In case you haven’t noticed, things have changed at Mugler. This season marks London-based designer David Koma’s first full collection with the legendary French house since being named Artistic Director in December 2013.
It’s no surprise the Central Saint Martins alum’s design sensibilities were a good fit for Mugler, as the long-beloved brand had been a constant inspiration for Koma’s eponymous label long before stepping into the role of Artistic Director. “As long as I discovered fashion for myself, I’ve been a true, dedicated fan of the brand. My style was shaped under its influence, so I never had troubles adjusting my creative universe to the one of Mugler. There is an absolutely wonderful heritage that, with a fresh approach, can be relevant nowadays. Mugler has always been an extravagant label, filled with an empowering glamour—and I want to keep that feeling it had, but in the context of our time.”
Blending Mugler house signatures—metal embellishments, bonded viscose—with his approachable architectural cutouts and vibrant hues, the London-based designer seamlessly modernized the brand with sleek, everyday garments the rest of us can wear. It’s clear you don’t have to be Lady Gaga to wear Koma’s Mugler: “I wanted it to be a start of something new and define the key elements of a new era of a brand: sharp, body-conscious tailoring, perfect fits. And clothes made for women that have always inspired me: sophisticated, urban, self-confident, but feminine and sensual at the same time.”
With garments this elegant, it’s safe to say: change is a good, good thing.
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Silver Belt Back Zip Fitted Skirt in orange ![]()
Silver Detail Cut-Out Shoulder Dress in black ![]()
Silver Detail Sleeveless Low-Cut Dress in off white ![]()
Cut-Out Long-Sleeve Top in black ![]()
Long-Sleeve Low-Cut Jumpsuit in off white ![]()
Silver Detail Cut-Out Sleeveless Dress in peach ![]()
It’s no surprise the Central Saint Martins alum’s design sensibilities were a good fit for Mugler, as the long-beloved brand had been a constant inspiration for Koma’s eponymous label long before stepping into the role of Artistic Director. “As long as I discovered fashion for myself, I’ve been a true, dedicated fan of the brand. My style was shaped under its influence, so I never had troubles adjusting my creative universe to the one of Mugler. There is an absolutely wonderful heritage that, with a fresh approach, can be relevant nowadays. Mugler has always been an extravagant label, filled with an empowering glamour—and I want to keep that feeling it had, but in the context of our time.”
Blending Mugler house signatures—metal embellishments, bonded viscose—with his approachable architectural cutouts and vibrant hues, the London-based designer seamlessly modernized the brand with sleek, everyday garments the rest of us can wear. It’s clear you don’t have to be Lady Gaga to wear Koma’s Mugler: “I wanted it to be a start of something new and define the key elements of a new era of a brand: sharp, body-conscious tailoring, perfect fits. And clothes made for women that have always inspired me: sophisticated, urban, self-confident, but feminine and sensual at the same time.”
With garments this elegant, it’s safe to say: change is a good, good thing.
Shop all Mugler here
Click through to view David Koma's first full collection for Mugler.
Silver Belt Back Zip Fitted Skirt in orange 
Silver Detail Cut-Out Shoulder Dress in black 
Silver Detail Sleeveless Low-Cut Dress in off white 
Cut-Out Long-Sleeve Top in black 
Long-Sleeve Low-Cut Jumpsuit in off white 
Silver Detail Cut-Out Sleeveless Dress in peach 