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Is Maison Margiela real?
Yes, Maison Margiela is real. Belgian designer Martin Margiela founded the luxury fashion house in 1988. His pieces captured the irreverence of the postwar, post-punk late 1980s and ’90s. The notoriously private designer retired from fashion in 2009. John Galliano was named creative director at the house in 2014, and it rebranded as Maison Margiela in 2015. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Maison Margiela apparel and accessories.
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2006 MARTIN MARGIELA RUNWAY 'upholstery tacks' black runway dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a black satin dress from Maison Martin Margiela’s Spring 2006 collection, known as the “upholstery tacks” dress, which was seen on the runway twice. It has a simple, clean cu...
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Early 2000s North American Maxi Dress

unworn 1999 MARTIN MARGIELA sheer 'crushed' black RUNWAY skirt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is an intentionally “crushed” sheer black skirt from Maison Martin Margiela’s Spring 1999 collection. Made from lightweight chiffon, the skirt h...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1992 MARTIN MARGIELA black shrunken wool sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Martin Margiela black wool short-sleeve sweater dating to fall of 1992. Designed in a shrunken, fitted silhouette with a ribbed crew neckline, hem, and cuffs. The knit has ...
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1990s French Sweaters

A/W2004 MAISON MARGIELA artisanal reconstructed jacket with metal chains
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Maison Margiela A/W 2004 Artisanal reconstructed jacket with metal chains A highly collectible piece from Maison Margiela's Artisanal line, Autumn/Winter 2004. This reconstructed ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Maison Martin Margiela Sac Daim Pentagon Base Beige Suede Bucket Bag by Margiela
By Maison Martin Margiela, Martin Margiella
Located in PARIS, FR
Maison Martin Margiela bag, rigid base with pentagon motif, in slightly pale yellow beige suede, suede interior with 2 compartments, one plated and...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags

MARTIN MARGIELA RUNWAY Replica '1970's evening dress'
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Martin Margiela Replica “1970’s Evening Dress” in jet black. Inspired by a vintage 1970s silhouette, this dress is made from a soft, fluid jersey that drapes beautifully on the body....
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Early 2000s North American Maxi Dress

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