Thierry Mugler dead at 73 – Fashion designer who dressed the world’s biggest stars passes away suddenly

FASHION designer Thierry Mugler, who dressed the world’s biggest stars, died suddenly at age 73.

The news was shared on the designer’s official Instagram account on Sunday.

The image posted was a blank black square with a caption that reads: “#RIP We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022.

May his soul Rest In Peace.”

The message also appears in French.

A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Throughout his career, Mugler dressed the biggest stars across entertainment, music, and more, including Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Rihanna, George Michael, Cardi B, and countless others.

He began designing in the 1970s and launched his first personal collection, Café de Paris, in 1973.

Mugler’s focus in the 1980s was on his men’s fashion collection. He went on to complete his first haute couture collection in 1992.

He retired from fashion in the early 2000s to focus on other endeavors but did return briefly in 2019 to design a Met Gala dress for Kim Kardashian.

In addition to his work as a designer, Mugler also had an expansive perfume line that retailed at Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Macy’s, among others. His first photography book was published in 1998.

The Instagram post has already amassed more than 23,000 likes.

Stars from all industries have shared their condolences and disbelief over the designer’s death.

Supermodel Bella Hadid commented “Nonononono😔” while multiple stars from various seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race – including Aquaria, Detox, Rose, and Nina West – have also commeted.

Fans are also mourning the fashion legend, with many posting Instagram comments and tributes on Twitter.

Many of the tweets feature fan-favorite looks that Mugler designed over the years.

“I’ve had the pleasure of handling some of Thierry Mugler’s pieces while working in fashion and his craftsmanship was like nothing I’d ever seen before. RIP,” wrote @chelvirattv.

Another fan called Muger a “creative genius” in a Twitter tribute.

User wrote: “his vision and art and the way he utilized the runway changed the fashion industry forever, his work will always be my favorite.”