- Vogue reported that the designer was known for his futuristic-looking sculptural silhouettes.
- German supermodel Nadja Auermann called Mugler's designs "architecture for the body."
- Casey Cadwallader, Mugler's current creative director, said he will carry on the designer's legacy.
French fashion icon Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose was recently lauded by Vogue for his "out-of-this-world creations," died Sunday at the age of 73, according to a post on his Instagram account.
Mugler notably dressed celebrities including Cardi B, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé. In 2019, he came out of retirement to design Kim Kardashian's latex corseted dress for the Met Gala, which Harper's Bazaar reported took eight months to make.
"I remember specifically the day the theme of the Met was announced, Kanye and I were on a group chat right away. And was like, okay, it's camp? Then it's Mr. Mugler. Like, he is king of camp. He invented camp," Kardashian said during an interview with Vogue.
Individuals who wore his designs recalled the Strasbourg-born designer's affinity for sculptural silhouettes with a futuristic touch, according to Vogue. German supermodel Nadja Auermann told Vogue in 2009 that Mugler's clothes are like "architecture for the body"
The fashion company's current creative director, Casey Cadwallader, said he was honored to work alongside Mugler in a tribute post.
"You changed our perception of beauty, of confidence, of representation and self empowerment. Your legacy is something I carry with me in everything I do. Thank you," Cadwallader said on Instagram.