Martin margiela parents

Martin Margiela first got the fashion world thinking in 1989 with a collection that challenged what luxury could be. Applying 'grunge' techniques such as deconstruction, recycling and raw finishes, in an intelligent and sleek manner, his ideas provoked shock and intrigue. In a rejection of mass media culture, Margiela became an anonymous design hand and has hardly ever been photographed or interviewed. Working under the collective 'Maison Martin Margiela' for over 20 years, Margiela left the label in 2009, however a 'faceless' team continue to produce surreal and challenging collections.

• Martin Margiela was born on April 9 1957 in Genk, Belgium.
• In a rare interview with Sphere in 1983, Margiela talked about his first fashion experience. "I was watching the TV news and there was an item about (Paco) Rabanne and (André) Courrèges. As soon as I saw their designs I thought, 'how wonderful, people are doing the sort of thing I want to do'."
• Margiela graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp in 1979. Today he
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  Maison Margiela

  French fashion house

  Maison Margiela, formerly Maison Martin Margiela, is a French luxuryfashion house founded by Belgian designer Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens^[1] in 1988 and headquartered in Paris.^[2] The house produces both haute couture-inspired artisanal collections and ready-to-wear collections, with the former influencing the designs of the latter.^[3] Product lines include womenswear, menswear, jewellery, footwear, accessories, leather goods, perfumes^[2] and household goods.^[4] Known for deconstructive and avant-garde designs with unconventional materials,^[2] Maison Margiela has traditionally held live shows in unusual settings, for example empty metro stations^[5] and street corners.^[6] Models' faces are often obscured^[7] by fabric or long hair to direct attention to the clothes and design.^[8] Margiela resigned as creative designer in 2009.^[9]John Galliano was appointed to the role in 2014,^[10] and resigned in 2024. ^[11]

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  Who is hiding behind the famous haute couture house Maison Margiela?

  On the occasion of the reception of the new collection we have decided to introduce this mysterious and talented character.
  Prestigious French haute couture house, Maison Martin Margiela was founded in 1988 thanks to the Belgian designer Martin Margiela. His universe, built both on the sketch and the transformation of pre-established rules, quickly seduced followers of the non-conformist style.

  Discover the history and creations of this exceptional MM6 Maison Margiela on our website.

  Creations in complete discretion

  Martin Margiela is one of the most discreet creators in the world. He refuses many interviews and usually answers by fax. We find few photos of him, very few on the internet, he did not always greet his parades, or even never. Disappeared from radar for 10 years, Margiela was little known to the general public.

  For the press, this anonymity is an advertising strategy, although Maison Martin Margiela claims that this anonymity is a reaction to a fashion industry that had become too comm