Maison Martin Margiela Bone Leather Tabi Gloves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a pair of vintage Maison Martin Margiela bone leather tabi gloves, featuring a short wrist length fit, slits at the inner wrists, and a spl...
Maison Margiela Off White Long Leather Glove With Chain Detail
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Maison Margiela Off White Long Leather Glove with Chain Detail is a striking piece that exudes sophistication and modern edge. Crafted from premium leather, this extra-long glove...
Martin Margiela Silk and Lambkin Leather Glove Dress Rare New!
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela dress fashioned of black silk crepe with soft lambskin saddle color leather at shoulders with attached black leather zipper long gloves.
Margiela artisanal black leather glove top, ss 2001
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela, iconic artisanal glove top made from an assortment of vintage leather gloves.
Margiela Artisanal black glove top and pleated skirt runway ensemble, ss 2001
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela; Runway ensemble (LOOK #10) Artisanal shirt-front made out of black leather gloves and oversized black artisanal skirt made out of vintage pleated skirts.
Martin Margiela Black Leather Glove Purse Bag SS 1999
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Berlin, DE
The Maison Martin Margiela Glove Bag from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection.
Unavailable
Martin Margiela - MM-116
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela Long Black Leather Gloves
Martin Margiela - MMA-102
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela Black Leather Extra-Long Gloves
Unavailable
Size: FR 'LA'
Hermes by Martin Margiela brown cashmere sweater vest and long gloves, ca. 2002
By Hermès, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, London
Hermes by Martin Margiela; Dark brown cashmere sweater vest paired with extra long fitted gloves Fall-Winter 2002
Martin Margiela Tan Suede Tabi Glove
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela tan suede gloves featuring tabi detailing at the fingers.
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Glove Top 2006
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Glove Top. Top made from ski gloves. 52 hours to produce.
MARTIN MARGIELA black leather glove clutch - 2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Intentionally distressed shiny jet black leather clutch with glove handle from Martin Margiela (line 11) dating to 2007.
MARTIN MARGIELA artisanal top made of kidskin gloves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning example of Margiela's artisanal line dating back to 2001. Top is made entirely of vintage kidskin gloves. Color is jet black. Leather is butter soft. Size is somewhat flexib...
Maison Martin Margiela Important Artisanal Black Leather Glove Top 2001
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic Maison Martin Margiela artisanal leather "glove" gilet from 2001.
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Black Leather Glove Top 2001
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic Maison Martin Margiela artisanal leather "glove" gilet from 2001.
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Glove Necklace Purse 1999
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a very rare vintage Maison Martin Margiela black leather glove that has been modified into a purse featuring a silver-tone metal frame and cl...
Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Tabi Gloves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Maison Martin Margiela black leather gloves in a traditional Margiela tabi style at the fingers.
Rare Vintage Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Long Tabi Gloves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Vintage Collectible Maison Martin Margiela Black Leather Long Tabi Gloves.
Martin Margiela New One Shoulder Dress and Gloves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dramatic pale mint one shoulder jersey dress from Martin Margiela with matching long gloves. The dress drapes over one shoulder and has an adjustable zippered opening for...
Iconic Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal White Glove Bodice, S/S 2001.
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal White Glove Bodice, S/S 2001.
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 99 Iconic and Rare Brown Leather Glove Purse Necklace
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1999 iconic and rare brown leather glove purse necklace by Maison Martin Margiela. The composition is 100% leather.
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA For H&M Black Leather GLOVE COIN PURSE Bag
By Maiscon Martin Margiella
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M glove coin purse/bag in sleek black genuine leather.
Martin Margiela Glove Purse Bag SS 1999
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Berlin, DE
Martin Margiela leather glove coin purse from SS 1999.
Martin Margiela Vintage '91 Organza Black sleeves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Berlin, DE
Martin Margiela vintage Organza Black sleeves. The iconic cut sleeves from the first collection of MMM 89, are now made in black organza, to be worn under a garment or as a layering ...
Martin Margiela - MM-155
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela White Vintage Glove Composite Halter Circa 2001
$887
Size: Recommended Size; U.K. 6-8
Spring 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Camo Bikini - Army Swimsuit
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Camouflage Bikini with Pailleté texture and antique tarnished brass hardware. Recommended Size; U.K. 6-8 Measurements are provid...
Atelier Versace Magical Golden Waterfall Swan Tail Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Atelier Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atelier Versace custom-made beaded gown fashioned of golden champagne gossamer silk. Gown features halter sweetheart neckline, corset interior boned bodice, open T-back; fully line...
Vintage Ann Demeulemeester Black Wool Romper
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ann Demeulemeester black sleeveless v-neck romper with buttons down center front, two front pockets and one back pocket, and adjustable straps at waist and at back. Excellen...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
Valentino Embellished Sheer Evening Gown Size 46IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Nude with Blush Undertones Embellished Evening Gown Size 46IT
$1,703
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
Black Lace Dramatic Flutter Sleeve Mermaid Gown, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 1930's black lace gown. Black lace overlay on a black slip with beige detail at the bodice and back. Sculptural tiers of layered lace and black acetate create the dramati...
Vintage 1920's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress 1920s Lace Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold. The rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a simple shou...
Bombshell Mugler Dress Black Summer Evening Gown V-Neck Sexy
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
BOMBSHELL! The perfect gown for an elegant sexy summer evening. Very sexy long maxi dress, bodycon tight fit and mermaid skirt shape on the bottom. The fabric is very light semi she...
Vivienne Westwood Fall 1996 Black sheepskin Fluffy Shearling Trapper Hat
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare, Fall 1996 Museum worthy Vivienne Westwood Black Shearling Trapper Hat. MADE IN ENGLAND. Measurements are provided in Inches; Length; 12” Approximately Size; 23.5” Appro...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 87 Runway Black Croc Embossed Leather Vintage 80s Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL F/W 1987 runway belt ! Features black alligator embossed leather with silver gunmetal buckle. Dress this museum piece up or down. Pair with jeans and a...
Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD
By Tom Ford
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve. Silk lining inside the top part of the dress. Stretch sheer tulle lining inside the bottom part of the dress. Black zip clos...
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Origami Applique Shirt
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white cotton shirt by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons. It has a shirt collar, cuffs and closes up the front with mother of pearl buttons. Along the shoulders, upper...
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.
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