In Memoriam: Thierry Mugler’s Most Outrageous Runway Moments
The prolific fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler’s otherworldly designs will transcend the test of time
Jerry Hall lors du défilé Thierry Mugler en mars 1995 à Paris en France. (Photo by ARNAL/PAT/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler could easily be described as one of the most influential designers of his generation. Passing away on Sunday at the age of 73, the fashion industry mourns the loss of yet another legend. Known for his surreal and avant-garde designs, Mugler’s opulent and theatrical runway presentations have gone down in fashion history as some of the most iconic and important of their time. Recently, his archives have seen a resurgence with the likes of Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Kim Kardashian opting for his lavish and otherworldly garments. Metallic breastplates, mile-high feathers, extreme cut-outs, and women that sleuthed down the catwalk as fantastical creatures, Mugler’s revolutionary runway shows could transport you to another dimension.
In memory of the venerable designer, GRAZIA has compiled Thierry Mugler’s most outrageous runway moments throughout his inimitable career.
Jerry Hall in Mugler, 1980
American fashion model Jerry Hall (in clothes designed by Thierry Mugler) on a catwalk during a show at Bond’s (in Times Square), New York, New York, May 6, 1980. (Photo by Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images)
Pat Cleveland in Mugler Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1984
Défilé Thierry Mugler collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1984-1985 le 23 mars 1984 à Paris, France. (Photo by Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Iman in Mugler, 1985
Le top model Iman lors du défilé Thierry Mugler le 17 octobre 1985 à Paris, France. (Photo by Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Naomi Campbell in Mugler Fall/Winter 1989
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH: Naomi Campbell walks the runway at the Thierry Mugler Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 1989-1990 fashion show during the Paris Fashion Week in March, 1989 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Cindy Crawford in Mugler Fall/Winter 1990
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH: Cindy Crawford walks the runway at the Thierry Mugler Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 1990-1991 fashion show during the Paris Fashion Week in March, 1990 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Diana Ross in Mugler Spring/Summer 1991
Diana Ross lors du défilé Thierry Mugler collection prêt-à-porter printemps/été 91, Paris, octobre 1990, France. (Photo by ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Niki Taylor in Mugler Spring/Summer 1992
Niki Taylor walks the runway at the Thierry Mugler Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 1992 fashion show during the Paris Fashion Week in October, 1991 in Paris, France.(Photo by Pool ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Naomi Campbell in Mugler Spring/Summer 1992
Naomi Campbell au défilé Thierry Mugler, Prêt-à-Porter, collection Printemps-été 1992 à Paris en octobre 1991, France. (Photo by ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Connie Fleming in Mugler Spring/Summer 1992
A fashion model wears a women’s ready-to-wear glittery red cowgirl outfit with chaps and a cowboy hat by German fashion designer Thierry Mugler at his Spring-Summer 1992 fashion show in Paris. (Photo by Pierre Vauthey/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 06: Claudia Schiffer walks the runway during the Thierry Mugler Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 1995-1996 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 1995 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY: Adriana Karembeu walks the runway at the Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1997-1998 fashion show during the Paris Fashion Week in July, 1997 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 12: A model walks the runway during the Thierry Mugler Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2001 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on October 12, 2000 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
