Maison Margiela

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The Paris house Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens founded in 1988, known for deconstruction, artisanal couture collections and shows in unlikely places. Glenn Martens leads it, after John Galliano.

Founded: 1988
Founder: Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens
Based: Paris
Owner: OTB Group
Official site: maisonmargiela.com

Maison Margiela drops

Accessories

Maison Margiela x Gentle Monster

Fourth eyewear collection

Oct 29, 2026

Maison Margiela news

Fashion

The Met's 2027 Costume Institute Show Is extraORDINARY, on Fashion Made From Everyday Clothes and Things

💬Nov 5, 2026

Fashion

Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster's Fourth Eyewear Collection, Out October 29, Takes Its Frames Apart

💬Updated Oct 27, 2026

Fashion

Glenn Martens Split Margiela Into Hard and Soft, and Put It in Front of a Wall of Dried Flowers

💬Sep 30, 2026

Fashion

Glenn Martens Is Leaving Diesel After This Week's Milan Show

💬Sep 20, 2026

Key moments

1988
Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens founded Maison Martin Margiela in Paris.
1988
The split-toe Tabi boot debuted in the house’s first collection.
1994
Maison Margiela introduced Replica garments and accessories reproducing vintage pieces.
1997
MM6 launched as Maison Margiela’s contemporary line.
2002
Maison Margiela became part of Renzo Rosso’s OTB Group.
2012
Maison Margiela received the Haute Couture appellation.
October 2014
John Galliano joined Maison Martin Margiela as creative director.
January 2025
Maison Margiela appointed Glenn Martens creative director, effective immediately.