S/S1998 Maison Margiela Flat Collection knit
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 1998 Maison Margiela Flat Collection knit Knit top from the iconic S/S 1998 “Flat Collection
S/S1998 Maison Margiela Flat Collection knit
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 1998 Maison Margiela Flat Collection knit Knit top from the iconic S/S 1998 “Flat Collection
Maison Margiela Patchwork Knit Jumper Size S
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the jumper is evident on this used Maison
Maison Martin Margiela Open-Weave Net Knit Jumper
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Maison Martin Margiela knit jumper. sculptural lens. Features a natural jute-like yarn, the piece
Maison Martin Margiela Off White Knit Wrap Halter Top 2000
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela off-white knit wrap
20th Century Maison Martin Margiela Blank Label Silk Knit Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Seafoam silk knit crewneck sweater with ribbed sleeves and bottom cuffs from the MAISON MARTIN
Maison Margiela Black & Grey Knit Patchwork Flared Trousers Size XS
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to the trousers is evident on this new Maison
Maison Margiela Black & Grey Knit Patchwork Flared Trousers Size XS
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
Margiela designer resale item. Details Multicolour- black, grey, green Cotton Knitted
Grey knit dress with printed scarf back MM6 Maison Margiela
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey knit dress with printed scarf back. The knit is made of wool and the scarf is rayon. SIZE S
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size S White Rib Knit Cotton Tank Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA tank top in a white cotton knit featuring a rib knit design, sleeveless
Maison Martin Margiela Grey Wool Double Knit Jacket With Belt 2000S
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Maison Martin Margiela grey wool double-knit
Maison Martin Margiela Gray Knit Cardigan With Detached Sleeves SS 2001
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Maison Martin Margiela gray knit
Maison Martin Margiela Vintage Spring 2003 100% Cotton Black Knit Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Maison Martin Margiela by Martin Vintage Spring 2003 100% Cotton Black Knit Top This is a rare
MAISON MARGIELA pale blue alpaca 2022 CHUNKY KNIT Cardigan Sweater S
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Maison Margiela cardigan is crafted from a luxurious blend of mélange pale blue
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FW 01 Iconic and rare knitted checked oversize cape
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Iconic and rare Fall Winter 2001 knitted checked oversize cape with belt by Maison Martin Margiela
MAISON MARGIELA blue white cotton knitted print dress shirt Sz 1 S
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA blue white cotton knitted print dress shirt Sz 1 S Reference: PRWU/A00153 Brand
MAISON MARGIELA 2015 100% wool black crew ribbed sock knit crop top XS
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA 2015 100% wool black crew ribbed sock knit crop top XS Reference: AAWC/A00805 Brand
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA early 90's iconic and rare knitted turtleneck mini dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Early 90's iconic and rare short sleeve turtleneck mini dress with anatomical stitchings by Maison
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA ivory viscose PANELED CAPE Sweater S
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Maison Margiela long sleeve knit sweater in ivory viscose (100%). Features a paneled
MAISON MARGIELA ivory cotton blend OVERSIZED BOUCLE CARDIGAN Jacket XS
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Maison Margiela oversized knit cardigan in off-white cotton (86%) and polyamide (14
Maison Martin Margiela Joan Of Arc Cotton Coated Sweater With Deep Neckline 2000
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela off-white knit "Joan of
F/W 1994 Artisanal Sleeveless Knit Vest
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Maison Martin Margiela F/W 1994 sleeveless knit vest featuring a textured knit and clean silhouette
$5,620
Size: Made in Italy S
CoutureMaisonMartinMargiela 1994 ArtisanalLine0 UpcycledSocks Overdyed Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
The design of this edition-of-two couture 1994 Maison Martin Margiela "Artisanal" knit pullover was
Maison Martin Margiela Grey Mohair Knit
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
A grey Mohair (80%) knit by Maison Martin Margiela featuring a buttoned front, round short raglan
Maison Martin Margiela Heavy Knit Structured Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Xiamen, Fujian
From Maison Martin Magiela main line,this firm milano stitch cream colored top features a modern
F/W 1999 Maison Martin Margiela ‘Stretched’ Elbow Knit
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
F/W 1999 Maison Martin Margiela boxy fit knit. Wide boat neck with exaggerated 'stretched' elbows
Maison Margiela Artisanal Spider-Web Hand Knit Sweater, Spring Summer 2016
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Seattle, WA
A piece you would not often see on the internet. This one including different textile: Wool, Mohair, Cashmere, unlike Raf Simons or Number(N)ine Size on tag: M, fits Oversized Con...
Maison Martin Margiela Black and Silver Glitter Knit with Exaggerated Shoulders
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
A theatrical and avant-garde black and silver glitter knit from Maison Martin Margiela. The
1990s Martin Margiela multi sleeve knit sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Cream wool knit sweater from Maison Martin Margiela featuring a turtle neck, long sleeves, draped
Martin Margiela AW1998 Flat Collection Knitted Vest
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in FITZROY, AU
A very rare piece from Martin Margiela from the iconic AW1998 Flat Collection. The team used the
Margiela black rib knit wool tube zipper dress, fw 1998
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, London
Martin Margiela; black wool rib knit tube dress with double ended zipper and oversized collar
Martin Margiela Wool Neck Dress Body Piece Circa 2000
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Berlin, DE
Maison Martin Margiela knit body piece from circa 2000. Destroyed neck line, side open with hooks
Martin Margiela Navy Cotton Knit Scarf / Collar
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Knit scarf from Martin Margiela, trompe l'oeil shawl collar effect -Closes in the front with 2
A/W 2012 Maison Margiela tornado knit dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2012 Maison Margiela Tornado Knit Dress From the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, this Maison
Maison Martin Margiela Creme Knit Poncho
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 1990's Maison Martin Margiela Creme Knit Poncho with a high neck and oversize fit. New with
Maison Martin Margiela Muticolor Knit Sneakers
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Multicolor knit sneakers by Maison Martin Margiela. Round toe. Slip-on style
Maison Margiela Zippered Knit Sweater Vest - '10s
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, IT
Expertly crafted and incredibly versatile, the Maison Margiela Zippered Knit Sweater Vest from the
Maison Martin Margiela Brown Knit Zipper Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela brown and black knit
Maison Margiela Patchwork Knit Jumper Size S
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the jumper is evident on this used Maison
Maison Martin Margiela Brown Ribbed Knit "Elbow" Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela dark brown ribbed knit
Maison Martin Margiela Knit Top A/W 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
- Autumn /Winter 1997 Runway collection by Martin Margiela - Sold by Mae Vintage London
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size M Beige Knitted Wool Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA lightweight pullover comes in beige knitted wool featuring a cropped style
MAISON MARGIELA Size S Navy Knitted Lana Wool Cardigan
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA cardigan comes in a navy heather knitted lana wool featuring a loose fit, side cut
Maison Margiela Neon Yellow Striped Knit Vest Size XS
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
on this used Maison Margiela designer resale item. Details Neon yellow Synthetic Knit vest
MM6 MAISON MARGIELA Black Knitted Wool Blend Long Tabi Gloves
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MM6 MAISON MARGIELA 'Tabi' gloves comes in a black stretch knitted wool blend featuring a long
MAISON MARGIELA Size 38 Brown Knitted Wool Turtleneck Pullover Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA Turtleneck Pullover Sweater comes in a solid brown knitted wool material, featuring
MAISON MARGIELA Size M Olive Knitted Cotton Crew-Neck Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA pullover comes in a olive knitted cotton featuring a crew-neck and leather elbow
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA M Black Wool Blend Knit Collar Coat
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA coat comes in black wool blend knit with a textured spread collar, single
MAISON MARGIELA Size XXL Brown & Khaki Knitted Cotton Epaulettes Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA sweater comes in a brown cotton with a khaki patchwork design featuring epaulettes
MAISON MARGIELA Size 4 Blue & Navy Cotton / Wool Knitted Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA pullover comes in a blue & navy wool with stripe cotton sleeves & back featuring a
Margiela Cotton Knit Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Margiela Cotton Knit Dress
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size M Navy Knit Wool Scoop Neck Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA pullover in a navy wool knit featuring a waffle knit front, blouson sleeves
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size M Cream Knit Wool Shawl Collar Cardigan
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA cardigan in a cream wool knit featuring oversized fit, shawl collar, and
MAISON MARGIELA dark green 100% wool 4 stitches knitted pants M
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA dark green 100% wool 4 stitches knitted pants M Reference: PRWU/A00209 Brand
Pre-Loved Maison Margiela Women's Black and Grey Layered Knit Jumper
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any wear to jumper is evident on this used Maison Margiela designer
MAISON MARGIELA Size L Burgundy Knit Wool Zip Up Cardigan Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA cardigan sweater jacket comes in a burgundy knitted wool featuring a high collar
Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size M Charcoal Stripe Cotton Knit Cardigan
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA cardigan comes in charcoal and gray striped cotton knit with a V neck
Maison Martin Margiela Autumn-Winter 2004 rib knit black cardigan with patchwork
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Maison Martin Margiela Autumn-Winter 2004 rib knit black cardigan with red lurex patchwork
MAISON MARGIELA GALLIANO 2018 grey herringbone cable knit blazer jacket FR36 S
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA GALLIANO 2018 grey herringbone cable knit blazer jacket FR36 S Brand: Maison
Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size L Teal Knitted Wool Blend Crewneck Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA pullover sweater comes in teal heather wool blend knit with a crewneck and
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size S Gray & Navy Blue Heather Knit Crewneck Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA crewneck, raglan sleeve pullover sweater in a medium weight gray
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size S Grey Charcoal Blue Wool Blend Knit Raglan Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA sweater in a grey, charcoal grey, and blue wool blend knit featuring long
MAISON MARGIELA 2015 100% wool black crew ribbed sock knit crop top XS
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA 2015 100% wool black crew ribbed sock knit crop top XS Reference: AAWC/A00805 Brand
MAISON MARGIELA M White & Black Contrast Ribbed Knit Cotton Blend High Collar Ja
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARGIELA jacket comes in black and white contrast striped ribbed knit with a high collar
Martin Margiela Neon Yellow Knit Harness
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela neon yellow knit harness top. Please inquire for additional images
Maison Martin Margiela White Paper Pants
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
featuring a spandex top and painted paper legs. Maison Martin Margiela Size 40 Stretch Knit and Paper
Martin Margiela Grey Open Knit Tunic
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela grey alpaca open weave sweater. Circa Fall 2008. Please inquire for
Margiela early knitted woollen cardigan, c. 1990s
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Early Maison Martin Margiela Wool Cardigan, CIRCA 1990s Size SMALL
MARGIELA Olive Green Vest Cardigan Knit Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Margiela olive green vest cardigan knit top with double zipper in the front and cut out from the
Martin Margiela Trompe Cable Knit Print Tunic 1996
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela sheer v-neck, long sleeve tunic featuring an allover brown trompe
Margiela Grey Knit Halter Dress with Detachable Long Sleeve
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Martin MARGIELA Grey Knit Halter Dress with detachable sleeve with Halter metal collar
Martin Margiela Hermes Suede and Knit Cardigan
By Hermès, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Martin Margiela for Hermes, butter colored lambskin suede cardigan having cotton knitted, sweater
Margiela black rib knit wool tube zipper dress, fw 1998
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela; black wool rib knit tube dress with double ended zipper and oversized collar
Maison Martin Margiela Off White And Grey Tip Shaggy Hippie Vest
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela off-white knit shag gilet
2000S MARTIN MARGIELA Black Cotton Knit Sweater With Leather Elbow Patches
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
2000S MARTIN MARGIELA Black Cotton Knit Sweater With Leather Elbow Patches
MARTIN MARGIELA Size M Black Sheer Wool Knit High Collar Zip Cardigan
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARTIN MARGIELA cardigan comes in black sheer wool knit with a high collar, zip front, white stitch
Martin Margiela Brown Sweater Dress 1999
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela brown knit sweater dress featuring tied straps that hold the dress
Maison Martin Margiela Black Knit Draped Poncho
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Maison Martin Margiela Line 1 Black viscose knit poncho with a long front and cropped back
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Light Gray 100% Cotton KNIT PONCHO Cape
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA - made in Italy Logos / Tags: MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA white tag
Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA M Black Ribbed Knit Wool Zip Vest
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA sweater vest comes in a wool thick ribbed knit and features a high neck, zip
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Versace White sequins and beads couture Bridal Dress
By Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Versace white couture / bridal dress Embellished with swarovski all over on the front toally made in italy in italian size range 38
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Collection Skirt Suit with Mink 38 - 6
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Nude Slinky Skirt Suit with Mink A Masterpiece from Tom Ford's Final Yves Saint Laurent Collection. F/W 2004 Runway Collection - Ready to Wear French ...
Paco Rabanne top Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh top with straps made of transparent bakelite and silvery metal. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 2001 Spring-Summer Coll...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
$3,838
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
NWT $4395 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Lace Belted Plum Blouse Fr 42
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace Blouse Top F/W 2001 Ready to Wear Collection Designer size - 42 ( please check measurements) Plum color exquisite lace over the b...
$6,187
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
$3,299
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit, fw 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit comprising: single breasted blazer jacket with shawl lapel, straight leg pants and knee length pencil skirt. Fall-Winter 1998
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black stretch Gucci tube dress designed by Tom Ford from the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This form-fitting ribbed dress features a halterneck with a 'Gucci'-stamped m...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
Belgian designer Martin Margiela (b. 1957) — whose life, career, and designs for handbags, clothing and shoes have become cult-collector obsessions — pushed those who attended his shows outside their comfort zones. In the years following the 1988 debut of Maison Martin Margiela, he toyed with creative and aesthetic paradoxes that persist in fashion today.
Consider the Spring/Summer 2001 shirt patchworked from vintage clothing labels, or his famous corset dresses made from tailoring dummies, from his Fall/Winter 1997 line. Or his oversize collection for Fall/Winter 2000. In 1992, Margiela told Dépêche Mode magazine, “My clothes appeal to women of a certain mindset rather than of a specific age or physique.”
Born in Genk, Belgium, in 1957, Margiela knew he wanted to be a fashion designer after catching glimpses of Parisian fashion on TV as a child. Although his parents discouraged this career choice as an oddly funny aspiration, Margiela enrolled in the fashion program of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. There, he befriended and graduated a year ahead of the Antwerp Six — the acclaimed group of Belgian fashion designers comprising Dries Van Noten, Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Marina Yee, Dirk Bikkembergs and Dirk Van Saene.
Like many of his contemporaries in the 1980s, Margiela understood Paris fashion but felt a deep resonance with the deconstructed beauty espoused by Japanese designers Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo, of Comme des Garçons. Margiela’s fascination with Japan influenced many of his earliest collections and designs, from a dress pieced together from broken plates to his iconic Tabi boots, inspired by the split-toe Japanese worker’s shoe, which dates back to the 15th century.
Margiela decided to launch his own line while working for renowned Paris designer Jean Paul Gaultier. With Belgian designer Jenny Meirens, Margiela established Maison Martin Margiela in the French capital in 1988.
Margiela’s debut show was nothing short of spectacular. Set in a packed Café de la Gare in the still-seedy Marais district, it was also scandalous to the Parisian fashion set of the time. The designer tore up the conventions of contemporary couture presentations, most notably having his models, plucked from the streets and wearing ink-blotted Tabis, wend their way through the crowd.
The show redefined the concept of the runway in a way that would later inspire such designers as Alexander McQueen and Demna Gvasalia.
While the notoriously private designer retired from fashion in 2009, for many Maison Martin Margiela collectors, his pieces capture the irreverence of the postwar, post-punk late 1980s and ’90s. Katy Rodriguez, cofounder of the cult vintage fashion shop Resurrection, is among those who felt a connection to Margiela’s clothing in the subliminal challenges it posed to the time’s beauty norms.
“Growing up in San Francisco and coming out of the end of punk rock, not wanting to be objectified, not wanting to be seen as a sexual object, not wanting your value to be just because you’re pretty — all those clothes played into all of that,” she says. “It really was a reflection of the kind of world the young people I knew at the time wanted to live in.”
John Galliano was named creative director at the house in 2014 and it rebranded as Maison Margiela in 2015.
Find vintage Maison Martin Margiela boots, evening dresses, jackets and more on 1stDibs.
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