Mugler Brand
Stardust Aphrodite: Mugler’s Spellbinding SS26 Revival Of Hollywood Glamour
Luxferity, 27.10.2025
"Dance for me, Salomé, I beseech you. If you dance for me you may ask of me what you will, and I will give it you, even unto the half of my kingdom."
Oscar Wilde, Salomé
Bead Embroidered Long Dress
Mugler unveils Stardust Aphrodite, the first chapter in a bold new trilogy, The Obscure Object of Desire: A Trilogy of Glorified Clichés. The Spring Summer 2026 collection immerses viewers in a dreamlike interplay of fantasy and desire, blending brutalist environments with intimate boudoir settings.
Sequin Embroidered Midi Dress (Shadow Rose)
A Modern Goddess Reimagined
From mythical Aphrodite to biblical Salomé, Stardust Aphrodite channels the timeless allure of the showgirl, celebrated on the silver screen as a symbol of seduction, glamour, and mystery. Mugler resurrects the iconography of vaudeville and cabaret with glittering feathers, liquid pastel satin, and sculptural silhouettes, exploring the dualities that define both fantasy and reality.
Elie Saab Leather Bag (Nude)
The collection pays homage to cinematic muses like Marlene Dietrich and Fassbinder’s Lola, fusing Hollywood glamour with a fetishized aesthetic. Vulnerability intertwines with self-possession, creating pieces that are both sensually charged and strikingly unattainable—a reflection of the powerful contradictions inherent in desire.
Elie Saab Leather Pumps (Nude)
Maximalist Glamour Meets Purist Minimalism
Stardust Aphrodite thrives on contrasts: ornamented vs. austere, nostalgia vs. futurism, and fantasy vs. reality. Corseted totems and hourglass silhouettes evolve into barely-there second skin, enhanced with matte, flesh-toned bijoux. Sculpted dresses hover around the body while shredded fringe cascades create movement, translating the performative energy of the stage into couture. Androgynous suits with strong shoulders punctuate the collection, showcasing Mugler’s ongoing fascination with power and stature in fashion.
Borsalino X Elie Saab Nila Hat (White)
A Stage Set for Desire
Under enigmatic lighting, each ensemble becomes part of a living performance, awakening glamour as a disruptive antidote to the mundane. Stardust Aphrodite is more than fashion—it is a manifesto, a vivid exploration of desire, poetics, and decadent beauty. This first act sets the stage for a trilogy that promises to deconstruct and reimagine the fantasies of haute couture.
Cotton Silk Shawl (Nude)
