...
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 ...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Navy Blue Jacket circa 1989
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This classic Thierry Mugler blazer is a seriously timeless investment, with so many signature Mugler details making it a highly collectible piece: the exaggerated nipped waist with f...
Mugler par Thierry Mugler purple short jacket, vintage 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Genova, IT
Mugler purple jacket 90s ABOUT An extraordinary jacket by Thierry Mugler, it is a short, narrow waisted model with rounded shoulders and a futuristic line. The color is a beautiful...
Iconic Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Runway Piece Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Few designers have mastered the art of sculpting the female form quite like Thierry Mugler, and this 1997 jacket stands as a testament to his architectural...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE ivory / off-white silk blazer jacket! Mugler is the king of creating the perfect blazer ...
Leopard printed silk jacket with silk rose and draped waist Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leopard printed silk jacket with silk rose ( satin petals with gold metal edge) and draped waist. Snap closure middle front and on cuffs. Shoulder pads. SIZE 40 (Fr) 10 (US) L
Thierry Mugler Rare Sculptural Ensemble FW 1986 Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler’s designs have always been less about clothing and more about architecture for the body, and this extraordinarily rare skirt suit is the perfect testament to that phil...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Purple Les Infernales Lighting Bolt Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler purple 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 ...
Thierry Mugler Archival Runway Jacket FW 1996 Les Amazones Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Power. Precision. Seduction. Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Les Amazones jacket is the ultimate sartorial weapon - crafted not just to be worn, but to command. This architectural masterpiece sculpts the body into a force of nature. The beautiful high quality wool contours the torso with Manfred Thierry Mugler’s signature hyper-feminine tailoring, while black accents - on the dramatic notched lapels and sharp fauxpocket flaps - inject a striking duality of softness and strength. The double-breasted cut, punctuated with bold black buttons, reinforces its executive authority, reminiscent of 1940s film noir heroines, yet unmistakably futuristic. From the back, the design cinches at the waist, flaring into a razor-sharp peplum that evokes the structured elegance of equestrian jackets...
S/S 1989 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Black Pointed Cutout Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
An extravagant jacket by Thierry Mugler from the Spring Summer 1989 "Les Atlantes" collection. This documented black jacket features a unique cutout pointed edge design. The jacket f...
Thierry Mugler SS 1994 Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler’s Spring Summer 1994 jacket is a masterclass in power and precision. It sculpts the body with Mugler’s signature architectural flair - broad, structured shoulders ...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Wool Tartan Jacket Velvet Details Red Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning 1993 Thierry Mugler signature sculpted blazer jacket. Timeless and extremely bautiful red tartan jacket, dramatic silhouette fiitted waist and pointy sharp details. Plaid hi...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
Yellow double breasted jacket with silver chain belt THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow double breasted jacket with silver chain belt with hook&eye closure. Main fabric composition: 52% rayon, 48% acetate. Lining composition : 100% rayon. Shoulder pad . Hidden ...
Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Rare Red Archival Runway Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Runway piece from Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Hiver Capitons Collection. This jacket is pure Mugler at his most cinematic. Cut from a blazing, saturated red wool, it sculpts the tor...
Thierry Mugler FW 1993 jacket Blazer Wool
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of Thierry Mugler's excellent tailoring, combining both structure and femininity. Assuming is is from his beautiful FW 1993 Collectio...
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 ...
Thierry Mugler 2001 Off-Shoulder Pearl Collar Women's Jacket Size 8
By Thierry Mugler
Located in CACHAN, FR
THIERRY MUGLER Couture. Rare and sought-after model. Summer 2001 runway. In very good condition. A corset bustier is integrated inside to cinch and create a beautiful silhouette. Mod...
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...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1992 Ruway Black Jacket Coat Blouse
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler SS 1992 Collection Runway Piece This rare jacket exemplifies the iconic avant-garde yet sharply tailored aesthetic for which Manfred Thierry Mugler was renowned. Craft...
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...
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The famous purple/violet jacket from the Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES (She Devils) Collection FW...
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 2001 Bombshell Silk Runway Jacket with Scarf
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite Thierry Mugler silk jacket, from his amazing FW 2001 Collection, is a statement piece embodyingMugler's iconic bold architectural aesthetic. Rendered in a vibrant purp...
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...