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 Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER limited edition LE TALISMAN pendant necklace. This necklace features a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish giving a mirror effect. Black tubular...
Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stardust Manifesto: Thierry Mugler’s 1990s ‘Angel’ Collier and Earring Set In an era when fashion flirted with futurism and sensuality found armor in chrome, Thierry Mugler sculpted...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace featuring THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars embellished with clear crystals. Adjustable toggle closure. Emb...
Thierry Mugler Silvered Metal Multi-Strand Wire Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning, rare Thierry Mugler Paris silvered metal multi-strand choker necklace features an around-the-neck shape, with bundled wires and mobile elements adorned with crystal cl...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished with THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars. Adjustable T-bar and toggle closure. Embossed THIERRY MUG...
Gilt Metal
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with blue shade crystals. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed THIE...
Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Vintage Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold toned choker necklace made of bundled wires and featuring mobile elements embellished with pink crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : circumf...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with clear and grey shade crystals. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Emb...
Gilt Metal
THIERRY MUGLER Silver Tone Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER silver tone choker necklace made of bundled wires, featuring mobile elements embellished with aurora borealis colour crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements :...
Thierry Mugler Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER pendant necklace featuring a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish giving a mirror effect. Black tubular braided cord. Embossed THIERRY MUGLER. Fu...
Sterling Silver
Thierry Mugler Limited Edition Le Talisman Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER limited edition LE TALISMAN pendant necklace; This necklace features a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish giving a mirror effect. Black tubular...
Sterling Silver
Thierry Mugler Multi-Strand Silver-Tone Necklace 1980
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking and sculptural, this vintage Thierry Mugler necklace features a bold, silver-tone design with a futuristic, angular silhouette—a signature of Mugler's avant-garde aesthetic....
Silver Plate
Thierry Mugler Iconic Star Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic piece. Delivered in its original Mugler box. Necklace with pendant. Condition : never worn Color : silver Material : steel Stamp : yes Dimensions : length 80 cm - pendant 3.3 cm
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage textured gold tone choker necklace embellished with domes. Comes from a French private THIERRY MUGLER jewelry collection...
Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER gold toned choker necklace made of bundled wires and featuring mobile elements embellished with orange crystals. Embossed TM. Indi...
Gilt Metal
$1,446
Christian Dior necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Openwork black metal choker necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 32 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC33
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 14 in
Marina J. Woven Pearl Choker with Vintage Filigree Centerpiece and Gold Findings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful One Of A Kind Choker by Marina J. This piece is made using all luxury Pearls intricately woven together into a tight lace like design. A vintage 18k Yellow Gold Plated Vintage Filigree Brooch...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Necklace with a Heart Motif on Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful diamond neckalce with drop heart motif in 18k white gold. This gorgeous necklace features 17 round diamonds bezel set at the center of a chain with a heart shape drop pendant pave set with 6 round diamonds. The diamond section is hinged between bezels for flexibility. A total of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, G - H in color and SI in clarity totaling approximately 0.20 carat. The necklace is 15.50 inch long. The chain is cable link equipped wuth a lobster clasp. This gorgeous daimond necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Double Row Cable X Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Double Row Cable X Collar Necklace Metal: Sterling silver & 14k yellow gold Weight: 94 grams Width: 10mm Length: Approx. 15 inches Signed: ©D.YU...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Choker necklace made at the beginning of the twentieth century in 14 Kt yellow gold mounted with spectacular coral cherubs depicting many small angels. A...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Torque Necklace 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and super stylish Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Torque Necklace. Alone or layered, this is the perfect timeless statement from t...
Beauvince Diamonds by the Yard Station Necklace (1.15 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Fun & Chic this necklace is simple and sassy. It is great for daily stylish wear or an evening out. Diamonds Shape: Round Total Diamond Weight: 1.15 ct No. of Diamonds: 12 Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$24,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT 60, 000 18KT Magnificent Multi Rainbow 45CT Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Fancy Colored Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gol...
Robert Lee Morris Gold Ball Explosion Fashion Choker
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
What a fun necklace this one is, with the explosion of gold plated brass ball beads that are rooted to a curved brass base that sits just at the base of the neck. There is a long 13'...
Gold Plate, Brass
$28,630Sale Price|30% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Panel Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Nugget-Style Graduated Panel Necklace. A striking and sculptural necklace by David Webb, crafted in 18K yellow gold and composed of graduated nugget-style...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Coppola e Toppo Chartreuse Kelly Green Beaded Wrap Necklace Italian
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
Theater, drama and jaw drooping beauty are in this Italian vintage Coppola e Toppo plastic beaded chartreuse and kelly green foliage necklace. This dramatic and show stopping green plastic beaded necklace...
Heart Shaped Ball Happy Diamond Chopard Necklace 18 k Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18 k Gold Diamonds: 5 ct Signed by Chopard with a Certificate of Authenticity Made in France Weight: 110 gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Cascading Crystal Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone cascading necklace embellished with clear crystals. Toggle closure. To secure the necklace and prevent it from falling off, the t-bar of the clasp...
Thierry Mugler Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Thierry Mugler vintage long necklace Condition : very good Material : metal Color: grey Jewelry: silver Stamp : yes Dimensions: total length of chain 120 cm, pendant 11 cm
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage rare gold tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished with THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars. From a French private collection. Adjustable T-bar a...
Gilt Metal
1990's THIERRY MUGLER gilt collar with citrine stones
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unique, gilt collar composed of dozens of wires with moveable square bezel set citrine stones from Thierry Mugler dating to the 1990's. Made in ...
Citrine
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage antiqued silver tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished with THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars. Adjustable T-...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with blue shade crystals. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed THIE...
Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Vintage Space Age Ruby Crystal Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage rare and fabulous space age polished silver toned chocker necklace featuring four articulated strands of large square ruby cry...
C.1990 Thierry Mugler Modernist Bolo Tie Longhorn Brooch
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Thierry Mugler is a master of the innovative suit incorporating strong shoulders and wasp waist silhouettes to create a feminine elegance with a healthy dose of sex appeal. This combination of a chromed base metal longhorn brooch and black silk bolo tie with silver tips would add a modernist avant garde accessory...
Silver
Thierry Mugler Rare "Le Talisman" Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER rare pendant necklace "LE TALISMAN". This necklace features a massive curved sterling silver disc with a polish finish gi...
1990's THIERRY MUGLER gilt collar with citrine stones
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unique gilt collar composed of dozens of wires with square bezel set citrine stones from Thierry Mugler dating to the 1990's. Made in France. Signe...
Citrine