Thierry Mugler is a French fashion designer and photographer known for his powerful 80s fashion trends and is often credited with introducing a new fragrance trend or category – gourmand – in the 90s.

His first personal collection for women was produced in 1973. Mugler opened his first boutique in Paris and also launched a men's collection in 1978. His style is characterized by futuristic shapes and imaginative elements.

Mugler's first fragrance, Angel, was introduced in 1992 and caused a sensation in the perfume world with its unapologetically sweet and culinary notes. This fragrance had a huge influence on the perfume industry in the 90s and still has a large fan base among both women and men. In 2007, Angel was inducted into the Fifi Awards Hall of Fame.

Angel and A*Men have inspired dozens of flankers, along with Alien, another best-seller that Mugler introduced in 2005.