1947 - Thierry Mugler (retired) work : 1971-2003

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THIERRY MUGLER BIOGRAPHY

Fashion Designer THIERRY MUGLER, date of creation: 1974 1974

Creation of the company Thierry Mugler; Men`s and women's ready-to-wear.

Mugler went on from this point to create a very identifiable style. He designed a new feminine silhouette where shapes and curves are accentuated by the strictness of the cut.. For men, Mugler produced a very clear-cut, precise and structured image with a shouldered, slender cut for a classic silhouette.

1978 First boutique in Paris at 10, Place des Victoires, 75002 Paris, France.

1983 First factory in Angers owned by Thierry Mugler.

1983/1986 Opening of the first exclusive boutiques abroad: Brussels, Geneva.

1984 10th anniversary of the creation of the house. The Autumn/Winter 1984-85 collection was presented in a mega-show before 6,000 people at the Zenith in Paris. It was the first fashion show in France ever opened to the general public.

1987 Opening of the second Paris boutique at 49, Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France. This shop later became the first key boutique in the Thierry Mugler universe.

1992 Launch of his first fragrance for women: "ANGEL". The bottle symbolizes the designer's imagination, as it is based on a timeless and universal symbol: the star. An original and innovative fragrance which forged a new direction in the world of fragrances; the 'gourmand'-rientals. First haute couture collection presented at the Hotel Ritz in July, 1992

1995/96 Acceleration of exclusive boutique openings worldwide and a third Parisian boutique at 45, Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France. This is the first shop to congregate all lines and accessories designed by Thierry Mugler under the same roof.

1996 Launch of the first men's fragrance, "A*MEN" .

1997 The French Couture Syndicate officially invites Thierry Mugler to present a couture collection during the haute couture collections calendar. In addition, Thierry Mugler was invited to sit on the Comite Colbert; thereby joining the top 75 French companies that share the passion for excellence, creativity, and luxury in the production of their merchandise.

After seven years of fruitful partnership, confirmed in the success of the fragrances, the CLARINS group acquired a larger majority in Thierry Mugler Couture.

Haute couture Thierry Mugler Couture Women`s luxury ready-to-Wear Thierry Mugler and accessories including fine leather goods, jewelery, and shoes Complementary women`s ready-to-wear lines Mugler (classic for everyday) MTM MUGLER TRADE MARK (sportswear & leisure) Men's ready-to-wear and accessories Thierry Mugler Perfumes Women`s Perfume and body products: ANGEL Men`s Perfume and body products: A*MEN

THIERRY MUGLER VISUAL MEDIA

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399757/ Thierry Mugler – Documentary.
In this portrait of French designer Thierry Mugler, friends and colleagues discuss his skill and influence in the fashion world. Juliette Binoche, Isabelle Huppert, Victor Laszlo and Delphine de Gerphanion appear in various historical and social French sequences which highlight the Mugler's visual flair.

http://www.thierrymugler.com/ - a video of Thierry Muglers universe, located under 'Patrimony'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q54K1_KtfBs - YouTube of Thierry Mugler F/W 2006-07 homme Paris.


THIERRY MUGLER - TFS THREADS

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f60/vintage-thierry-mugler-19709.html

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f60/thierry-mugler-fall-winter-2003-a-47.html

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f60/thierry-mugler-homme-s-s-06-paris-28536.html

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f60/thierry-mugler-mens-s-s-07-paris-46070.html

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All images scanned by me from Thierry Mugler FashionFetishFantasy (post #2-17)

Thierry Mugler and Jerry Hall shot by Helmut Newton for Gala Dec 1996

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Early work S/S 1979 shot by Peter Knapp

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Left: F/W 1984-85 Shot by Roxanne Lowit. Right: F/W 1984-85 shot by Francoise Huguier.

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S/S 1986 shot by Francoise Huguier

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F/W1988-89 Shot by Jean-Phillippe Decros
The characteristic zig-zag jacket

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George Michael's video Too Funky May 1992 - Clothes by Thierry Mugler

Music video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iny3C2z9M00

Screen shots from the video see :
http://caps.fan-sites.org/!/toofunky/index.php
http://caps.fan-sites.org/!/toofunky/index.php?page=2
http://caps.fan-sites.org/!/toofunky/index.php?page=3

Too Funky video shoot May 1992 – pictures shot by Patrick Stable and Brad Branson

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Thierry Mugler in Elle Magazine F/W 1995-96

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Colored picture : F/W 1995-96 images by Patrick Stable.
B/W pictures: F/W 1995-96 image by Francoise Huguier.

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Thierry Mugler Haute Couture S/S1997 picture shot by Patrick Stable

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Thierry Mugler Haute Couture S/S1997 picture shot by Dominique Isserman

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Thierry Mugler Haute Couture S/S1997 picture shot by Francoise Huguier.

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Left: Thierry Mugler Haute Couture S/S 1998 Patrick Stable.
Right: Elle Feb 1998 shot by Pierre Dixon.

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Pictures shot by Patrick Stable and Jean-Phillippe Decros.

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Pictures shot by Patrick Stable and Jean-Phillippe Decros.