Tributes for iconic French designer Thierry Mugler, who died aged 73
In an official post to his Instagram account, a representative said: “We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday, January 23rd 2022. May his soul Rest In Peace.”
Mugler – who retired from his own label in 2002 – has been described as a “forward-thinking fashion titan” who was “renowned for combining Surrealism, sci-fi and fetish into his garments.”
The fashion icon dressed A-listers such as Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, George Michael, David Bowie, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Rihanna and many more.
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Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, who walked twice for Mugler in the ’90s, perfectly summed up his work, saying: “Even his archive collection today seems futuristic.”
Beyonce paid tribute to the late designer who designed the costumes for her 2009 I am… World Tour.
On her official website, the singer posted a black and white photo of Mugler with ‘Rest In Peace’ above it.
I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives pic.twitter.com/Z3ggaVjK2D
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) January 24, 2022
And many more famous faces paid tribute online.
Model Georgia May Jagger commented: “I cannot believe this is true sending love to you all. Thierry was a force of creativity and kindness.” While Bella Hadid added, “Nonononono” along with a sad emoji.
Along with a snap of the pair together, Diana Ross tweeted: “I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives.”
“Devastating. Rip to an absolute legend,” RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Aquaria added.
Fans of the famed French designer also turned to Twitter to pay respects to one of the greatest couturiers in history.
rest in peace to one of the greatest and most inspirational designers to ever do it, manfred thierry mugler pic.twitter.com/IqgjAOcWWE
— corinne ☆ (@MIUCClAMUSE) January 23, 2022
Thierry Mugler fashion
Thierry Mugler fashion known for the powerful-shouldered, cinch-waisted silhouettes that reigned over fashion in the 1980s. The French designer has been described as “a visionary whose imagination as a couturier, perfumer and image-maker empowered people around the world to be bolder and dream bigger every day.”
In 2019, he returned to the fashion world from retirement to make Kim Kardashian’s iconic “wet look” for the annual Met Gala and created her “CowBot Girl” Halloween costume last year.
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