French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Sunday, was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows. He was 73.

Mugler's daring collections came to define the decade's power dressing, with his clothes noted for their structured and sophisticated silhouettes, showcased by his extravagant shows.

"I always thought that fashion was not enough on its own and that it had to be shown in its musical and theatrical environment," he once said.

In later years, he dressed Beyonce and Lady Gaga -- and in 2019 came out of retirement to create Kim Kardashian's Met Gala look.

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"We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022," said a post on the designer's official Facebook account.

His agent Jean-Baptiste Rougeot, who said the designer had died of "natural causes", added he had been due to announce new collaborations early this week.

Showman at heart

Born in Strasbourg in December 1948, as a young teen Mugler joined the Opera du Rhin's ballet company before studying at the School of Decorative Arts.

From a young age he created his own clothes, adapting items bought at nearby flea markets. He moved to Paris aged 20, initially to work with another ballet company -- but was more successful with his own wardrobe.

Mugler soon became a freelance stylist and worked for various fashion houses in Paris, London and Milan.

In 1973, he took the plunge and created his own label "Caf~CHECK~ de Paris", before founding "Thierry Mugler" a year later.

His designs exacerbated and celebrated women's forms: shoulders accentuated by padding, plunging necklines, constricted waists and rounded hips.

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"Dancing taught me a lot about posture, the organisation of clothing, the importance of the shoulders, the head carriage, the play and rhythm of the legs," said Mugler.

A showman at heart, he organised spectacular presentations of his creations pioneering the modern spectacle of the 21st century fashion show.

"Today's fashion shows are a continuation of what Mugler invented. The collections were pretexts for fashion shows," recalled Didier Grumbach, former CEO of Thierry Mugler.

He had showmanship in his blood: for the 10th anniversary of his label in 1984, he organised the first public fashion show in Europe with 6,000 attending the rock concert-like show.

But nothing compared to the 20th anniversary celebration in 1995, staged at the Cirque d'Hiver.

Models including Jerry Hall, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova and Kate Moss paraded alongside stars such as Tippi Hedren and Julie Newmar with the spectacle culminating in a performance from James Brown.

Later years

The 1992 launch of his company's first perfume "Angel" -- in collaboration with Clarins, which acquired a stake in the company before taking control in 1997 -- was a runaway success.

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Clarins shuttered Thierry Mugler ready-to-wear in 2003, a year after the designer reportedly left the brand, but continued the scent business with "Angel" rivalling Chanel's No.5 for the top spot in sales.

Renowned for his work with celebrities, he counted Grace Jones and Hall among his muses, and had a long-running creative collaboration with David Bowie -- even dressing him for his wedding to Iman.

Despite seemingly retiring from fashion's frontlines in the early 2000s, Mugler continued to impact culture and worked with Beyonce on her "I am..." world tour.

In later years the designer suffered a series of accidents requiring facial surgery, and rebuilt his body with intensive bodybuilding while engaging in meditation and yoga.

French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Sunday, was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows.

French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Sunday, was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows. He was 73. Mugler's daring collections came to define the decade's power dressing, with his clothes noted for their structured and sophisticated silhouettes, showcased by his extravagant shows. "I always thought that fashion was not enough on its own and that it had to be shown in its musical and theatrical environment," he once said. In later years, he dressed Beyonce and Lady Gaga -- and in 2019 came out of retirement to create Kim Kardashian's Met Gala look. Exclusive! Diane Kruger interview: Playing Marie in 'The 355' and her love-hate equation with Jessica Chastain "We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022," said a post on the designer's official Facebook account. His agent Jean-Baptiste Rougeot, who said the designer had died of "natural causes", added he had been due to announce new collaborations early this week. Showman at heart Born in Strasbourg in December 1948, as a young teen Mugler joined the Opera du Rhin's ballet company before studying at the School of Decorative Arts. From a young age he created his own clothes, adapting items bought at nearby flea markets. He moved to Paris aged 20, initially to work with another ballet company -- but was more successful with his own wardrobe. Mugler soon became a freelance stylist and worked for various fashion houses in Paris, London and Milan. In 1973, he took the plunge and created his own label "Caf~CHECK~ de Paris", before founding "Thierry Mugler" a year later. His designs exacerbated and celebrated women's forms: shoulders accentuated by padding, plunging necklines, constricted waists and rounded hips. Exclusive! Jessica Chastain interview: Was important for me to make a film where actresses own their work "Dancing taught me a lot about posture, the organisation of clothing, the importance of the shoulders, the head carriage, the play and rhythm of the legs," said Mugler. A showman at heart, he organised spectacular presentations of his creations pioneering the modern spectacle of the 21st century fashion show. "Today's fashion shows are a continuation of what Mugler invented. The collections were pretexts for fashion shows," recalled Didier Grumbach, former CEO of Thierry Mugler. He had showmanship in his blood: for the 10th anniversary of his label in 1984, he organised the first public fashion show in Europe with 6,000 attending the rock concert-like show. But nothing compared to the 20th anniversary celebration in 1995, staged at the Cirque d'Hiver. Models including Jerry Hall, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova and Kate Moss paraded alongside stars such as Tippi Hedren and Julie Newmar with the spectacle culminating in a performance from James Brown. Later years The 1992 launch of his company's first perfume "Angel" -- in collaboration with Clarins, which acquired a stake in the company before taking control in 1997 -- was a runaway success. Exclusive | Lupita Nyong'o interview on her film 'The 355' and playing a tech specialist Clarins shuttered Thierry Mugler ready-to-wear in 2003, a year after the designer reportedly left the brand, but continued the scent business with "Angel" rivalling Chanel's No.5 for the top spot in sales. Renowned for his work with celebrities, he counted Grace Jones and Hall among his muses, and had a long-running creative collaboration with David Bowie -- even dressing him for his wedding to Iman. Despite seemingly retiring from fashion's frontlines in the early 2000s, Mugler continued to impact culture and worked with Beyonce on her "I am..." world tour. In later years the designer suffered a series of accidents requiring facial surgery, and rebuilt his body with intensive bodybuilding while engaging in meditation and yoga.

French fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies at 73

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin,&nbsp;who died earlier this week at the age of 98,&nbsp;was laid to rest on Saturday in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery, his family told AFP.

In accordance with his wishes, Cardin was buried in a black coffin with a sword he had designed, the handle intertwined with a thimble, the eye of a needle and a spool of thread while the blade resembled a pair of scissors.

Famed for his futuristic designs, Cardin won renown in postwar Europe and turned his name into a money-spinning global brand.

He was laid to rest in a vault with his former companion and partner Andre Oliver, who died in 1993.

Under a canopy of green canvas, Cardin's favourite colour, family and friends gathered before the burial for a blessing and tributes.

The couturier, who was born into a low-income family in northern Italy but became a France-based fashion superstar, died on Tuesday in a hospital in Neuilly in the west of Paris.

After setting up his own fashion label in 1950, he quickly established a name as an innovator, creating the now legendary bubble dress in 1954.

His 1964 "Space Age" collection remains a landmark in fashion history.

A memorial service will be held in Paris at the end of January.

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who died earlier this week at the age of 98, was laid to rest on Saturday in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery, his family told AFP.

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who died earlier this week at the age of 98, was laid to rest on Saturday in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery, his family told AFP. In accordance with his wishes, Cardin was buried in a black coffin with a sword he had designed, the handle intertwined with a thimble, the eye of a needle and a spool of thread while the blade resembled a pair of scissors. Famed for his futuristic designs, Cardin won renown in postwar Europe and turned his name into a money-spinning global brand. He was laid to rest in a vault with his former companion and partner Andre Oliver, who died in 1993. Under a canopy of green canvas, Cardin's favourite colour, family and friends gathered before the burial for a blessing and tributes. The couturier, who was born into a low-income family in northern Italy but became a France-based fashion superstar, died on Tuesday in a hospital in Neuilly in the west of Paris. After setting up his own fashion label in 1950, he quickly established a name as an innovator, creating the now legendary bubble dress in 1954. His 1964 "Space Age" collection remains a landmark in fashion history. A memorial service will be held in Paris at the end of January.

French fashion icon Pierre Cardin gets buried in Paris

Born into poverty in 1922 near Venice in northern Italy, his family emigrated to France when he was a small child.

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, whose futuristic space-inspired looks upended catwalk styles in the 1960s and 70s, has died at the age of 98, France`s Fine Arts Academy said. 
 
Cardin, who cut his teeth working at top couture houses such as Christian Dior, went on to launch his own brand and pioneered the use of licensing in fashion, plastering his label`s name on products of all kinds. 
 
As well as shaking up fashion with bubble-dresses and geometrical designs, Cardin was also one of the first to bring high fashion to the masses by selling collections in department stores from the late 1950s. 
 
His savvy business sense brought him a mix of admiration but also scorn from fashion purists at the time. 
 
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While he no longer presented runway collections, Cardin remained active in the industry, attending parties and events and taking young designers under his wing. 
 
He has previously been a mentor to prominent designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier. 
 
 
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French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, whose futuristic space-inspired looks upended catwalk styles in the 1960s and 70s, has died at the age of 98, France`s Fine Arts Academy said.

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, whose futuristic space-inspired looks upended catwalk styles in the 1960s and 70s, has died at the age of 98, France`s Fine Arts Academy said. Cardin, who cut his teeth working at top couture houses such as Christian Dior, went on to launch his own brand and pioneered the use of licensing in fashion, plastering his label`s name on products of all kinds. As well as shaking up fashion with bubble-dresses and geometrical designs, Cardin was also one of the first to bring high fashion to the masses by selling collections in department stores from the late 1950s. His savvy business sense brought him a mix of admiration but also scorn from fashion purists at the time. Also see: Chadwick Boseman to Sean Connery: Hollywood stars we’ve lost in 2020 While he no longer presented runway collections, Cardin remained active in the industry, attending parties and events and taking young designers under his wing. He has previously been a mentor to prominent designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Pierre Cardin, the iconic french fashion designer, dies at 98

French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro is no more. The man who did not shy away from using vibrant colours in his clothes, using prints on prints and reinvented the style of draping, died at the age of 86.

It was confirmed Sunday by the eponymous Paris fashion house Emanuel founded. In an Instagram post, the label announced that he “will remain in our memories as the Master of sensuality, of colour and flamboyance.”

According to French media, Emanuel Ungaro died Saturday but the official announcement was made a day later.&nbsp;

Emanuel was born in the southern French city of Aix-en-Provence in 1933.&nbsp;

He took to clothes and the artistry behind making them as he learned how to sew from his father who was an Italian tailor. He moved to Paris at the age of 23 and two years later, he started working as an assistant to Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.&nbsp;

Before finding his own company in 1965, he worked for a couple of years for the Courreges house.&nbsp;

Emanuel was a favourite among the high profile celebs and he dressed celebrities like Jacqueline Kennedy, Gena Rowlands and Catherine Deneuve.

The French designer is now survived by his wife and their daughter.

French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro is no more. The man who did not shy away from using vibrant colours in his clothes, using prints on prints and reinvented the style of draping, died at the age of 86.

French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro is no more. The man who did not shy away from using vibrant colours in his clothes, using prints on prints and reinvented the style of draping, died at the age of 86. It was confirmed Sunday by the eponymous Paris fashion house Emanuel founded. In an Instagram post, the label announced that he “will remain in our memories as the Master of sensuality, of colour and flamboyance.” According to French media, Emanuel Ungaro died Saturday but the official announcement was made a day later. Emanuel was born in the southern French city of Aix-en-Provence in 1933. He took to clothes and the artistry behind making them as he learned how to sew from his father who was an Italian tailor. He moved to Paris at the age of 23 and two years later, he started working as an assistant to Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga. Before finding his own company in 1965, he worked for a couple of years for the Courreges house. Emanuel was a favourite among the high profile celebs and he dressed celebrities like Jacqueline Kennedy, Gena Rowlands and Catherine Deneuve. The French designer is now survived by his wife and their daughter.

French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro dies at 86

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