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 Rare Thierry Mugler Fall/Winter 1984 Dramatic Vinyl Wrap Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the theatre of Thierry Mugler’s 1984 Fall/Winter collection, fashion became pure cinematic seduction, part noir fantasy, part morning-after glamour. Among the show's many triumphs...
Hot Pink Fuzzy Mohair Thierry Mugler Fuzzy Mohair Pure Wool Oversized Swing Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage Thierry Mugler, wool swing coat made from soft fuzzy 'hot pink' coloured mohair. (Circa 2000). This beautiful swing coat features an oversized fit with an asymmetr...
Mugler FW 1991 Vintage Gold Leather Coat / Size 38
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Mugler Fall/Winter 1991 Vintage Leather Coat / Size 38 Description: A rare, collectible Thierry Mugler leather coat, Fall/Winter 1991. Iconic ...
Iconic Archival Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Sculptural Siren Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This extraordinary archival Thierry Mugler coat from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection exemplifies the designer’s singular mastery of architectural tailoring and hyper-feminine power d...
Thierry Mugler Phenomenal Rare 1985/86 Faux Fur Coat Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Breathtaking extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, 1985/86 Collection. Super soft faux fur crop coat in the most vibrant beautiful colour. Well documented on the Runway as well as several editorials. Made in France Thierry Mugler 1986...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Black Fur Maxi Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture black fur maxi coat from fall/winter 2000 collection. Design of this spectacular coat is inspired by Mugler’s iconic hairy looks from “Les Chimeres” FW 1997 a...
Thierry Mugler Red Silver Bullet Blazer Jacket Hiver Buick collection FW 1989
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning red Thierry Mugler blazer jacket with amazing silver bulllet details. Hiver Buick collection FW 1989. Adorned with chrome ornaments inspired by the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. V...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE ivory / off-white silk blazer jacket! Mugler is the king of creating the perfect blazer ...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Signature Avant-Garde Fuchsia wool with velvet coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This Rare, never worn, still with tags, Iconic Thierry Mugler signature Avant-Garde Neon Fuchsia coat has black velvet interior edging along the opening f...
$922Sale Price|25% Off
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage pink space age curved lapel metal buckle blazer IT9AT S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage pink space age curved lapel metal buckle blazer IT9AT S Reference: TGAS/C01614 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: 1980s Material: 100% ...
F/W 1990 Thierry Mugler Fuchsia Pink Futuristic Cocoon Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Create a statement with this jaw-dropping avant-garde wool cocoon coat by Thierry Mugler from Fall/Winter 1990. This incredibly rare fuchsia hot pink coat...
S/S 1989 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Black Pointed Cutout Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
An extravagant jacket by Thierry Mugler from the Spring Summer 1989 "Les Atlantes" collection. This documented black jacket features a unique cutout pointed edge design. The jacket f...
$1,218Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Thierry Mugler Paris 1980s Women's Cotton Jacket, Size FR 38
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exclusive and rare jacket from the 1980 Thierry Mugler designer We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: This jacket is made from 100 % cotton Fasten wit...
Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Coat Red Black Angora Jacket Leather
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Couture coat. FW 2001 Collection. Pure angora coat, pointy black leather details. Femme fatale - elegant and sexy unique statement piece. Spectacular vi...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Thierry Mugler Black Wool Asymmetrical Coat with Silver button Snaps 1990s 44
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thierry Mugler black wool asymmetrical coat with silver snap back buttons, 1990s, marked size EU44 (Italy). Unique coat with all the details only Thierry Mugler...
Pale blue wool oversize coat with hood and leather piping Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue wool oversize coat with hood and leather piping. Same wool as lining until the waist. Shoulder-pads. Snap the top middle front. Ragl...
F/W 1990 Thierry Mugler Lime Green Futuristic Cocoon Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Create a statement with this jaw-dropping avant-garde wool cocoon coat by Thierry Mugler from Fall/Winter 1990. This incredibly rare vivid lime green coat...
Thierry Mugler fucsia vintage trench
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Carnate, IT
Thierry Mugler Trench. Featuring polyamide and poliuterame fabrics. Iconic Mugler piece. Featuring padded shoulders. Size tag is missing but it fits mor...
F/W 1992 Thierry Mugler Documented Sculpted Panel Grey Wool Coat Dress FR42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this grey wool coat dress features sculpted paneling and a sharply tailored silhouette. The design includes exaggerated lapels, str...
$514Sale Price|20% Off
THIERRY MUGLER One Size Navy Light Blue Cotton Blend Snaps Poncho Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage THIERRY MUGLER coat in a navy cotton blend fabric featuring a poncho style, light blue trim details, and hidden snap closure with belted neck detail.Excellent Pre-Owned Condi...
$4,797Sale Price|40% Off
F/W 1983 Thierry Mugler Faux Fur Brown Leather Trim Oversized Double Breast Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Manfred Mugler designed this brown oversized faux fur jacket for the Fall/Winter 1983 Thierry Mugler collection. Similar brown faux fur coats with leather accents were featured on th...
Thierry Mugler Signature Denim spring coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler signature Denim coat is light weight for the spring time. The shoulder are softly padded. The shape of the coat is slightly fitted with slim-fitted long sleeves ...
F/W 2001 Thierry Mugler Couture Final Runway Hot Pink Trench Coat Dress FR38
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a hot, hot pink Thierry Mugler Couture trench coat from Manfried Thierry Mugler's final collection before his retirement, the Fall/Winter 2001 "Beasts" collection. This co...
1990's Thierry Mugler Dramatic Black Velvet Trim Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler vintage long black double breasted coat from 1993. This flared coat features a tailored bodice, standing collar, velvet buttons, pleated back, and pointed lapels and p...
1990s Thierry Mugler Navy Wool Coat with Belt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
This early 1990s Thierry Mugler jacket is in rare dead stock vintage condition with the original garment tags attached. It is A-line tailored in a classic navy blue in a 50% wool / ...
1990s Thierry Mugler Orange Structured Hourglass Cropped Blazer 40FR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous bright orange Thierry Mugler blazer designed by Manfred Mugler. From the 1980s, this jacket features masterful craftsmanship and design. Mugler was known for hi...
$995
Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Leather Suede Color Block Bomber Jacket
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage ESCADA by MARGARETHA LEY suede and leather color block bomber jacket! Features suede patches in vibrant colors of purple and blue, intertwined with soft gold leather....
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This ...
$3,995
Size: F36/GB8/D34/US4
F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Tweed Cinched Gilet Jacket F36
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Christian Dior by John Galliano gilet from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection is crafted from vibrant pink tweed with subtle multicolor flecks. The vest design features a high funn...
Brand new lightweight Canadian lynx fur coat detachable hood size 24 ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Brand new Canadian lynx fur coat with detachable hood size 24 XXL Huge portrait collar, straight sleeves, integraded belt, double...
Vintage Cat Leopard Print Fur Jacket - Car Coat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning, supple leopard print on a sheared fur. Has attached black fur, not mink, maybe a fox. This is shown on a dress form that is a size 2-4 and there is room. Please refer to th...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket Circa: Spring / Summer 1999 Label(s): Vivienne Westwood Red Label Style: Tailored prince...
Brand new chinchilla fur vest size M
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Brand new luxurious Chinchilla fur vest Condition: Brand New Closure: Buttons Color: Chinchilla Material: Chinchilla Gar...
1985 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER for GIBO oversized floral jacquard RUNWAY coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Gibo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized, blue, green and purple floral jacquard wool overcoat designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for Gibo dating to fall of 1985 as seen on the runway. No size is indicated however t...
Single breasted fur coat with check pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR FOURRURE
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted fur coat with check pattern. Hook&eye closure on the middle front . Pocket on both side. Branded rayon lining. SIZE 44 (Fr) L THIS COAT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF ...
European wild cat fur coat size 18 ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : European wild cat fur coat size 18 Tailored collar, belll sleeves with cuffs, supple skins, beautiful fresh fur, european german clasps for clo...
$2,935
Size: Oversize (fit M and L )
Padded Faux fur neon pink maxi coat ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2023
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Padded Faux fur neon pink maxi coat with hood . Main fabric composition: 93% modacrylic, 7% polyester. Branded cupro lining. Padding: 100% polyester. Pocket on the both side. Front l...
Black Mongolian fur long coat CARLO TIVIOLI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Mongolian fur long coat. Edge to edge with hook&eye closure on the middle front. High split on both side. SIZE L THIS COAT CANNOT BE SHIPPED...
Thierry Mugler 1980s White Shearling Fleece Bathrobe Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
From the 80s No size tag, it fits oversized up to a Large/XLarge Faux Fur Fleece Lining Shoulders : 53cm Sleeves : 56cm Length : 133cm Chest : 51cm
Vintage 1990's Thierry Mugler Brown Wool Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990's Thierry Mugler from the Activ line. Features a dark brown wool fabric, structured silhouette with flared hem that accentuate the waistline. Double breasted style, two ...
Long Dramatic Wool Coat Thierry Mugler FW 1998
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler long dramatic wool coat from FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited collection. This fabulous dark grey maxi coat features waist belt with metallic buckle, high slit at the back,...
1980’s Thierry Mugler Faux Fur Oversized Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Create a statement in this Thierry Mugler gray faux fur coat from the 1980’s. This coat features an oversized design with wide sleeves, exaggerated shoulders, and a large fold down c...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat - Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat. Plush Brown & Gold Thick Faux fur Coat with Stole style exaggerated collar line and farrier hook closure,...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage purple space age velvet peplum power blazer IT9AR S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage purple space age velvet peplum power blazer IT9AR S Reference: TGAS/C01612 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Colle...
Thierry Mugler Black Jacket Dramatic Collar Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful rare Thierry Mugler piece. Black light jacket / coat with dramatic pointy collar. Long jacket that closes with press buttons on the front. Soft and light fabric, assuming c...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Star button space age curved collar power blazer IT9AT S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Star button space age curved collar power blazer IT9AT S Reference: TGAS/C01613 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: 100% Wool Color: Black...
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1980s 80s Iconic Black Blazer Suit Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sparks, NV
The perfect black blazer jacket by Thierry Mugler! Iconic Mugler shape and unique stitch detailing. Details Fully lined Front snap button closure Front pockets Circa: 1980s Label: ...
Thierry Mugler F/W 1983 runway collectable mustard yellow wool coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Documented Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1983 runway, mustard yellow wool coat, with massive shoulders, graduated gathered skirt cut short at the front, broad curving waistband with two...
S/S 1992 Thierry Mugler Black Runway Jacket Dramatic White Collar
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Incredible rare Thierry Mugler black jacket with a dramatic pointed white collar and matching white cuffs from the Spring Summer 1992 collection and as seen on the runway. Made in Fr...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage purple space age velvet peplum power blazer IT9AR S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage purple space age velvet peplum power blazer IT9AR S Reference: TGAS/C01612 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Colle...