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Mugler

France · Paris, est. 1974

The house of Mugler was founded in Paris in 1974 by Manfred Thierry Mugler.

The short answer

Manfred Thierry Mugler founded his house in Paris in 1974. A multidisciplinary artist, he worked across fashion, tailoring and fragrance. His sculptural, theatrical silhouettes defined much of 1980s fashion, and vintage pieces under the Thierry Mugler label are collected for that era.

Mugler
The house of Mugler was founded in Paris in 1974 by Manfred Thierry Mugler.
The houseFrance · Paris, est. 1974

The house.

Manfred Thierry Mugler founded his house in Paris in 1974. A multidisciplinary artist, he worked across fashion, tailoring and fragrance.

His sculptural, theatrical silhouettes defined much of 1980s fashion, and vintage pieces under the Thierry Mugler label are collected for that era.

Known forWhat the pieces show

What the pieces show.

  • 01Sculptural tailoringStrong shoulders and body-shaping cuts.
  • 02The 1980sThe decade his work defined.
  • 03TheatreFashion shown as spectacle.
Buying pre-ownedHow to read one

Read the piece,
not the name.

With a vintage Mugler piece, start with the markings: a signed piece carries the house name, and the finish should be even, without wear through the plating at the edges. Check that hinges and clasps close firmly, and compare the size with a piece that already fits you.

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Common questions

About Mugler.

What is Mugler?

Manfred Thierry Mugler founded his house in Paris in 1974. A multidisciplinary artist, he worked across fashion, tailoring and fragrance.

Where is Mugler from?

France (Paris).

When was Mugler founded?

The house was founded in 1974.

How do I check a pre-owned Mugler piece before buying?

Start with the markings: a signed piece carries the house name, and the finish should be even, without wear through the plating at the edges. Check that hinges and clasps close firmly.