Remembering Thierry Mugler: Celebrities who wowed in the designer’s genre-bending creations

French fashion designer Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has passed away at 73. A post on his official Instagram account said he died Sunday, January 23, 2022. It did not give a cause of death. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere, File)

Thierry Mugler, and model Jerry Hall pose for photographers backstage after presenting awards at the VH1 Fashion & Music Awards show in New York, 1995. (AP Photo/Paul Hurschmann, File)

French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier (left) and Thierry Mugler try on jackets during the AIDS Gala at the Folies Bergeres in Paris, France on October 20, 1992. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon, File)

Kim Kardashian's wet look for Met Gala 2019 was the first creation from the designer for his eponymous fashion house since 2003, and it took 8 months to make, according to an article published on W Magazine. (Source: Kim Kardashian/ Instagram)

Beyonce in a Mugler creation for the I Am... World Tour. (Source: Manfred Thierry Mugler/ Instagram)

Miley Cyrus in a mesh onesie by Mugler. The look is what the designer himself referred to as 'couture lingerie' on one of his Instagram posts. (Source: Mugler/ Instagram)

Megan Fox's naked dress that she wore to the VMAs 2021, styled with a nude bralette and shimmery thongs. She, too, went for the wet look with her hair. (Source: Megan Fox/ Instagram)

Cardi B in couture Mugler at the ‘Thierry Mugler : Couturissime’ Photocall at Paris Fashion Week in September, 2021. (Source: Mugler/ Instagram)

Supermodel Irina Shayk wore the iconic Mugler butterfly dress to the photocall which featured white, green, yellow and purple scales. (Source: Mugler/ Instagram)