Jump to content

Thierry Mugler: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Kyle the bot (talk | contribs)
17,245 edits
m robot Adding: fr:Thierry Mugler
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
{{unreferenced|date=October 2006}}
{{unreferenced|date=October 2006}}
{{advert}}
{{advert}}
'''Thierry Mugler''', born [[1948]] in [[Strasbourg, France]] is a [[fashion designer]], [[photography|photographer]], and creator of a [[fashion]] design company of the same name. Trained as a ballet dancer, he also studied design and created garments for friends. He moved to Paris in 1970 and worked as a window-dresser while building a reputation. He founded his label for women in 1974, and began designing for men in 1978.
'''Thierry Mugler''', born [[1948]] in [[Strasbourg, France]] is a [[fashion designer]], [[photography|photographer]], and creator of a [[fashion]] design company of the same name. While he was trained as a ballet dancer, he also studied design and created garments for friends. He moved to Paris in 1970 and worked as a window-dresser, designing clothing as a side job. He founded his label for women in 1974, and began designing for men four years later.


Mugler's work over the next two decades had a unique style that was very much of its time: it was strong, angular, sometimes almost cruel. 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 flamelike cutouts. The insect kingdom was a constant influence, as were the ladies and gentlemen of film noir.
Mugler's work over the next two decades had a unique style that was very much of its time: it was strong, angular, sometimes almost cruel. 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 flamelike cutouts. The insect kingdom was a constant influence, as were the ladies and gentlemen of film noir.


Mugler's fashion style did not survive the 1990s, though vintage versions of his clothes are still popular on auction sites like eBay. Owned since 1997 by the French cosmetics and skincare company [[Clarins]], Thierry Mugler Inc. is now mostly known for its [[perfume]] division. The couture division was closed in 2003 due to increasing losses. All Thierry Mugler ready-to-wear is now produced under license agreements, as is a line of eyeglasses.
Thierry Mugler's fashion style did not survive the 1990s, though vintage versions of his clothes are still popular on auction sites like eBay. Owned since 1997 by the French cosmetics and skincare company [[Clarins]], Thierry Mugler is now mostly known for its [[perfume]] division. The couture division was closed in 2003 due to increasing losses, and all Thierry Mugler ready-to-wear is now produced under license agreements, as is a line of eyewear.


Mugler himself has turned to other artistic interests. He has published two books featuring his fashion designs and photography, ''Thierry Mugler'' (1988) and ''Fashion Fetish Fantasy'' (1998). He also dabbles in film and video - he directed the video for George Michael's "Too Funky," featuring a parade of Mugler fashions, including the famous motorcycle dress - and collaborated with Cirque de Soleil on its 2003 "Zumanity" show.
Mugler himself has turned to other artistic interests. He has published two books featuring his fashion designs and photography, ''Thierry Mugler'' (1988) and ''Fashion Fetish Fantasy'' (1998). He also dabbles in film and video - he directed the video for George Michael's "Too Funky," featuring a parade of Mugler fashions, including the famous motorcycle dress - and collaborated with Cirque de Soleil on its 2003 "Zumanity" show.



The popular Mugler fragrance ''Angel'' was created in [[1992]]. The unusual scent, composed largely of "edible" notes such as [[berries]], [[caramel]], [[vanilla]], [[patchouli]], and [[chocolate]], is the number one women's fragrance in France, the number two women's fragrance in Europe (after [[Chanel No. 5]]), and among the top ten women's fragrances in the United States. {{citeneeded}} A men's version, ''A*Men'' (known as ''Angel MEN'' in the US, Canada, and the Middle East due to trademark issues) that shares many of the same notes, was launched in 1996. ''Angel Innocent'' (now known as simply ''Innocent'') for women followed in 1998, while ''Mugler Cologne'', inspired by a soap from Mugler's travels, was introduced three years later in 2001. ''B*Men'', the sequel to A*Men, was introduced in 2004, and in 2005, the ''Angel Garden of Stars'' fragrances ([[peony]], [[violet (plant)|violet]], and [[lily]]-tinged versions of the original women's fragrance) were introduced. ''Alien'', Mugler's first major women's fragrance launch since Angel, was introduced in limited distribution in late 2005, with the worldwide rollout continuing throughout 2006. Also in 2006, Thierry Mugler lauched a Rose Angel in the Angel Garden of Stars series along with "Summer Flash" limited editions of A*Men, Innocent, and Mugler Cologne. Thierry Mugler's perfume division is renowned for giving unlimited credit to its perfumers in order to get the best fragrance possible, whatever the price.
== Thierry Mugler fragrances ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Fragrance name
! Launch year
! Gender
! Notes
|-
| '''Angel'''
| 1992
| Women
| The first oriental gourmand fragrance; the #1 perfume in France and among the top 5 perfumes in the US
|-
| '''A*Men'''
| 1996
| Men
| Known as "Angel Men" in US/Canada and Middle East due to trademark issues
|-
| '''Innocent'''
| 1998
| Women
| Known as "Angel Innocent" until 2004
|-
| '''Mugler Cologne'''
| 2001
| Unisex
| Inspired by a soap; contains proprietary "S-molecule"
|-
| '''B*Men'''
| 2004
| Men
| Currently being phased out
|-
| '''Angel Garden of Stars'''
| 2005-06
| Women
| Floral versions of Angel (peony, violet, lily, and rose)
|-
| '''Alien'''
| 2005
| Women
| First new Thierry Mugler women's fragrance not based on the Angel concept; modeled by Tina Baltzer
|-
| '''A*Men Summer Flash'''
| 2006
| Men
| Limited-edition men's fragrance based on A*Men
|-
| '''Mugler Cologne Summer Flash'''
| 2006
| Unisex
| Limited-edition; adds a cooling ingredient to Mugler Cologne
|-
| '''Innocent Summer Flash'''
| 2006
| Women
| Limited-edition women's fragrance based on Innocent
|-
| '''Innocent Secret'''
| 2006
| Women
| Made for [[Victoria's Secret]] stores
|-
| '''Perfume: The Coffret'''
| 2006
| Unisex
| Limited-edition movie tie-in to [[Perfume: The Story of a Murderer]]; consists of 15 fragrances; cost $700 US
|-
| '''ICE*Men'''
| 2007
| Men
| New men's fragrance faced by Greg Plitt; launches worldwide in April 2007
|}<blockquote>


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 00:56, 30 January 2007

Thierry Mugler, born 1948 in Strasbourg, France is a fashion designer, photographer, and creator of a fashion design company of the same name. While he was trained as a ballet dancer, he also studied design and created garments for friends. He moved to Paris in 1970 and worked as a window-dresser, designing clothing as a side job. He founded his label for women in 1974, and began designing for men four years later.

Mugler's work over the next two decades had a unique style that was very much of its time: it was strong, angular, sometimes almost cruel. 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 flamelike cutouts. The insect kingdom was a constant influence, as were the ladies and gentlemen of film noir.

Thierry Mugler's fashion style did not survive the 1990s, though vintage versions of his clothes are still popular on auction sites like eBay. Owned since 1997 by the French cosmetics and skincare company Clarins, Thierry Mugler is now mostly known for its perfume division. The couture division was closed in 2003 due to increasing losses, and all Thierry Mugler ready-to-wear is now produced under license agreements, as is a line of eyewear.

Mugler himself has turned to other artistic interests. He has published two books featuring his fashion designs and photography, Thierry Mugler (1988) and Fashion Fetish Fantasy (1998). He also dabbles in film and video - he directed the video for George Michael's "Too Funky," featuring a parade of Mugler fashions, including the famous motorcycle dress - and collaborated with Cirque de Soleil on its 2003 "Zumanity" show.


Thierry Mugler fragrances

Fragrance name Launch year Gender Notes
Angel 1992 Women The first oriental gourmand fragrance; the #1 perfume in France and among the top 5 perfumes in the US
A*Men 1996 Men Known as "Angel Men" in US/Canada and Middle East due to trademark issues
Innocent 1998 Women Known as "Angel Innocent" until 2004
Mugler Cologne 2001 Unisex Inspired by a soap; contains proprietary "S-molecule"
B*Men 2004 Men Currently being phased out
Angel Garden of Stars 2005-06 Women Floral versions of Angel (peony, violet, lily, and rose)
Alien 2005 Women First new Thierry Mugler women's fragrance not based on the Angel concept; modeled by Tina Baltzer
A*Men Summer Flash 2006 Men Limited-edition men's fragrance based on A*Men
Mugler Cologne Summer Flash 2006 Unisex Limited-edition; adds a cooling ingredient to Mugler Cologne
Innocent Summer Flash 2006 Women Limited-edition women's fragrance based on Innocent
Innocent Secret 2006 Women Made for Victoria's Secret stores
Perfume: The Coffret 2006 Unisex Limited-edition movie tie-in to Perfume: The Story of a Murderer; consists of 15 fragrances; cost $700 US
ICE*Men 2007 Men New men's fragrance faced by Greg Plitt; launches worldwide in April 2007
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Thierry_Mugler&oldid=104220137"