The fashion world tends to work in cycles. One minute, there’s a new trend and before you can snap your fingers, it’s already on its way out.
Thankfully, one designer is making a huge comeback and based on celebrity reaction, I think we’ll be seeing more of his designs sticking around.
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Thierry Mugler is one of the modern pioneers of fashion thanks to his daring and theatrical designs . Here are a few reasons why we’re so excited for his return.
Thierry Mugler’s designs are all about making a statement.
His designs are beautiful, but unlike other fashion designers who make beautiful clothes, Mugler wants his clothes to say something.
Their message is usually to stand out from the crowd and trends, but even if it’s not clear right away, you’ll be thinking about his designs long after you see one.
Inspiration comes from history
While Mugler will forever be associated with the ’80s, his designs actually draw from many different eras of fashion.
This dress recently worn by Kim Kardashian is a clear reference to ancient Greece, while some of his other designs incorporate the noir aesthetic of the 1940s.
It’s not just about making beautiful clothes.
Beauty can only take you so far in fashion. What Mugler really wants is for his clothes to stir up emotions and start a conversation.
That’s why he’s not afraid to design items that fall outside the traditional definition of what’s beautiful.
Get wild with nature-inspired designs.
Feathers and campy fashion go hand-in-hand it seems. Many of Mugler’s over-the-top designs incorporate feathers, scales, and animal prints to bring this electric vision to life.
Ready to get in touch with your wild side?
It’s all about power
Mugler’s preferences for corsets, broad shoulders and unconventional fabrics create the image of a woman who doesn’t bow down to anyone.
That’s probably why Beyoncé hired him to design the outfits for her “I Am…” world tour.
His designs are show-stoppers.
It’s been weeks and I’m still thinking about this incredible and one-of-a-kind dress that Cardi B wore on the Grammy’s red carpet.
This vintage Mugler design showcases his ability to create sculptures out of his dresses. It’s also giving me major Ursula from The Little Mermaid vibes.
The focus is on the beauty of the female body.
Mugler’s pieces celebrate and accentuate the beauty of the female body. Those sleek designs highlight every curve.
In this stunning gown recently worn by Kim Kardashian, she is able to proudly show off her body and sexuality on her terms.
Who needs more drama in their life?
I know I definitely do. Drama, theatrics, and performance as just as important to a Mugler design as the fabric and sewing pattern.
These clothes are meant to be displayed and not just worn.
Mugler changed the landscape of fashion.
Many designers, including Alexander McQueen and Jeremy Scott took inspiration from Mugler’s designs which paved the future of fashion.
It’s no wonder that Mugler is being celebrated with a retrospective in Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts right now.
