French fashion icon Thierry Mugler who has dressed Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé dies at age 73

  • Official Instagram account of Mugler confirmed Mugler’s passing on Sunday night 
  • “#RIP” The post said, “#RIP We are deeply sorry to inform you of the death of Manfred Thierry Murgler Sunday 23 January 2022.” His soul may rest in peace.
  • Mugler dressed some of the top names in fashion and showbiz. He even retired in 2019 in order to wear Kardashian at the Met Gala.
  • Famous Frenchman-dressed celebrities include George Michael, Cindy Crawford, Sharon Stone, and David Bowie. 
  • He also showcased his products to modern stars, including Rihanna, Katy Perry and Cardi B. 










Thierry Mugler was a French fashion designer who made iconic designs that were loved by Hollywood royalty, including Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Beyonce. 

Mugler’s official Instagram profile confirmed that he died Sunday night.   

“#RIP” The post said, “We are deeply sorry to inform you of the death of Manfred Thierry Murgler Sunday 23 January 2022.” His soul may rest in peace.

The cause of his death is unknown. 

Mugler dressed some of the top names in fashion and showbiz. He even retired in 2019 in order to wear Kardashian at the Met Gala.  

Iconic French fashion designer Thierry Mugler, whose designs were warn by entertainment royalty from Kim Kardashian to Lady Gaga to Beyonce, is dead at the age of 73

Thierry Mugler is a French fashion designer who was admired by celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Lady Gaga and Beyonce.

Mugler's official Instagram page confirmed his passing Sunday night

Official Instagram account of Mugler confirmed Mugler’s passing on Sunday night

Mugler (center) and members of Dee Lite band attend a fashion week party in the 1980s

Mugler (center) with members of Dee Lite attend a 1980s fashion week party

Mugler, seen at the dress rehearsal of his show 'The Wyld - Not of this world' in October 2014

Mugler seen in the dressing rehearsal of his show The Wyld – Not of this world’ on October 2014.

Mugler, seen here in Paris in July of 1992 at a fashion show

Mugler was photographed here, in Paris, in July 1992 at a Fashion Show

Thierry Mugler (right) and Jean Paul Gaultier attend a fashion week Party at Les Bains Douches in the 1990s in Paris

Jean Paul Gaultier (right) and Thierry Mulgler (left) attend a party at Les Bains Douches for fashion week in Paris in the 1990s.

Famous celebrities who were also dressed by Frenchman are George Michael and Cindy Crawford, Sharon Stone and David Bowie as well as contemporary stars such Cardi B and Katy Perry. 

Mugler’s line of perfumes is still popular. In June 2020, Mugler released Angel Nova, his most recent perfume. 

In the 1980s and 1990s, he was well-known for his distinctive designs that were seen everywhere from stage to runway.  

He also helped to open the door for transgender models. Mugler even used them on his 1984 stage show.    

Angel was his first fragrance, and it was released in 1992. Barbara Walters and Hillary Clinton were said to have preferred Angel.  

Thierry Mugler and Georges Bedran attend the Manfred Thierry Mugler Photographe exhibition at Polka Factory in 2019

Thierry Mugler, Georges Bedran and the Manfred Thierry Mugler Photographe Exhibition at Polka Factory 2019

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