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Wolford and Mugler launch skinwear collection

Wolford has unveiled a 12-piece skinwear capsule collection with Mugler that celebrates the body. The new skinwear collection combines Mugler’s bold designs with Wolford’s innovative techniques and features bodysuits, dresses, gloves, leggings, and cycling shorts. Each piece features shape lift construction, alongside enhanced tailoring details...

Sep 26, 2022

Video

Video: Mugler SS21 collection

In this video, French fashion brand Mugler has presented its SS21 collection featuring models including Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk, Dominique Jackson and more. Watch the video below. Video: Mugler via YouTube Photo credit: Issara Imj, Facebook

Apr 1, 2021

Business

L'Oréal acquires Mugler and Azzaro perfumes

Typically an economic downturn is a rare time for mergers and acquisitions, but L'Oréal has just completed the acquisition of both Mugler and Azzaro perfumes. Last year, the cosmetics conglomerate announced a deal with Clarins to purchase the two perfume brands, and in the midst of a global pandemic, they somehow have managed to finalize the...

Apr 1, 2020

Business

L’Oréal in talks to buy Mugler and Azzaro

L’Oreal has confirmed that it has entered into an exclusive negotiation with the Clarins Group to acquire the Mugler fragrance and fashion businesses, as well as the Azzaro fragrance brand and accessories. The move, which it said remains “subject to consultation” will be completed later this year, is part of L’Oreal’s plans to reinforce its...

Jul 3, 2019

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Mugler names Casey Cadwallader as artistic director

David Koma's replacement at Mugler has been named, and he's none other than Casey Cadwallader. The young man might not be a household name yet, but he has quite the impressive résumé. Cadwallader graduated from Cornell with a degree in architecture, and although he didn't go to a top fashion design school, like Parsons or Central Saint Martins,...

Dec 5, 2017

Fashion

Mugler to unify company under one name and logo

All for one and one for all at French fashion house Mugler, as the company revealed plans to unify its fashion range and fragrance lines under one name and logo. The unification of the fashion and fragrance businesses is set to begin with the impending launch of Mugler’s newest women’s fragrance, Angel Muse, in the middle of March, which will...

Mar 7, 2016

Fashion

PFW takes to the catwalks

Flamboyant designer Jean Paul Gaultier's last ready-to-wear show will provide an emotional highlight of nine days of fashion collections due to get underway in Paris on Tuesday. The 62-year-old showman of the catwalks is to bow out of ready-to-wear after nearly 40 years to concentrate on his couture collections. The designer has said the...

Sep 23, 2014

Apparel

Mugler to open first boutique

French luxury fashion house Mugler is to open its eponymous Milan shop-in-shop on Via Borgospesso this week, following its licensing agreement with Italian ready-to-wear and accessories manufacturer and distributor Ittierre Group. The new boutique is part of It’s 30 Manzoni, the first department store inaugurated by Ittierre, and will see the...

Jun 24, 2013

Apparel

Thierry Mugler named creative advisor for namesake brand

Fashion designer Thierry Mugler has been confirmed as the new creative advisor to Thierry Mugler SAS director general and Clarins Fragrance Group president Joël Palix. The designer, who founded the brand, has served as Thierry Mugler Parfum’s artistic director since 1992, and will now be offering advice to the French businessman on various...

Apr 22, 2013

Apparel

Nicola Formichetti departs Mugler

Lady Gaga’s stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving Mugler, after just over two years as creative director for the French fashion house. Hired in September 2010 to revive the brands fashion line, Formichetti unveiled his first collection for the label for autumn/winter 2011, which featured a catwalk performance from Lady Gaga. Joel Palix,...

Apr 3, 2013