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...
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
$203Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.87 in W 0.48 in L 20.08 in
Carved Pink Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, 10 Karat Gold, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
A carved open back shell cameo in an oval filigree setting, hanging on a complimentary fine chain necklace. Pendant is 10K gold, circa late 1800s, Victorian. Complimentary chain is 1...
14k Gold
Memento All Diamond Flower Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection symbolizing a special life moment or a new chapter in our life, the Memento collection is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection feat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
$5,525 / item
H 0.5 in W 0.38 in D 0.14 in
Alex Sepkus "Cross" Pendant Necklace with Tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Cross" pendant necklace with one vivid green tsavorite garnet and five brilliant white diamonds. Hand-hammered 18 k...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Necklace with Leaf Pave Diamond Pendant by Pasquale Bruni
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pasquale Bruni Giardini Segreti 18 karat White Gold Diamond Pendant. The sensual floral design of Giardini Segreti collection from Pasquale Bruni rec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Angela Cummings Bold 18k Gold Diamond Braided Collar Necklace
By Angela Cummings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold, dramatic and fanciful 18k gold vintage collar necklace signed by noted designer Angela Cummings. Intriguing graduated concentric circles of twisted gold tipped with sparkling...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold with Graduated Large White Pear
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This magnificent necklace features a stunning strand of rare, large South Sea pearls, renowned for their luminous glow and exceptional surface quality. Expertly matched and beautiful...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
10.14carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Add a majestic touch to your ensemble with this stunning 10.14carat royal blue sapphire diamond statement necklace! This eye-catching necklace will turn heads with its dazzling poppi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant With Diamond's, Ruby's, Emerald, And Blue Sapphire's
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant. 18K Yellow Gold. 23" Chain From the 'Happy Clown' series, this pendant showcases a clown figure crafted in 18K yellow...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pave Diamond Chain Link Necklace 19.61 Carat t.w.
Located in New York, NY
Surround yourself with glamour and dazzle with this magnificent Pave Diamond Chain Link Necklace, boasting 19.61 carats of sparkling diamond brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Diamond Rose Gold Necklace Small Model
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Necklace. Featured in 18K Rose Gold and a diamond Kelly lock clasp in the small model. Set with 41 ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Topaz Bezel Set Station Necklace Chain
Located in New York, NY
This retro vintage 14k gold necklace is elegant and unusual. Each bezel and prong set light blue topaz is divided by a gold bar creating an u...
Blue Topaz, 14k 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...
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER Space Age Black Chrome Lariat Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER Space Age Black Chrome Lariat Necklace Measurements: One size fits most. Features: - 100% Authentic Thierry Mugler. - Black c...
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