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Margiela Couture

Martin Margiela 'Semi Couture' canvas sleeves, fw 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and archival pair of Martin Margiela 'Semi Couture' Canvas Sleeves from the
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1990s French Jackets

Couture 1990 MartinMargiela Unique Openwork Mohair Knit Snap&Tie Convertible Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
With Belgian former couture-fashion designer Martin Margiela's original blank-white textural-cotton
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1990s Italian Vests

Couture Martin Margiela 1994 Artisanal Line0 Upcycled Socks Overdyed Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
In 1994, Martin Margiela did something unprecedented with his luxury fashion brand Maison Martin
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1990s Belgian Pullovers

Couture MartinMargiela 1998 Artisanal Lingerie & WorkOnPaper Line0 WhiteBoxedSet
By Martin Margiella, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
-two white-boxed set for Spring 1998 that includes the couture Maison Martin Margiela "Artisanal Line 0
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Margiela Linen Semi Couture Stockman Corset, fw 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, London
Martin Margiela; Linen Semi Couture Stockman corseted waistcoat. Stamped in black ink resembling a
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1990s Italian Corsets

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2010 Haute Couture Laser Cut Leather Trousers
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare leather trousers adorned with circular laser cuts from Maison Martin Margiela's spring 2010
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2010s Italian Pants

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1999 Trompe-L'œil Semi Couture Bodice
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Diego, CA
Maison Martin Margiela dressmaker bodice in Trompe-L'œil printed cotton featured on the spring 1999
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1990s European Tunics and Wrap Dresses

Martin Margiela MM-026 (Apron) / MM-1011 (Skirt)
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela "Semi Couture" Apron Martin Margiela Pinstripe Wool Asymmetrical
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Late 20th Century Clothing

Martin Margiela Couture Elastic Weave Jacket 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela white elastic woven blazer featuring various elastics and an uneven
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Early 2000s Belgian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Architectural Gown 2009
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Black Architectural Gown. Runway piece from the
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20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Shoelace Dress 2009
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Shoelace Dress. Dress composed of various black
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20th Century Casual Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Vintage Fabric Dress 2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Vintage Fabric Dress. Dress made of scraps of
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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Garment Bag Jacket 2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Garment Bag Jacket. A jacket made of navy blue
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20th Century French Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Ring Top 2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Ring Top. A large variety of jewelry, mainly rings
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20th Century French Blouses

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Comb Dress 2009
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Comb Dress Ensemble. Hair-comb in plastic
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20th Century Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Ribbon Bodysuit 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Velvet Ribbon Bodysuit. A Velvet ribbon becomes a
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20th Century Bodysuits

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Record Dress 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Record Dress. Crepe de chine dress adorned with 33
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20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Martin Margiela Semi Couture Apron 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Semi-Couture dressmaker's bodice as an apron. Apron ties at
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1990s Belgian Coats and Outerwear

Margiela Linen Semi Couture Stockman Corset, fw 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela; Linen Semi Couture Stockman corseted waistcoat. Stamped in black ink resembling a
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1990s Italian Corsets

Important Maison Martin Margiela Semi Couture Dressmakers Bodice 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is pleased to present a rare and important original Maison Martin Margiela
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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Martin Margiela linen semi-couture stockman corset, fw 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Martin Margiela semi-couture stockman corset ▪ 100% linen ▪ Black stamps resembling a stockman
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1990s Italian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Semi Couture Dressmaker Bodice w High Collar 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-collar version of Margiela's most iconic design for sale. Our Semi Couture bodice features a high collar
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1990s French Bodices

Maison Martin Margiela S/S 1997 Semi-Couture golden yellow velvet breastplate
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, IT
Skof.Archive - Designed by Martin Margiela - Semi-Couture Spring-Summer 1997 - Crushed velvet front - Snap
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Bow Tie Top 2006
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Bow Tie halter top. Pre tied blue, black and brown
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20th Century Blouses

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Button Mouth Top 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Couture Artisanal Button Mouth Tunic. Vintage mother-of-pearl, metal
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20th Century Tunics

Martin Margiela Linen Semi Couture Stockman Corset, F/W 1997.
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Martin Margiela Linen Semi Couture Stockman Corset, F/W 1997. Linen Semi Couture Stockman corseted
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1990s Italian Jackets

Maison Margiela "Study for a Dress" Couture Drapery Study S/S 1997
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 1997 Maison Margiela collection by Martin Margiela - Sold by Mae Vintage
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1990s Waist Belts

Couture MartinMargiela 1997 Draped Convertible Vest Skirt Cape Black Tyvek Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
of another of his 1997 ensembles. Our couture bodice from the Artisanal line "0" by Margiela in 1997
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1990s Belgian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Martin Margiela *collectors item* 1997 Semi Couture boiled wool Half Coat
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Berlin, DE
The semi couture boiled wool half coat is repurposed from an old military coat. Museum quality! One
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1990s French Topcoats

Martin Margiela - MM-023 / MM-0110
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela "Semi Couture" Top (Sleeves Sold Separately) Martin Margiela "Semi
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Margiela Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of margiela couture you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, White and more. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of margiela couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Margiela Couture?

On average, a piece of margiela couture on 1stDibs sells for $18,575, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $27,871 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Maison Martin Margiela for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Maison Martin Margiela
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    John Galliano is currently creative director of the French fashion house Maison Margiela, previously called Maison Martin Margiela. In the past, he has been the creative director for Givenchy and Christian Dior. Browse a range of expertly vetted Maison Margiela pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The key to spotting fake Maison Martin Margiela products is quality. The Maison Margiela brand is known for designer-level craftsmanship and materials. An authentic Maison Margiela product should have neat, even stitching, a crisp logo and high level of attention to detail. Shop an array of expertly vetted Maison Margiela pieces from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Maison Martin Margiela, now simply called Maison Margiela, is a French fashion house founded in 1988. It was first founded by Belgian designer Martin Margiela and takes inspiration from avant-garde styling. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Maison Margiela pieces.