Thierry Mugler - A True Fashion Icon And Visionary To Remember

For the past few days, the Fashion Industry was grief-stricken with sadness over the passing of French Fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who died at the age of 73. Words that come to mind about the man who created not only extravagant designs and the heavenly Angel and Alien perfume are the words innovator, visionary, and avant-garde. An inspirational soul who loved theatrics in haute couture.

Thierry Mugler was a force to be reckoned with, not afraid to express himself through his creations by displaying to the entire world and giving us a theatrical performance to watch on the runway.

Born Manfred Thierry Mugler in Strasbourg, France in 1948. He was a renowned and well-respected fashion designer, creative director and creative advisor since introducing his self-titled fashion house in the 1970s.

In the last five decades, the creative innovator himself has experienced the pleasure of dressing the most legendary and talented celebs like David Bowie, Beyoncé, Cardi B, George Michael, the wet dress worn by Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala in 2019. Plus, Rihanna to film star actress Sharon Stone and exclusive one-off pieces for Lady Gaga.

His catwalk shows were show-stopping theatrical performances, outlining influences of the 1940s to 1950s glamour era. Demonstrated features including architectural style lines, cutting-edge tailoring, emphasizing shapes around the shoulders and hips stood out in his work. Dramatic theatrical looks and avant-garde aesthetic in his Haute Couture silhouettes is something we could all remember, witness and never forget by millions.

Mugler was a massive advocate and supporter of inclusion and diversity. He was one of the designers that gave people a chance to express themselves no matter colour, race or gender identity, creations worn by transgender women, porn stars and drag queens. Fashion and performance come naturally to Thierry Mugler. Among his early years, he was a trained acrobatic performer. A fashion model and trained as a ballet dancer for the Ballet du Rhin.

His passion for designing clothes has taken the world by storm for as long as we all can remember. It has led him to pursue a rewarding dream career. He has evolved as one of the most critically-acclaimed, pioneering respected talents in the fashion industry.

Thierry Mugler had ambition and determination to push boundaries, explore and create future fashion ahead of time. His designs are works of art, representing power, craftmanship and out-of-this-world creation.

Black-ish and Girlfriend star Tracee Ellis Ross mentioned on her Instagram feed, "Thierry Mugler was a defining force in fashion. Even his archive collection today seems futuristic."

He is a true fashion icon with a predominant legacy. An innovator and inspiration, all future fashion designers will remember and never forget years to come.

Words by Charlene Foreman.