Nicola Formichetti will lead Thierry Mugler men’s and women’s ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2011/12 collections.

We were looking for a young talent who could really bring new energy to the brand. Thierry Mugler has an incredibly rich heritage, which means we must always innovate, create something new, daring and special, says Joël Palix, President of Clarins Fragrance Group and Director General of Thierry Mugler.

For Thierry Mugler, Formichetti will lead a new design structure including Sébastien Peigné as Head Designer Women and Romain Kremer as Head Designer Men.

Nicola Formichetti’s touch is everywhere at the moment from the outrageous style (videos, tours and general looks) of Lady Gaga to the mass appeal imagery for Japan’s Uniqlo where he is Fashion Director. The Italian - Japanese born Fashion Director of Vogue Hommes Japan is also a contributing fashion editor of V Magazine, VMAN and Dazed & Confused .

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