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Margiela Leather Jacket

Maison Martin Margiela AW 2008 Black Leather Jacket
Maison Martin Margiela AW 2008 Black Leather Jacket

Maison Martin Margiela AW 2008 Black Leather Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

This Maison Martin Margiela Autumn Winter 2008 black leather jacket is a striking exploration of

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Maison Margiela  F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket
Maison Margiela  F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket

Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Maison Margiela Fall Winter 2016 black and white leather jacket, runway look 23. Features quilted

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2010s French Jackets

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 4 Olive & Gold Leather Jacket
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 4 Olive & Gold Leather Jacket

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 4 Olive & Gold Leather Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Francisco, CA

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA jacket comes in a olive & gold leather with a full liner featuring a notch

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Margiela black wool oversized coat with leather Obi belt, fw 1996
Margiela black wool oversized coat with leather Obi belt, fw 1996

Margiela black wool oversized coat with leather Obi belt, fw 1996

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Martin Margiela; black wool oversized coat with exaggerated pointed lapels and snap button closure

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1990s Italian Jackets

Early 2000's Hermes By Martin Margiela Black Padded Leather Jacket
Early 2000's Hermes By Martin Margiela Black Padded Leather Jacket

Early 2000's Hermes By Martin Margiela Black Padded Leather Jacket

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

From Martin Margiela’s time at Hermès (1997–2003), this black padded leather jacket exemplifies the

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket
Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket

Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket

By MM6 Maison Margiela

Located in London, GB

Maison Margiela Fall Winter 2016 black and white leather jacket, runway look 23. Features quilted

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2010s French Coats and Outerwear

Recent Sales

Men's Margiela Sky Blue Leather Jacket
Men's Margiela Sky Blue Leather Jacket

Men's Margiela Sky Blue Leather Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in New York, NY

Amazing leather jacket by Margiela in an offbeat sky blue color. Braided detail at shoulders

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008
Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008

Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008

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Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4

Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, London

Martin Margiela black leather jacket with metal double ended zip fastening, rib knit cuffs, waist

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Hermes by Martin Margiela black shearling leather cropped jacket, ca. 2002
Hermes by Martin Margiela black shearling leather cropped jacket, ca. 2002

Hermes by Martin Margiela black shearling leather cropped jacket, ca. 2002

By Hermès, Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, London

Hermes by Martin Margiela; Black shearling leather cropped jacket with wide cut sleeves and two

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Martin Margiela -  MM-1161
Martin Margiela -  MM-1161

Martin Margiela - MM-1161

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin Margiela White Leather Jacket with Large Buckle Circa 1989 - 1990

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Late 20th Century Jackets

Martin Margiela Vintage Blouson Leather Jacket FW'04, Sz. S
Martin Margiela Vintage Blouson Leather Jacket FW'04, Sz. S

Martin Margiela Vintage Blouson Leather Jacket FW'04, Sz. S

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Berlin, DE

Jacket has been restyled in the shape of a dropped oversized blouson jacket. Looks like recycled

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21st Century and Contemporary French Visite Jackets

Margiela Black Leather Fringe Jacket
Margiela Black Leather Fringe Jacket

Margiela Black Leather Fringe Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela black leather jacket with details sewn inside of garment. Collar and

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Fringe Jacket
Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Fringe Jacket

Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Fringe Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela black leather jacket with inverse interior detail with the collar

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Butterscotch Leather Zip Jacket
Maison Martin Margiela Butterscotch Leather Zip Jacket

Maison Martin Margiela Butterscotch Leather Zip Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

20th Century Maison Martin Margiela Collection Butterscotch leather jacket with large silver

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008
Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008

Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008

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Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4-6

Margiela black leather funnel neck jacket, fw 2008

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Martin Margiela black leather jacket with metal double ended zip fastening, rib knit cuffs, waist

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Martin Margiela Leather 3-way Vest + Shrug + Jacket
Martin Margiela Leather 3-way Vest + Shrug + Jacket

Martin Margiela Leather 3-way Vest + Shrug + Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in US

Maison Martin Margiela calf leather jacket has a front zipper and snap stud closure, sleeves also

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Gray Leather Biker Jacket 1990s
Maison Martin Margiela Gray Leather Biker Jacket 1990s

Maison Martin Margiela Gray Leather Biker Jacket 1990s

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Maison Martin Margiela vintage women's biker jacket. Dark gray color, 100% leather. Internally

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MARTIN MARGIELA Size Size M Brick Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket
MARTIN MARGIELA Size Size M Brick Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket

MARTIN MARGIELA Size Size M Brick Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARTIN MARGIELA jacket comes in a brick red leather featuring a motorcycle style, front zipper

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Maison Margiela MM6 White Leather Crinkle Biker Jacket Size M
Maison Margiela MM6 White Leather Crinkle Biker Jacket Size M

Maison Margiela MM6 White Leather Crinkle Biker Jacket Size M

By MM6 Maison Margiela

Located in London, GB

cuffs on this used MM6 designer resale item. Details White Leather Biker jacket Long sleeves Mid

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21st Century and Contemporary British Jackets

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Men's 42 Black Leather Seam Panel Bomber Jacket
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Men's 42 Black Leather Seam Panel Bomber Jacket

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Men's 42 Black Leather Seam Panel Bomber Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Francisco, CA

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Jacket consists of leather material in a black color tone. Designed with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 42 Black Wrinkle Patchwork Leather Biker Jacket
Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 42 Black Wrinkle Patchwork Leather Biker Jacket

Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 42 Black Wrinkle Patchwork Leather Biker Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Francisco, CA

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA fitted motorcycle jacket comes in black wrinkle textured patchwork leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Circle Jacket 2009
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Circle Jacket 2009

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Circle Jacket 2009

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela artisanal black leather Circle Jacket. Runway piece for the Spring

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20th Century Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Belt Vest 2006
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Belt Vest 2006

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Belt Vest 2006

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Vest. A vest made of multi-colored leather belts

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20th Century Vests

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 42 Off White Textured Leather Vest
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 42 Off White Textured Leather Vest

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 42 Off White Textured Leather Vest

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Francisco, CA

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA vest comes in a off white textured leather wit a full liner featuring front

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vests

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Circle Jacket
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Circle Jacket

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Circle Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Leather Circle Jacket. Pieces of black circular leather

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20th Century French Jackets

Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA S Brown Leather & Wool Bomber Jacket
Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA S Brown Leather & Wool Bomber Jacket

Men's MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA S Brown Leather & Wool Bomber Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Francisco, CA

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA bomber jacket in a thick Heather textured brown wool knit featuring a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Hermes Camel Leather Jacket by Martin Margiela
Hermes Camel Leather Jacket by Martin Margiela

Hermes Camel Leather Jacket by Martin Margiela

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes by Martin Margiela camel leather jacket featuring a blazer shape, front pockets and an ivory

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Martin Margiela for Hermes Caramel Lambskin Leather Blazer
Martin Margiela for Hermes Caramel Lambskin Leather Blazer

Martin Margiela for Hermes Caramel Lambskin Leather Blazer

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in New Hope, PA

Martin Margiela used the softest caramel colored lambskin for this stylish two button blazer for

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Early 2000s French Blazers

Maison Martin Margiella Wool and Leather Studded Men's Waistcoat, 1999
Maison Martin Margiella Wool and Leather Studded Men's Waistcoat, 1999

Maison Martin Margiella Wool and Leather Studded Men's Waistcoat, 1999

By Maison Martin Margiela, Martin Margiella

Located in Port Hope, ON

Stunning waistcoat in a fine worsted wool with leather trim at the front v-neckline and pockets

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1990s French Vests

Martin Margiela black leather biker jacket
Martin Margiela black leather biker jacket

Martin Margiela black leather biker jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Black leather zippered biker jacket from Maison Martin Margiela. Banded snap collar, front zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela AW 2008 Black Leather Jacket
Maison Martin Margiela AW 2008 Black Leather Jacket

Maison Martin Margiela AW 2008 Black Leather Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

A very rare and memorable piece by Maison Martin Margiela from their Autumn-Winter 2008 collection

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Margiela Brown Leather Reptilian Scales Vest, contemporary
Margiela Brown Leather Reptilian Scales Vest, contemporary

Margiela Brown Leather Reptilian Scales Vest, contemporary

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Capelet from Maison Margiela Brown leather scales texture No front closure but has string ties

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2010s Vests

Martin Margiela Mens Five Zip Leather Jacket
Martin Margiela Mens Five Zip Leather Jacket

Martin Margiela Mens Five Zip Leather Jacket

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Berlin, DE

Maison Martin Margiela iconic five zip leather jacket line 14. Stand-up collar with snap closures

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coats and Outerwear

Hermes Margiela reversable leather to fur jacket
Hermes Margiela reversable leather to fur jacket

Hermes Margiela reversable leather to fur jacket

By Hermès

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Luxurious reversable leather / fur jacket by Martin Margiela for Hermes There is a wide

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Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Zip Detail Jacket L
Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Zip Detail Jacket L

Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Zip Detail Jacket L

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

one's style. Maison Martin Margiela brings you this black jacket beautifully tailored from leather and

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2010s French Jackets

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Margiela Leather Jacket For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary margiela leather jacket you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a margiela leather jacket 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. Finding a margiela leather jacket for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Margiela Leather Jacket?

On average, a margiela leather jacket on 1stDibs sells for $1,750, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $10,315 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 Jackets for You

No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.

What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.

Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.

Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.

On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino and more.