THIERRY Mugler's secondary line, 'Active', has been replaced this season by a new, improved version, simply called 'Mugler'.
Similar to the primary range, 'Mugler' was launched 'in accordance with the company's strategy to expand from within', according to spokesman Isa Peron.
The collection is being manufactured entirely on Mugler's own premises in France. Its predecessor, 'Active', was made by licensees in Italy.
'We were not very satisfied with the previous arrangement and now feel like we have more control,' Ms Peron said.
The collection also rounds off the main Thierry Mugler range by providing weekend and sporty wear.
Ms Peron said some of the designer's ready-to-wear pieces were of 'haute couture' quality - spectacular in workmanship and, of course, with prices to match.
'We do some couture pieces for individual clients, and there are definitely some parts of the main collection that we consider of couture standard,' she said.