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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Iconic Thierry Mugler Earrings Rare FW 1992 Red Star GLAMOUR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail - extremely Rare Thierry Mugler earrings, FW 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. These earrings are a true beauty of the Designer’s visionary aesthetic. At first glance...
Rare Thierry Mugler Star Earrings Silver Metal ETOILE
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Star earrings Extremely rare and stunning vintage Thierry Mugler Jewellery Two fabulous large signature Star statement earrings. Embossed Thierry Mugler logo. Mater...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Grey & Pink Resin Hoop Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage pearly grey and pink resin hoop earrings (for pierced ears). Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / width approx 5 cm (...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Crystal Dangle Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gun patina dangle earrings (clip-on) embellished with black crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 4.2 cm (1.65 inches) / max. ...
Rare Thierry Mugler Earrings Gold Metal Celestial Leaves
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A Thierry Mugler treasure. Extremely rare dangling clip-on earrings. A dazzling embodiment of bold sophistication and organic elegance. Featuring a sculptural gold-tone design, they ...
Diamond Love Knot Earrings in 18K White Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Diamond 1.20 carats Love Knot Earrings in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.6 cm (KENNY) & SHAR-LINN, KAVANT & SHARART IS A FINE JEWELRY BRAND TAILORED TO MEET THE...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color G , vvs-vs in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mi...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,300 / item
Aquamarine Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold featuring Custom-Cut Pear Drops of Shimmering Aquamarine Aquamarine: 13.11cts 18k White Gold: 5.78g From Karma El Khalil's Conversations With The Moon Collection...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,500 / item
Lavender Quartz Waterfall Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal Ombre Lavender Waterfall Earrings in 18k white gold, featuring ten graduating custom-cut cabochons of Lavender Quartz. Each earring displays five cabochons of lavender quartz gracefully decending in to a single trillion-cut blue-violet Iolite point. 18k White Gold Lavender Quartz : 36.65cts Iolite : 0.19cts From Karma El Khalil's Conversations With The Moon Collection
Iolite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Vermeil Hoop Earrings with Gemstones
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver and Vermeil Hoop Earrings with Gemstones. The rounded hoops feature a softly domed surface dotted with inset stones, giving them a timeless ye...
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Silver Shift Bar Earrings
By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry
Located in Cleveland, OH
The Shift Earrings taper and twist in unison as they make a graceful quarter turn. The two earrings mirror each other and can be interchanged to reverse their orientation to the face...
Sterling Silver
$5,500 / item
18K Textured Rose Gold and Diamonds Leaf Earrings
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamonds Nest Pendant and Earrings
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The Nest Collection is an ever evolving design. It's the version two of the nest, an elegant reminder of how interconnected we are and features rhodolite garnet gemstone at the cente...
Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ammanii Lapis Lazuli with Pearl Moon + Star Ear Jacket Earrings in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of our top sellers! The jacket earrings are masterfully handcrafted from vermeil gold, base is sterling silver with a thicker coating of 18k yellow gold, in a satin finish. The dangling stars are sterling silver plated with black ruthenium. The stones are hand cut and had set natural Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearls and high grade Cubic Zirconia. Star studs can also be worn separately. Light weight for maximum comfort with back post lifts for support and better fit. Part of our Sa'mma -Sky Collection- Homage to the sky; the universal blanket that covers mankind and unites us all under its wings. The natural blue Lapis Lazuli earrings...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterli...
$131 / item
Amethyst Sterling Silver Leverback Earrings
Located in Oslo, 03
These understated earrings feature faceted 8 × 8 mm cushion-cut amethysts, prized for their rich violet hue and soft brilliance. Each gemstone is expertly set in rhodium-plated 925 s...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Emerald and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Emerald has been a source of fascination and reverence in many cultures for over six thousand years, sold in the markets of Babylon as early as 4,000 B.C. They have soothed and exite...
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Stud
By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry
Located in Cleveland, OH
The Formation Studs are the building blocks of the Transformation series, faceted staples constructed to enhance the stone at its center. DETAILS · 3mm Montana Blue Sapphire...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Thierry Mugler Earrings with Costume Pearls, 1987
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mugler - Mink earrings with costume pearls. Not signed jewelry. 1987 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 10 cm Period: 20th Cent...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Clip-On Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with blue shade crystals. Embossed THIERRY MUGLER. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 4.5 cm (1.77 inches) ...
Gilt Metal
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Iconic Star Clip-On Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage iconic silver tone star clip-on earrings. Embossed TM (only on the reverse of one earring). Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 3.5 cm (1.38 inches...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Iconic Star Clip-On Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage iconic gold tone star clip-on earrings. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / max. width approx. 2.8 cm (1.10 inc...
Gilt Metal
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Barbed Wire Clip-On Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone barbed wire clip-on earrings. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) / max. width approx. 1.2 cm (0.47 inch)....
Thierry Mugler Studs Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Thierry Mugler iconic dangling earrings. Delivered in original box. Condition: very good Country of manufacture : France Material : steel Jewelry : silver, black Dimensions : length...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Crystal Dangling Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone and clear crystal dangling earrings. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : height approx. 8.7 cm (3.43 inches) / m...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Clip-On Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with blue shade crystals. Embossed THIERRY MUGLER. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5 cm (1.97 inches) / ...
Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Vintage Crystal Prisms Dangling Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring clear glass crystal prism drops in a gold toned setting simulating minerals. Embossed THIERRY MUGLER. Indicative measur...
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER Futuristic Pointed Rhinestone Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER Futuristic Pointed Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) Width: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm) Weight per E...
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER Futuristic Spikes Rhinestone Dangling Hoop Earrings
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER Futuristic Spikes Rhinestone Dangling Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.56 inches (6.5 cm) Width: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 32 grams Featu...