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Margiela Trompe

S/S 1996 Maison Margiela trompe d'oeil "coat" long cardigan
S/S 1996 Maison Margiela trompe d'oeil "coat" long cardigan

S/S 1996 Maison Margiela trompe d'oeil "coat" long cardigan

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S 1996 Maison Margiela trompe l’œil “coat” long cardigan This Maison Margiela long cardigan from

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Late 20th Century Coats

Margiela trompe l'oeil printed jersey jacket, ss 1996
Margiela trompe l'oeil printed jersey jacket, ss 1996

Margiela trompe l'oeil printed jersey jacket, ss 1996

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Martin Margiela jersey open jacket with trompe l'oeil digital print. Can be styled open or close

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1990s Italian Jackets

Maison Martin Margiela Trompe LOeil ReEdition Tunic Faux Sequin Gown, 2023
Maison Martin Margiela Trompe LOeil ReEdition Tunic Faux Sequin Gown, 2023

Maison Martin Margiela Trompe LOeil ReEdition Tunic Faux Sequin Gown, 2023

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maison Margiela collaboration with H&M. This is a re-edition of Margiela's original Trompe L'oeil

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Black "trompe l'oeil" jersey dress MM6 Maison MARGIELA
Black "trompe l'oeil" jersey dress MM6 Maison MARGIELA

Black "trompe l'oeil" jersey dress MM6 Maison MARGIELA

By MM6 Maison Margiela

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black "trompe l'oeil" jersey dress. Fabric composition: 75% acetate, 20% polyamide, 5% elastane

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Jersey jumpsuit with Trompe l'oeil print MM6 MAISON MARGIELA
Jersey jumpsuit with Trompe l'oeil print MM6 MAISON MARGIELA

Jersey jumpsuit with Trompe l'oeil print MM6 MAISON MARGIELA

By MM6 Maison Margiela

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jersey jumpsuit with Trompe l'oeil print (all black on the back side) Fabric composition: 95

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2010s Italian Jumpsuits

Martin Margiela Spring Summer 1996 Vintage Trompe L'oeil Silk Dress
Martin Margiela Spring Summer 1996 Vintage Trompe L'oeil Silk Dress

Martin Margiela Spring Summer 1996 Vintage Trompe L'oeil Silk Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Maison Martin Margiela’s Spring–Summer 1996 collection is known for its playful use of trompe-l’œil

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

F/W 2001 Artisanal Trompe L'oeil Vest
F/W 2001 Artisanal Trompe L'oeil Vest

F/W 2001 Artisanal Trompe L'oeil Vest

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Maison Martin Margiela F/W 2001 Artisanal trompe l’oeil vest in a sleeveless design.

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Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1999 Trompe-L'œil Semi Couture Bodice
Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1999 Trompe-L'œil Semi Couture Bodice

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 Navy Cotton Knit Scarf / Collar
Martin Margiela Navy Cotton Knit Scarf / Collar

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

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Early 2000s Italian Scarves

1996 Martin Margiela Trompe L'oeil Dress
1996 Martin Margiela Trompe L'oeil Dress

1996 Martin Margiela Trompe L'oeil Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Austin, TX

1996 MARTIN MARGIELA trompe l'oeil Dress. Condition: Excellent Size S ( mannequin is a US size 6 )

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Martin Margiela Trompe Cable Knit Print Tunic 1996
Martin Margiela Trompe Cable Knit Print Tunic 1996

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

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1990s Belgian Tunics

Margiela trompe-l'œil tattoo mesh top, Spring-Summer 1989
Margiela trompe-l'œil tattoo mesh top, Spring-Summer 1989

Margiela trompe-l'œil tattoo mesh top, Spring-Summer 1989

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Margiela Spring-Summer 1989 trompe-l'œil tattoo mesh top * collectors item, from Martin

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1980s French Sweaters

Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Sequin Print Dress 1996
Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Sequin Print Dress 1996

Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Sequin Print Dress 1996

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: Small/Medium Vintage blue tone Martin Margiela trompe l'oeil sequin print silk jersey gown. Off set

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Trompe L'oeil Top 2009
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Trompe L'oeil Top 2009

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Trompe L'oeil Top 2009

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Trompe L'oeil top featuring a photographic print of a

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Early 2000s French Shirts

Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Trompe L'oeil "Hair" Print Camisole Top
Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Trompe L'oeil "Hair" Print Camisole Top

Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Trompe L'oeil "Hair" Print Camisole Top

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maison Martin Margiela camisole featuring an allover trompe l'oeil hair print and spaghetti

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Late 20th Century French Camisoles

Martin Margiela black and white trompe l’oeil printed maxi dress, ss 1999
Martin Margiela black and white trompe l’oeil printed maxi dress, ss 1999

Martin Margiela black and white trompe l’oeil printed maxi dress, ss 1999

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

▪ Martin Margiela maxi dress ▪ Constructed from rayon jersey ▪ Print features a black and white

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1996 MARTIN MARGIELA Trompe L'oeil Dress
1996 MARTIN MARGIELA Trompe L'oeil Dress

1996 MARTIN MARGIELA Trompe L'oeil Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Austin, TX

1996 MARTIN MARGIELA Trompe L'oeil Dress Stretch fabric, sequin print Condition: Very good Size M

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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Margiela silk jersey Trompe-l'œil sequin vest, ss 1996
Margiela silk jersey Trompe-l'œil sequin vest, ss 1996

Margiela silk jersey Trompe-l'œil sequin vest, ss 1996

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Martin Margiela; silk jersey Trompe-l'œil sequin vest Spring-Summer 1996

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1990s Italian Sweater Vests

Martin Margiela vintage ss 1996 runway Trompe l'oeil printed viscose dress
Martin Margiela vintage ss 1996 runway Trompe l'oeil printed viscose dress

Martin Margiela vintage ss 1996 runway Trompe l'oeil printed viscose dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Martin Margiela makes generous use of trompe-l’oeil motifs in his collections. For his 1996 Spring

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

A/W 2004 Maison Martin Margiela Trompe L'Oeil 'Chesterfield' Skirt
A/W 2004 Maison Martin Margiela Trompe L'Oeil 'Chesterfield' Skirt

A/W 2004 Maison Martin Margiela Trompe L'Oeil 'Chesterfield' Skirt

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 2004 Maison Martin Margiela geometric pattern printed skirt. White skirt featuring blue-gray

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Early 2000s Skirts

Margiela Tabi Knee High Suede Trompe L'oeil Light beige/ivory 37
Margiela Tabi Knee High Suede Trompe L'oeil Light beige/ivory 37

Margiela Tabi Knee High Suede Trompe L'oeil Light beige/ivory 37

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s Italian Shoes

Martin Margiela SS2004 Trompe L'oeil Shirt
Martin Margiela SS2004 Trompe L'oeil Shirt

Martin Margiela SS2004 Trompe L'oeil Shirt

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The reclusive Martin Margiela is truly a designer’s designer. A principle influence on many of both

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Early 2000s Blouses and Tops

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1989 Trompe-l'œil Tattoo Mesh Top
Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1989 Trompe-l'œil Tattoo Mesh Top

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1989 Trompe-l'œil Tattoo Mesh Top

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in San Diego, CA

Sheer top in mesh adorned with tribal tattoo motifs from French Polynesia. Designed from Martin's first and historic runway show in 1989 and re-visited for his spring 1994 "Retrospec...

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1880s Italian T-Shirts

S/S 1996 Maison Martin Margiela Sequin Print Trompe L'Oeil Maxi Dress
S/S 1996 Maison Martin Margiela Sequin Print Trompe L'Oeil Maxi Dress

S/S 1996 Maison Martin Margiela Sequin Print Trompe L'Oeil Maxi Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1996 Maison Martin Margiela sequin print trompe l'oeil maxi dress. Fitted sleeveless V-neck

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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.

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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. 

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.