Thierry Mugler: Flamboyant French designer who pushed the boundaries of fashion
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Mugler didn’t believe haute couture should be prim and polished – it could be inspired by anything from dystopian sci-fi to Detroit industrialism
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Thierry Mugler: Flamboyant French designer who pushed the boundaries of fashion
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Thierry Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies at 73
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The Life and Work of Thierry Mugler – THE LOOK
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4 reasons why Thierry Mugler was a true fashion legend: the French designer dressed celebrities like Beyoncé, Cardi B and Kim Kardashian, and inspired gender-bending looks for David Bowie
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Thierry Mugler, fashion designer, 1948-2022
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Column: Mugler's boldness, creativity leaves unique legacy on fashion world - The Huntington News
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Thierry Mugler, fashion designer, 1948-2022
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