On November 15, 2022, the nightlife scene of New York slowly descended upon the Brooklyn Museum. Celebrated there was the opening of Thierry Mugler: Couturissme, a global exhibit showcasing the life and legacy of the Mugler fashion house. With the exhibit concluding its world tour in Brooklyn, the final opening was certainly a cause for celebration. With a full evening of festivities planned by nightlife aficionado Susanne Bartsch, the exhibit opening marked a grand celebration of Manfred Thierry Mugler and the cultural impact of his designs. There to revel in the night was just about everyone who’s anyone in the fashion world. 

Curated by Susanne Bartsch, a close friend to Manfred Thierry Mugler, the evening brimmed with festivities calling back to the iconic fashion house. Beginning with a DJ set in the club-lit venue, guests entered to lit silhouettes of voguers, a nod to the ‘90s Mugler show staple. Filled with performances, the opening was an art showcase in and of itself. With sets from iconic New York City performers Joey Arias and Amanda Lepore, the event stood as a tribute to both the history of Mugler and the city of its setting. 

The attendee list goes on and on, mostly dressed in Mugler for the momentous evening. Mingling amongst the crowd were big-name celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Laverne Cox, and Julia Fox. Also present for the evening were singer Tinashe, actress Rowan Blanchard, and model Lourdes Leon. Apart from these top-tier celebrities, attendees also included several individuals tapped into New York nightlife and the history of Mugler, like Legendary judge and perennial voguer Leiomy Maldonado. 

After Manfred Thierry Mugler’s passing earlier in the year, many were left questioning how to mourn his loss. Mugler’s presence was magnanimous in the fashion world, a beacon of innovation and artistic progress. This, it seems, is how Mugler would want to be celebrated. The showcase of art and joy, the celebration of culture and taste. It’s parties like these that encase Mugler’s legacy in love.