Thierry Mugler: 30 of his extraordinary haute couture looks

In 1975, Thierry Mugler, a young window dresser from Strasbourg, founded his own fashion house. At the time, his ambition was seen as a daring undertaking that many have tried before, and failed. He sketched on the napkins of a bistro for his first clothing line Cafè de Paris, though the brand merely passed in the background of the fashion world. It was a story like many others, except that this time the protagonist did not give up until he became one of the most daring, controversial and surprising designers in fashion. Mugler was a star whose name is destined to remain among the great names in haute couture.

A tribute to the genius Thierry Mugler

This rebellious genius was Thierry Mugler, who died at the age of 73 of natural causes, according to his agent Jean-Baptiste Rougeot's post on Facebook. "We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23, 2022," read a post on the designer's official Facebook account.

Thierry Mugler loved unusual forms often excluded from the universe of couture, and was the first to look into a dystopian ecosystem of robotic insects, robots with butterfly wings, or even female soldiers in evening dresses. These silhouettes changed the course of fashion, debunking the pristine image of haute couture to bring a sensual, cheeky and combative determination that gives women full power over their clothes. Today, celebrated in an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Thierry Mugler's aesthetic is summarized here in 30 iconic and unforgettable shots. A thrill of '90s glitter that still bewilders those nostalgic for true couture.

Translation by Anissa Agrama

This article was originally published on Vogue.it