The Most Fabulous Mugler Moments On The Red Carpet, In Celebration Of The Great Designer

Manfred Thierry Mugler - the designer behind some of the most memorable fashion moments since the Eighties - has passed away at the age of 73. Famous for making red carpet gowns that provoked shock and awe - see, Kim Kardashian's extraordinary dress at 2019's Met Gala - Mugler stepped from his namesake label in the early '00s, but continued designing stand-out looks for his celebrity clientele that always pushed the boundaries (Casey Cadwallader was announced as the new creative director in 2017).

'This is a moment of deep emotion and great sadness for the teams at the Maison Mugler', said Sandrine Groslier, global president of fashion and fragrance. 'In the nearly 30 years of collaboration, I remember him as a genius who revolutionised the world of fashion, fragrances, photography and staging. An artist for whom the limit was no limit. An exceptionally talented, visionary and inclusive genius. Beyond being a creator with infinite energy and a boundless sense of creativity, I wish above all to pay tribute to the sensitive, generous and sincere man. We are thinking today of all those who, like us, love him and have lost their star.'

At 2019's Grammy Awards, Cardi B - a devoted fan of Mugler's - wore a vintage look from the designer's '90s archives; a gown that fanned around her body, and was crinkled to look like a seashell, with a teardrop-shaped pearl set in her bodysuit's bellybutton. Can you imagine anything more iconic? Keep scrolling for more amazing looks from Mugler.