"TOO FUNKY" THE LIFE & LEGEND OF THIERRY MUGLER

"TOO FUNKY" - THE LIFE AND LEGEND OF THIERRY MUGLER
Manfred Thierry Mugler the artist, showman, provocateur was definitely "TOO FUNKY", nod to the George Michael video featuring Mugler's memorable designs.
Mugler unfortunately passed on the 23rd of January 2022. He leaves behind a massive creative legacy, a body of work stretching across fashion, fragrance, cinema and music. His singular creative vision and determination led him on a path to be a self-made man, a world-beater and an icon. He will be remembered for his creating signature looks for luminaries like David Bowie, Madonna, Diana Ross and Grace Jones, and perhaps most notably was responsible for Demi Moore’s iconic dress in Indecent Proposal. His work continued into the 21st century, working closely with Lady Gaga, The Kardashians and Cardi B, as well as crafting costumes for Beyonce’s 'I Am' World Tour.
Mugler was born in 1948 in Strasbourg, France. Showing signs of creativity from as young as 9, where he claimed to be more interested in drawing than school, he also studied dance from a younger age, leading him to join the Ballet of the National Rhine Opera at age 14. Studying for six years, he learnt the value of performance and showmanship, which would inform his career as a designer. In addition, he also attended the Strasbourg School of Decorative Art, which led to him creating and designing his own clothes.
After this six-year period at age 20, he moved to Paris and began working for a boutique called Gudule. Two years later he began freelance work for ready-to-wear fashion houses in Paris, London, Milan and Barcelona. In 1973, Mugler launched his first clothing line, “Café de Paris.” Fellow visionary Azzedine Alaia joined him in working on his early designs, their collaboration lasting until the late seventies, where Mugler encouraged Alaia to launch his own career. The following year, Mugler created his own label.
In 1976, fashion editor Melka Treanton asked him to show his collection in Tokyo, and two years later Mugler opened his first boutique in Paris. At the same time he launched a one-off male collection.
Story by Thomas Hutchinson
Film by Ruepong Jaroonkaiamonchai

[@davidbarnes1113]

There will never be a another like him. A true fashion artist.

[@suegallicchio5314]

He broke so many barriers with his all inclusive attitude, what a creator

[@marissashantez6051]

He really didn't break barriers. He just put it out there. His brand of inclusivity was the 90's version all the way. Where you allow people to be themselves. Not where you force your version on other people's children because you want to normalize it.

[@denisethepainterNarc-FreeZone]

He's my number one favorite designer. So sad he died but so glad he existed. Truly one of a kind

[@firestar7774]

Oooh I didn’t realise he passed!

[@iseirokonaceva1986]

His designs were so advanced n so ahead of its time...a true genius He was truly just one of a Kind

[@guglielmobusso2378]

Too bad Simonetta Gianfelici is not even mentioned in the video. She was one of his muses for a long time.

[@craigathonian]

Thank you for bringing up her name..... What a goddess ! Her and Linda Evangelista where THE best ever changing and mutating models. They were muses for a lot of designers at that time on and off the runway.... The best !

[@pinkflamingo6913]

I met him several Time as my aunt worked for him as he opened is own showroom. He was a very nice person. All his shows where amazing and différent one from the other. I remembre crying because I arrived too laye to a show and they didn’t let me in. He dressed a french minister. He did a dancing show in Paris. His transformation in Manfred made me sad because I did not reconize the sweet person I had met. When the perfume Angel went out all the women in Paris did put it and his cloches were the Ines you had to wear to go to the famous disco Le Palace. That was happiness. I miss him.

[@antidoteify]

thankk you for sharing, I have a question, what happened to his face beside age?.

[@yangtzeling7468]

Only the supermodels of the 90s and before can do justice to his creation.

[@silversonik1064]

RIP Mr Mugler!! Un grand créateur unique... Je t'adore...Thanks so much for what you brought to the industry :)

[@ELEKTRARE]

I luuuuuuvvvvv Thierry Mugler so much , his stunning clothes empower the body & figure , he will always be missed ❤❤❤🥺

[@DesmondCadoganLMT]

I never knew Manfred but I loved my dear friend Thierry.

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

We loved him too Desmond, by any moniker x

[@Soda3000Pop]

When the fragrance Angel came out, I had to have it, I wore it with pride, I bought it at Newman Marcus San Francisco, I still love it! ❤

[@corncakes6941]

his perfume is timeless he is a legend

[@Abigail-bb3tr]

This was so beautiful - Thierry was unique in every aspect

[@Soda3000Pop]

RIP Thierry Mugler, you are a great designer ❤

[@UCanHaveHim]

He used to be so handsome.

[@derrickwilliams331]

An Absolutely,Mind staking,Creative Genius,One to be inspired by!

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Absolutely!

[@rowenacruz619]

Never knew that he started the gourmand trend in perfume..that was genius and innovative

[@andrealewis2483]

He was fantastic and fab way before his time outstanding. He will greatly miss even the small people.will miss him he kept it real.....

[@Kiro6666]

Fiercely made to Rock the runways of the world and in outer space you will always be remembered for life beautiful

[@Kiro6666]

Terry Mugler masterful Masterpiece of a beautiful designer and artist iconic classic superstar fiercely made to rock the runways of the world’s beautiful

[@HenryJuhala]

Awesome reflection on Mugler's past. I only wished it was 3 times as long, like a full-length movie. Still so much about his life and fashion is untold and unknown by the general public. I am watching the movie again so I can pause it periodically to ponder some of his most iconic fashion pieces. I am more familiar with his fragrances (which are superb in both the fragrance rendition, the bottles and the packaging), but this is my first time focusing solely on his fashion, which I am aware of but not that familiar with. Thanks for providing me and us with this opportunity.

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Thanks Henry it is a pilot. Which we plan to make into a feature film. We make these partly to test the response, use as a tool to get finance or a Streaming deal, and also enter into some film awards as a short. The one we made in Feb 2022 about Virgil Abloh won best Short at Cannes.

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

You def should subscribe and watch the whole RENEGADES series, there are some amazing films in that playlist. Rei Kawakubo, Yohji, Hedi Slimane, etc...

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

@@Fashionindustrybroadcast ....oh CONGRATULATIONS on your AWARD....HE and YOU DESERVE IT....i think you should absolutely bring it to the U.S.A....hmmmm...maybe M.O.M.A....in N.Y.C.....for AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH...there is also a branch of MOMA...here in S.F....right around the corner is THE MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA..you should approach them too......now..let's discuss MUGLER...i love this short....i almost cried...for some reason the voiceover for this was so beautiful...and buttery...other than the name mispronunciation....of DJIMON...i was disappointed there was no mention of his passionate artistic relationship with...you know who...IMAN....she really credits HIM....as making her basically the runway goddess we know and love along with YSL....JOEY ARIAS...is also someone he worked with A LOT....i wish you had done more on him.......i have worked with JOEY too...which led to my 1st paparazzi moment...tell you about that some other time...in my opinion TM...was really the 1st....CREATIVE DIRECTOR ....as we know it...someone who has the ability to visualize and execute a complete..total...and utterly spellbinding scene or performance that utilizes FASHION and MUSIC...and DANCE.....i have owned pieces of his to look and admire them...not even wear them...ANGEL....is a STAPLE in the black community here in the U.S....his photography...i cannot say enough good about it...love it...i had tons of postcards of his work friends gave me...the documentary...LOVESICK..THE STORY OF ZUMANITY...i give that out as presents...people...just GAG....when they see it...you used a still from the AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES FASHION SHOW...its the still with porn star JEFF STRIKER...smile.....that show STUNNED L.A....the book HEAVENLY BODIES by MICHAEL ANKETELL....you gotta get it...it's SO DISHY..the chapter on CALVIN KLEIN ALONE...lol...MICHAEL..he was the inventor and producer of the show...says the MUGLER show set the brands M.O.....one year....classicism...the next year....FUNKY....thanks for this short...i waited awhile before i saw it because i just had to steel myself...i am still very sad he is gone...you will not see that kind of RIGOR....applied to FANTASY...again in our lifetimes.....the ultimate compliment i can give to MUGLER...is the same one LITTLE RICHARD gave about JIMI HENDRIX...HE DID IT SO GOOD...IT GAVE IT ALL TO YOU ..AND THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT ...ALL...OR NONE...

[@alejandroiiidemacedonia1897]

Thank you for this as it was needed in honour of such an amazing creator! 🙏🏻👼🏻🙏🏻

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Our pleasure!

[@abstractnymujic2783]

The video is so fluent. Masterpiece. Thank you.

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Wow, thank you!

[@Elizajayiful]

I love your closing statement.

[@user-nq9yl1bq5y]

Вечная и добрая память💜💥

[@mariameere5807]

Wow 🤩 speechless 😶 for once‼️🙏☮️ 🫶✨🌟💛🌟✨🫶

[@rramirez3095]

wow! out of this world

[@user-ke8st8jc1v]

The world of fashion is one of the sickest most twisted and disturbed world.

[@Chantel13]

Amazing talent very sadly missed

[@damonicajones4396]

Rest in Peace Mr. Mugler🌹

[@williamsauve6058]

Bravo

[@jsio3820]

Thank you for this!

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

No worries!

[@NOACCEPTANCE772]

I absolutely love the video and all the details I had no idea about! Also, not to be nitpicky but at 21:30 you said "Kate Moss" But showed a photo of Jerry Hall haha

[@chekkygurl182]

Wow whata fantastic documentary and with inspiring memorable quotes ❤. Always loved his fantastical work in fashion and watching this and seeing his recent House of Muggler shows, brought even more appreciation.

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@VeraWooden-dp7ys]

WISDOM STORMED distinguishable 🍃 SOUL RETURN TO ORIGINAL SOURCE 🍃🌈💜

[@RedEyeification]

George Michael -Too Funky.

[@user-nq9yl1bq5y]

Спасибо за Пришелец - он мой НАВСЕГДА и Аура сенсуале

[@sosure]

[@gregoryholstein3033]

What a fabulous video! Subbed immediately. Cheers 🥂

[@coreywhy]

An absolutely brilliant Designer 👑🎩👊🏽💪🏾❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥 Yet , peeps still continue to debate rather Fashion can be Art 🎨 Clearly , it can 👗💙💙

[@m.m.1670]

Genius!

[@alicemiriah]

Thank you so much for uploading this 💕

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

You're so welcome!

[@sharonanderson9632]

Awesome!

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertosilva8139]

Why does anyone feels the need to link a designers job to a celebrity as he was “better known for”… Designers like Mugler have changed fashion cause of their own talent.

[@mrfunky1768]

So completely agree, a celebrity is only an affect of brilliance not the cause of.....

[@Rufus..Calhoun]

did he ever explain why he had so much plastic surgery? his designs are HEAVEN.

[@valvacious2793]

Barbara - He was involved in a couple of car and motorcycle crashes. He broke his nose in a Jeep crash.

[@hausacat]

So you didn't watch the documentary.

[@misanthropiq]

Thank you so much 🖤

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

You’re welcome 😊

[@misanthropiq]

Thank you!@@Fashionindustrybroadcast

[@ericl587]

about Too Funky the truth is that George Michael decided very late to be in the clip, and mugler said no because everything was very precise, and George came back and wanted to fire Mugler and shoot the clip, and everyone said no (they were all volunteers for fighting AIDS, the purpose of all of this) , so after that George Michal was filmed in another studio like if he was directing the clip, and added that to the final clip, with the famous "Directed by ?". And Michael and his producers cut off all the gay and lesbian scenes because the singer was in the closet at that time.

[@lanaofficiel4042]

LEGENDE. Reste en Paix.

[@judithortiz-velazquez4992]

Chagall and the metropolitan opera house. Muglar for everything else.

[@bbrown333]

"A permanent Haute Couture membership that lasted for ten years." Um...not that permanent I guess...

[@Madalyn-]

Anyone know the song that starts at 3:47? So good!

[@brendan6768]

amazing

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Glad you think so! Thanks Brendan. You should subscribe and check out the other RENEGADES Eps.

[@NicolasGuerinetbloup]

RIP

[@mambarumba5816]

👍👍👍👌👌👌❤❤❤

[@rupertbear882]

2:59 Roma on the picture, not Milano

[@mot00mt]

Exatly

[@grahamscott1547]

Sorry but that wasn’t Kate Moss at 21:28 but regardless, RIP Thierry Mugler.

[@Kathleenpoors]

Fashion director. Yes. Decorative art.

[@DesignCHRIBO]

Which remix of too funky is it ?

[@dyptique]

Loved this as much as your other vidéos. What I truly missed were two things: formichetti depended on Gaga and was incapable of developing the vision and future collections and 2 the genius of LOreal to pull together à Mugler rétrospective at the MAD that celebrated the man and his work and gave him à chance to say farewell and receive the love from all whom adored him. For your interest Clarins were forced to drop him when he became an actor in gay s+m porn films buy their biggest mistake was to make clothes commercial as you show and shut down the fashion maison keeping their focus on promoting the name Angel instead of the master, Mugler

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Very interesting observation

[@fullyloaded1979]

Jerry hall isn’t Kate moss @ 21.20 into it

[@markomilosevic8996]

around 17:40 too funky mix, which is that ?

[@delftbrown75]

Anna Bayle was one of his favorite models

[@zoonr5]

How do you know that? I just became obsessed with this guy

[@drunk1998]

Milan ... and they show a picture og Roma! lol

[@DiscoVinyl]

Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias are from backup dancers.

[@billfleming6211]

brilliant too bad about the accidents that ruined his looks...clothes fragrance design !

[@marissashantez6051]

I cant believe they didn't mention the dress Demi More wore in "Indescent Proposal." That was such a big part of his legacy, right after the Buick bustier.

[@user-yb8vr2ip2t]

They mention it like 20 seconds in...

[@Rai_S82]

They did! 🤔

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Thank you ! xxx

[@KindellArmstrong]

Truly a tragedy 😢. I hope he is with the Angel's that inspired work and perfumes..

[@disappearintothesea]

Alien was one of the best fragrances until L’Oréal bought it.

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

"roulée comme une Buick" does not mean "drive like a Buick" but "built like a Buick". Roulée in French when applied to a woman, means she has a great body, or that she is hot ! elle est bien roulée ! Rouler also means drive but not here ! it is a bit tricky but true ! PS : I think that this expression is a bit dated, I don't hear the young people using it anymore ....

[@andrewjones9991]

I don't see a credit for the narrator. It sounds like Lisa Eldridge.

[@FlowerPower1000]

This voice sounds a lot like the amazing make-up artist Lisa Eldridge! ..it would be quite fitting.

[@laraoneal7284]

What did he die of??

[@gregoryholstein3033]

How vain is Beyoncé? She uses Muglers death to post photos of herself,she couldn’t say something lovely about him or even RIP no, she makes it all about herself. SMH. As for Kim Kardashian, the fact that Thierry came out of retirement to design her Met Gala look (it was fabulous, she looked incredible) says a lot about their relationship & her high regard and his for one another.

[@bubblebutt4919]

♥️♥️♥️✨

[@cindyinnew]

Is that Naomi Watts narrating?

[@ferragus6]

6:50 it's Gaultier... come on do your job it's not that complicated

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

Uh yea at 21:0 ish that wasn't a Kate moss pic that was Jerry hall and then you called "Ivana" which was really Ivanka!! Just sayin'

[@cou598]

It's a fantastic episode for the Designer, but the narrator's delivery puts me to sleep.

[@aribabe01]

21:27 not kate moss

[@andresalvaradoortega7469]

Cuantas personas mas moriran por esos pinchazos de la muerte????

[@teatotal8079]

In my opinion they should compete in making nice wearable clothes, for normal everyday wear,not those outlandish designs.

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Horses for courses

[@Thinksthat...]

That is not Kate Moss

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

No, it's Thierry Mugler

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

This is Kate Moss ! What do you want ?

[@XPRT10R]

yes, you're right. @21:26 it says Kate Moss, but it's Jerry Hall (again) and @ 21:34 it' Ivanka Trump, not Ivana Trump

[@tinabc4694]

i mean! love Jerry Hall tho

[@XPRT10R]

@@tinabc4694 who doesn't? Divinely Crazy Broad.

[@berrybanana1267]

The shiat that nobody wears

[@valvacious2793]

Berry - He was worth over $20 Million. Someone is buying his clothes!

[@Fashionindustrybroadcast]

Exactly it's just like Ferrari having a Formula One race team.

[@gregoryholstein3033]

Berry Banana What about your shiat name?

[@aziblas8299]

Never Funky

[@gonzaloarvietti7189]

😅i hate beyonz and mostly of the new basic pop stara Nothing like the 90s 80s glam

[@Jesuslaves]

He ruined his life with fame.😂 He ruined his body and face with fame. 😂 He was not cool😂😂😂😂

[@TenTenJ]

My POV as a sys female, I find his style too severe and flash, a little too much hunger for attention, which comes off as trashy. I think his finest work was pre and during the Alaïa collaboration. I think when designers make it big, they lose their initial inspiration and veer off into too much showmanship to maintain attention. But as a young woman at that time, you couldn’t stop me from wearing a leather bustier in the 90s every chance I got ! And my standard perfume was Angel! The man had talent, and made an enormous footprint in the fashion world.

[@hausacat]

A female is a female.

[@TenTenJ]

@@hausacat got it.

[@iAnon666]

I gotta say it, I’m love the passion put into this video but the narration made it seem like she was intentionally smiling with her words and the music choice for 3/4 of the doc both triggered tf outta me. Still I have to respect the work put in

[@gregoryholstein3033]

iAnon. God imagine being your friend? You never stop complaining.

[@iAnon666]

@@gregoryholstein3033 imagine, making a comment complaining about how someone is complaining.

[@electric_girl]

💖💝💘❤️🪄🌟✨🥰🥳🎉💐💐💐💫😇🪄❤️💖💝💘✨😇 Thierry* Mugler* has *& always will be* mine* *& my Mom*s favorite*:::. .*. L*oVE* *& L*ight*:::. .*. , Natalie*