Who is he? Brief history

Who is he? Brief history • Thierry Mugler,

launched his label in 1974 – 2003

• Collection Types: RTW, Couture.

• He is a French author, fashion designer, photographer.

• He showed his first collection for women called "Café de Paris".

• In 1973 Mugler started designing under his own label in partnership with Alain Cardeuc.

• In 1992 Mugler introduced a couture line which ran until 2000.

When he worked

(Thierry Mugler,1986)(Thierry Mugler, 1996)NOW (Mugler,2012)(Mugler,2000)

THEN

Signature Style/ piece

“I want my models to be bigger, stronger and taller than common mortals.” —Thierry Mugler

Cutting detail of signature piece

•Impractical, rigid, straight-jacket qualities limit the movement of the wearer.•Sculptural yet feminine•represents the idealised female form•contrast and juxtaposition with soft flesh•Visual parallels can be made between the design and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator

Analysis of designs (cut & construction) 1970’s

• Mugler's work over the next two decades had a style that was very much of its time: Shoulders were wide and padded; waists were wasp-like. Prints were banished: Mugler's clothes came in solid, dominating colours. Collars had exaggerated points or flame like cut-outs.

Analysis of designs (cut & construction) 1980-90’s

•An hour glass silhouette• Suit demands authority•V-neckline with notched lapel collar•Form-fitting and figure flattering

I AM Tour

Who is he (the label) “Thierry Mugler is

about the power of glamour and walking straight into the future… I’d like to find new ways for a luxury brand such as Thierry Mugler to

excite people”

Analysis of designs (cut & construction) At present

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