French fashion designer Thierry Mugler has died at the age of 73, from "natural causes," according to his agent. Known for his daring collections and designs with board shoulders and sharp tailoring, inspired by 1940s and 50s glamour, Mugler's designs were later worn by stars including David Bowie and Lady Gaga. He created many stage costumes for Beyoncé and in 2019 designed Kim Kardashian's famous "wet dress" for the Met Gala. In later years, his brand became famous for perfumes, such as Angel and Alien.

A tribute was posted on Instagram: "It is with deep sadness that the House of Mugler announces the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler. A visionary whose imagination as a couturier, perfumer and image-maker empowered people around the world to be bolder and dream bigger every day." 

Born Manfred Thierry Mugler in 1948 in Strasbourg, France, he was a talented performer and by the age of 14 was a dancer with the Ballet du Rhin. He was also an acrobat and fashion model.

With an early interest in making his own clothes, Mugler opened his first boutique in Paris during the 1970s.

Many celebrities have paid tribute to Mugler including Models Bella Hadid, Winnie Harlow and Heidi Klum. 

Sex And The City star Kristin Davis wrote that it had been "another horrible loss" of "visionary Thierry Mugler", while actress Vanessa Hudgens added: "No one did it like he did."