For the fashion industry, this is another not very good winter ~ another fashion superstar has fallen, on January 23, local time, the legendary French designer Thierry Mugler died at the age of 73.
Thierry Mugler's name is no stranger to newspaper friends, and in his most active 90s, he produced an unknown number of crazy fashion ideas. Those classic catwalk works are still the secret killers for celebrities to walk the red carpet.
For example, Jin Jie and KanYe are both fanatical fans of Mugler, and Jin Jie once wore a "wet body" dress tailored for her by Thierry Mugler on the red carpet of the 2019 Met Gala, stunning the four sides.
For Halloween 2021, Kim also wore a "mechanical denim suit" designed by Thierry Mugler to transform into a cool future warrior.
These are just the tip of the iceberg, but Thierry Mugler's designs are always full of charm, tension and unforgettable appeal.
Ghost designer
Thierry Mugler's designs symbolize the "sense of foresight" of the 80s and 90s, and the dramatic fashion and styling continue to convey the spirit of innovation, which has deeply influenced the development of the fashion industry today.
Natural creatures, futuristic worlds, superheroes, and camp culture are all the colors of the Mugler fashion world
Mugler also worked as a ballet dancer in his early days, so he not only understands women, but also has his own unique views on the expressiveness of stage styling, and you can find many answers in his designs.
What is now known as "shoulder pad design" actually evolved from the style of Power Dressing. And Mugler has long played this style, domineering shoulder line, wide-waist silhouette, and the use of special laser fabrics, dazzling landmarks list the rise of women's power.
His designs often have a strange and mysterious "magic color", for example, under the exquisite cut of the line and design, he directly adapts the insect elements in the natural world to the ready-to-wear, and it is very realistic.
Butterfly bees are quite cute, and even have elements such as cockroaches, silkworm pupae, beetles and so on (curious newspaper friends can search for themselves on the Internet, and there is no picture here), which is very interesting.
In addition, the three-dimensional structure, PVC, leather and metal to create a female figure is also one of Mugler's signature works.
The shape full of mechanical and sci-fi sense is the "mechanical Ji" of that era, and it has to be said that it is similar to the sexy robot shape created by Kongshanji, and they all use another dimension of language to interpret women's sexiness.
In Theierry Mugler's world, female characters seem to have infinite possibilities that cannot be defined. Whether elegant and sexy, or ghostly and powerful, he uses his unique perspective to build works that can redefine fashion.
90s supermodel Cindy Crawford wears the Spring/Summer 1997 collection "Insect Design", the design on the chest is still a bit like the front of a motorcycle, and under the steel wrapping is a sexy torso, beautiful and distinctive.
In addition to the interpretation of various supermodels, the stars are also fans of Thierry Mugler. Beyonce is one of them.
She invited Mugler to be the concert styling consultant and created a very classic "golden armor shape", which perfectly blended the beauty and strength of Bijie.
With the blessing of Mugler's design, Beyonce transformed into a future female warrior, imagining her singing "Halo", dazzling and full of power.
Cardi B once wore a Vintage dress from Mugler on the Grammys, which was weird and even a little elegant.
As a loyal fan, Kim has performed a lot of beautiful looks.
The sense of design and line of this body interact with each other, like the second layer of Jin Jie's skin.
Irina Shayk has also performed butterfly dresses in insect collections, recreating the classics.
Creativity is the invisible wealth of the fashion industry, and the 90s Mugler seems to be a "library of inspiration" full of surprises today, and various "tributes" of the younger generations are endless.
Mugler Dress Reward
Mugler should be a good observer. Through his designs, you can form a direct connection with the real thing, transcending but retaining the beauty of nature.
The dress with the dramatic tension also occupies a lot of space in his design, and you can go through the runway video at that time, saying that it is a fanciful fashion stage play that seems more appropriate.
This set seems to carry the mysterious religious rituals of ancient Egypt, and the use of shoulder pads and golden elements is still full of power.
Mugler understands the beauty of women in all dimensions, and this set can be classified into his "Goddess" Look compilation album, whether it is the headdress or the design of rhinestones and sequins, it is fascinatingly delicate.
Dressed in Mugler's dress, the models look like characters coming out of Greek stories, beautiful and beautiful.
Whether it is a fairy or an elf, with the blessing of his clever hand, it can become vivid.
In addition to his design, in addition to beauty, there will be some decadence. It seems that the beauty he wants to create is both ephemeral and fragile.
The gradient effect of the green and yellow rhinestones is gorgeous and ghostly, but if you think about it, your hue looks like a moldy fruit color. To portray a fading beauty in this way can only be said to be too interesting to cut into.
Mugler is very good at using rhinestones to enhance the visual magnificence of the dress, supplemented by a cut that perfectly fits the curves of a woman's body, which is sexy but also unworldly.
In addition to the dress with gorgeous tension, the simple style of black and white as the main color is also his masterpiece.
Mugler's design language is bold and charming, and the unconventional cut shows the rebellious, arrogant and free side of women to the fullest.
In fact, Thierry Mugler quit his brand in 2002, saying that too much commercial development has shackled his creation.
But even if he didn't do it himself, the essence he left behind has been deeply embedded in the brand. The current designer Casey Cadwallader is also very unique in his interpretation and innovation of classics, and also breaks through the fashion circle.
Casey Cadwallader has used many popular supermodels, such as Bella, and her personal style and Mugler's design are very compatible, cold and sexy.
And transgender queer Hunter Schafer, whose interpretation of the new Mugler is also very vivid.
Thierry Mugler's departure is regrettable, but the work and inspiration he left behind has become a treasure trove, deeply influencing and leading the fashion industry. The infinite innovation he brings to fashion is how we remember him.
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Written by: Viki
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