Iconic Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Dead At 73

Another fashion powerhouse has sadly passed away.

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On Sunday, it was announced that French designer Thierry Mugler died.

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The iconic designer was 73 years old.

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The devastating news was shared on social media by his team.

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Mugler died on January 23 but no further details were given about his cause of death.

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Mugler has been on the fashion scene since the early ‘80s.

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He is known for his signature cinch-waisted silhouetted style.

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He has dressed some of the biggest names in the industry including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Madonna.

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One of his most notable looks was Kim Kardashian’s beaded latex gown to the 2019 Met Gala

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