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Maison Martin Margiela

French

Belgian designer Martin Margiela (b. 1957) — whose life, career, clothing designs and vintage shoes have become cult-collector obsessions — pushed those who attended his shows outside their comfort zones. In the years following his maison's 1988 debut, 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. He decided to launch his own line while working for renowned Paris designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Margiela, Gaultier has often stated, was his best assistant. Even then, the 2019 film Martin Margiela: In His Own Words suggests, he was acutely aware of the widening gulf between the art and the business of fashion.

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.”

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Designer: Maison Martin Margiela
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size S Red White Blue Dots Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA long sleeve shirt comes in a red & white dot print cotton featuring a spread collar and a button up closure. Made in Romania.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 4 Raspberry Viscose Blend Fitted Cocktail Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA cocktail dress comes in a raspberry viscose blend featuring a ribbed panel design, long sleeves, and a side zipper closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size S Orange Cotton Slim Fit Long Sleeve Shirt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA long sleeve shirt comes in an orange cotton woven material featuring a straight collar, and a button up closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 10-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

new MAISON MARGIELA 2011 black 100% silk cumberband elastic belt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new MAISON MARGIELA 2011 black 100% silk cumberband elastic belt Reference: BSHW/A00131 Brand: Maison Margiela Collection: 2011 Material: Silk Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela Men Coat Parka 2007 Fall Winter Size 48 (Medium), S557
By Maison Martin Margiela, Maiscon Martin Margiella
Located in Kaunas, LT
100% genuine Maison Martin Margiela Parka from Margtin Margiela era Fall Winter 2007, S557 Color: Grey (An actual color may a bit vary due to individual computer screen interpretatio...
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Early 2000s European Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Regular Charcoal Solid Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Sport Coat consists of 100% wool material in a charcoal color tone. Designed with a notch lapel collar, 3-button front, bottom flap pockets and top pocket squa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

MARTIN MAISON MARGIELA 2010 Runway Sunken brown leather heels EU39
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARTIN MAISON MARGIELA 2010 Runway Sunken brown leather heels EU39 Reference: BSHW/A00142 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela Model: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela SS2008 Shark Tooth Tank Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Condition: 9/10. No noticeable flaws. Tagged size: 46. Fits closer to a M Shoulder: 16.5in Pit to pit: 19in Length: 27in
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Early 2000s Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA silver pailette clear lucite heels ankle boots EU39
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA silver pailette clear lucite heels ankle boots EU39 Reference: BSHW/A00151 Brand: Maison Margiela Collection: 2018 Material: Pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

A/W 1999 Maison Martin Margiela Deep Rust Color-way 'Lining' Long Sleeve Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1999 Maison Martin Margiela deep rust color-way 'lining' long sleeve dress. Long sleeve midi dress created with interior lining of dress, with 'necklace' formed by loop tie that ...
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1990s Maison Martin Margiela

Black Maison Margiela Replica Pointed-Toe Booties Size 37
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Black leather and suede pointed-toe booties by Maison Margiela Replica. 4.25" heel height.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela Artisanal Dress Made From Two Vintage Dresses, fw 2003
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Margiela Artisanal Dress ▪ Creative Director: Martin Margiela ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Artisanal (Lin...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela

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.
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1990s Maison Martin Margiela

rare MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2008 Runway MA1 Incognito clear shield sunglasses
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2008 Runway MA1 Incognito clear shield sunglasses Reference: TGAS/D00620 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Marti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela Artisanal Evening Dress Made Out Of Vintage Petticoats, ss 2003
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Margiela Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: Martin Margiela ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Constructed from repurposed vintage pet...
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Early 2000s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 91 Iconic and Rare Satin Long Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1991 rare and iconic long jacket with anatomical pence by Maison Martin Margiela. Slit on back sleeves. Two pockets at front. The composition tag is missing, seems to b...
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1990s Maison Martin Margiela

Hermes S/S2004 Cheval Suprise Trucker Jacket
By Hermès, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Seattle, WA
From Margiela's final collection for the Parisienne fashion house. The splatter jackets of 2003, with their print titled “Chevel Surprise,” are some of the scant immediately recogniz...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

HERMES MARTIN MARGIELA Vintage Reversible brown ivory cotton overcoat FR38 M
By Hermès, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES MARTIN MARGIELA Vintage Reversible brown ivory cotton overcoat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/C01611 Brand: Hermes Designer: Martin Margiela Material: ...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela

2000S MARTIN MARGIELA Black Cotton Distressed Overlay Jeans
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
2000S MARTIN MARGIELA Black Cotton Distressed Overlay Jeans
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Early 2000s Maison Martin Margiela

vintage MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Artisanal silver painted casual blazer jacket M
By Maison Martin Margiela, MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Artisanal silver painted casual blazer jacket M Reference: TGAS/A03637 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela Model: Painted blazer Collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 94 Artisanal Leather Mini Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1994 rare and iconic artisanal customized leather mini dress by Maison Martin Margiela. Made with a reversed vintage trench. String and buttons closure at back. The com...
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1990s Unknown Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Margiela Red Leather Platform Croc Clogs 39
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Maison Margiela Red Leather Platform Croc Clogs in size 39. These shoes feature perforated leather similar to the look of Crocs, but with the style of clogs. They also have studs alo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Narrow Leg Black Denim cut out Pant
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Black pants from vintage Maison Martin Margiela are unique with exposed denim seams along the waist at the pocket openings. Clean front with a short zip fly in front.
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

2010S MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Black Acetate & Poly Cocktail Dress With Dark Gree
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
2010S MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Black Acetate & Poly Cocktail Dress With Dark Green Chest Panel
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2010s Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA REEBOK Runway Tabi neon yellow red chunky boots EU39
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA REEBOK Runway Tabi neon yellow red chunky boots EU39 Reference: TGAS/D00623 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela Collection: Reebok - Runway Material: Lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

new MAISON MARGIELA 2011 black scaled leather bib collar One Size
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new MAISON MARGIELA 2011 black scaled leather bib collar One Size Reference: BSHW/A00130 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela Collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela New Split Leg Pants
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful wool pants from Martin Margiela. They are high waisted with a button waistband, fly front and full legs with 2 vertical splits one larger with a smaller one below it along ...
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Early 2000s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela Black Crystal-Laced Viscose Mini Dress, ss 2009
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Margiela Black Crystal-Laced Viscose Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Martin Margiela ▪ Spring-Summer 2009 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Black viscose jersey construct...
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Early 2000s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA 2018 navy satin contrast patch pockets padded coat IT48 M
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA 2018 navy satin contrast patch pockets padded coat IT48 M Reference: JSLE/A00015 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

MARTIN MAISON MARGIELA MMM089GM grey lens round sunglasses
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARTIN MAISON MARGIELA MMM089GM grey lens round sunglasses Reference: BSHW/A00093 Brand: Martin Maison Margiela Model: MMM089GM Material: Metal Color: Grey, Black Pattern: Solid Lini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this incredible Maison Margiela Fall Winter 2016 black and white leather jacket, runway look 23. Features quilted shoulder and elbow pads, chest and waist ...
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2010s French Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Margiela S/S2015 Crystal Embedded Suspender
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Seattle, WA
S/S2015, from Margiela line 1, the piece could be worn with a variety of other pieces. Size: OS Condition: 10/10. New with tags. For any questions regarding inquiries, please mess...
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2010s French Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela New Strapless Color Block Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light taupe silk and black net strapless gown from Martin Margiela top line collection. It falls in an A line from top to hem- taupe down to the mid calf then black netti...
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2010s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA Vintage silk blend sheer 4 stitches turtleneck bodysuit FR40 L
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA Vintage black silk blend sheer 4 stitches turtleneck bodysuit FR40 L Reference: CAWG/A00274 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Fall 2010 mr. Margiela's very last RTW collection grey wool deconstructed blazer
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
From Margiela's very last ready-to-wear collection before he left fashion*, this AW 2010 women's deconstructed "hunchback" jacket reflects Maison's experiments with garment shape and...
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2010s Romanian Maison Martin Margiela

Vintage 1996 MARTIN MARGIELA black runway coat with 'elongated' pockets
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black runway coat with oversized collar, elongated pockets and topstitching detail designed by Martin Margiela as seen on the fall 1996 runway. Label...
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Early 2000s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Margiela Fringe Trimmed Ankle Boots
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Cool and quirky Maison Margiela ankle boots - bought for £695 and unworn. They have a softly draped, fabric swagged covering with structured inner and irregular fringed trim to top. ...
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2010s French Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Vintage Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
White cotton knit sweater, with a ribbed V-neck beneath a wide ribbed scoop neck that extends to the back and becomes a hoodie. This delight comes from the Maison Martin Margiela Ico...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela A/W2019 Tie-Dye Swirl T-Shirt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Seattle, WA
Artisanal line 1 piece, the piece is originally designed for women but it could be worn as an unisex piece. Size: On tag S, fits more like a Medium. Condition: In pristine conditin...
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2010s French Maison Martin Margiela

MartinMargiela Early1990s UniqueUpcycled Garters&Crotch Velvet CroppedHalter Bra
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
Captured in a video still from his Fall/Winter 1992 collection fashion show in Paris, Martin Margiela uniquely upcycled the seam intersections from the crotch, dart or tuck on decon...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela

Couture MartinMargiela 1994 Artisanal Line0 UpcycledSocks Overdyed Pullover
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
In 1994, Martin Margiela did something unprecedented with his contemporary luxury fashion brand Maison Martin Margiela, which was to debut a collection with no new designs but rather...
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1990s Belgian Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA 1990s Vintage wool felt back slit longline Cigarette coat FR38 M
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA 1990s Vintage black wool felt back slit longline Cigarette coat FR38 M Reference: PYCN/A00095 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin M...
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1990s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela AW1998 Flat Collection Knitted Vest
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in FITZROY, AU
A very rare piece from Martin Margiela from the iconic AW1998 Flat Collection. The team used the pattern pieces from the previous season as the basis for this concept, but with a sl...
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1990s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Sleeveless Top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A unique light brown soft jersey sleeveless top features an asymmetrical hem, longer in front with softly draped shorter back. Cotton top comes from Maison Martin Margiela Iconic Col...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Narrow Leg Black Pant
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Black pants from vintage Maison Martin Margiela are unique with exposed denim seams along the waist at the pocket openings. Clean front with a short zip fly in front.
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela Artisanal Dress Made Out of Vintage Blouson Jackets, fw 2004
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Dress ▪ Creative Director: Martin Margiela ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Mu...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

2008 Maison Martin Margiela 4 Black leather shirt dress tunique FR38
By Martin Margiella, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in PARIS, FR
Maison Martin Margiela line 4 dress between shirt dress and tunic, oversized build, straight cut, slit hem on each side, shirt collar and neckline with...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela

A/W 2003 Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Inverted Jeans
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 2003 Maison Martin Margiela artisanal jeans with inverted button-up front detail. These jeans were originally vintage denim Levi's, turned inside-out for a reverse variation. Hig...
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Early 2000s Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA 2005 Vintage Runway Floating Dress clear fishwire V knee dress S
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA 2005 Vintage Runway Floating Dress clear fishwire V knee dress S Reference: TGAS/D00324 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Margiela Rare Vintage Beaded Tapestry Runway Dress Gown Museum Collec
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spring 2012 Maison Martin Margiela's collection of exquisite evening wear inspired by Asian theme tapestry. One could picture this "wearable art" sequined number out at a fashion party or special event. Margiela tapestry gown featured in RSID museum exhibition (see last photo). Strapless gown with corset...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

Margiela Wrap Skirt Black Line 4 Medium/One Size
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Margiela Wrap Skirt in Black Line 4 - Woman's garderobe (since Spring/Summer 2004) Size and fabric tag missing, feels like crisp vintage poly, nice and durable Open sizing, adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Austin, TX
2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket Look #35 from Spring 2009 collection by Martin Margiela Can be worn as cape or jacket Condition: Very good, no...
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Early 2000s Maison Martin Margiela

Couture MartinMargiela 1998 WorkOnPaper & Artisanal Line0 WhiteLingerie BoxedSet
By Martin Margiella, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
As conceptual art while he transitioned to Hermes Creative Director in 1998, Belgian Martin Margiela--whose creations today debut in the setting of a contemporary-art gallery priced at upwards of EU$150,000--created this stenciled or block print. Conceived by arguably the most culturally influential contemporary fashion designer since Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, it is part of a limited-edition-of-two white-boxed set that includes the couture Maison Martin Margiela "Artisanal Line 0" body-harness lingerie in its maker's signature color white for Spring 1998. The same lingerie--one white and the other black--starred in a film made by Margiela among the five that he screened to present his Spring/Summer 1998 "Flat Collection" in Paris at the Conciergerie. In that film titled "4", which begins with a view of the iconic topless tabi "boots", the hands of Margiela's white-labcoat-clad assistants enter the frame to manipulate different garments on a model who initially wears the exterior lingerie (see our photos) as if jewelry. A simple dark collared coat, a white collared button-down shirt, and a dark button-down cardigan--all with the "displaced neckline" or "displaced shoulder" of the flat-hanging clothes--are transformed into new collarless plunging v-neck garments, which appear to be ruched when folded under the harness of the lingerie. Both black versions of the lingerie are in museum collections. In Martin Margiela's home-country, the ModeMuseum (MoMu) archived its collected piece as OBJ7660. In the 2018 Parisian retrospective exhibition at Musee de la Mode/Palais Galleria when its artistic director was Martin Margiela (working with Curator Alexandre Samson), the second black lingerie was featured on a mannequin and collected the same year by the Vogue Paris Foundation. Other conceptual designs from this same 1998 collection of jewelry were acquired by TheMet museum in Manhattan. Without the restriction of the use and function of clothing, the small uncreased print--on a card that can be removed from the interior-box bottom that it loosely spans--shows the buyer how to endlessly fashion unique tops using the structural-elastic lingerie as an undergarment for their own pre-worn button-down shirts. This is a more obvious example of the once avant-garde concept of anti-fashion upcycling that Martin Margiela introduced to challenge social and fashion-industry norms by the 1990s, which echos the revolutionary anti-art of Marcel Duchamp. Essentially, valuable art/fashion can be made from everyday vintage objects. While Duchamp did so in 1917 with a men's porcelain urinal titled "Fountain" attached to a gallery exhibition wall, they both made the point that it is the way that such items are reassembled that can make the result a progressive statement. What makes the print so special and worthy of framing for display is that, without words, the three numbered images on a single white card encapsulate the before-its-time fashion manifesto of Martin Margiela to recycle fashion in remarkable new wearable ways, such as harnessed by his unique lingerie. According to The New York Times in its 2021 feature-story that reflected on his radical fashion design and delved into his crossover art, Margiela "changed how we dressed in the 1990s", while his art embodies "the visionary man he has always been." At a turning-point shortly after Margiela designed this couture set in 1997, his personal manifesto became more difficult to accomplish in his fashion career as the new leader of France's historic luxury fashion-house Hermes, for which his first womenswear collection was presented for Autumn/Winter 1998. Frustrated by the limitations of the industrialized luxury trade and conglomerate conflicts with his closely guarded privacy, the famously "invisible" designer pre-maturely retired from the fashion industry in 2009 to independently build on his clever artistry in other mediums. Margiela continues to demonstrate what he often told his fashion teams: "The less you have, the more creative you are as a designer." This minimal finely-crafted lingerie without size or gender restriction--composed of adjustable "polya-elasthanne" straps with a clear anti-slip strip on the underside and three silver-plated metal double-rings--can be worn either as a concealed structural undergarment or as a visible jewelry-like body harness in appreciation of its meaning as a foundation for recycling fashion, pure form, and meaningful color. While the initial Maison Martin Margiela ready-to-wear brand tag until the late 1990s was a distinct corner-sewn unbranded white label accompanied by tags for origin and materials/care, the couture version for this lingerie is a single tiny white unbranded tag stitched in a line near the end of the waist strap, noting in English, "Made In France," with succinct material/care identification. The set's original white unbranded box and its white black-typed couture-identification sticker complete the "invisible-brand" aesthetic. We interpret the black-type codes on the aged box-sticker (“E98 ST HAUT; Struct Elas Blanc; 02; TU"): Spring 1998 Haute Couture; white structural-elastic garment; Artisanal Line 0 edition of two; one size only. The print, lingerie and box are in very good condition as shown in the photos with only one mark on the rear edge of the exterior box-lid. Although initially tried on by the sole owner to realize a restructured shirt, the lingerie body-harness was never worn. It was collected in Belgium at the Brussels boutique where Martin Margiela initially sold his brand with his founding business-partner Jenny Meirens since 1988. Prior, Margiela worked for several years as a fashion-design assistant to Parisian Jean Paul Gaultier. Both designers have since received independent museum retrospectives internationally--from Paris' Grand Palais and Musee Palais Galliera (The City of Paris Fashion Museum) to NYC's The Brooklyn Museum and Antwerp's MoMu. While others continue to try, Martin Margiela (b.1957) is the only leading fashion designer to have made a full-time transition to the commercial contemporary-art world with such highly valued works. As a rare revealing piece of both fashion and art history, the increasing value of this Maison Martin Margiela 1997...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Margiela Artisanal Spider-Web Hand Knit Sweater, Spring Summer 2016
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Seattle, WA
A piece you would not often see on the internet. This one including different textile: Wool, Mohair, Cashmere, unlike Raf Simons or Number(N)ine Size on tag: M, fits Oversized Con...
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2010s French Maison Martin Margiela

runway MARTIN MARGIELA 2008 black shredded ripped cut off jeans IT40 27"
By MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway MARTIN MARGIELA 2008 black shredded ripped cut off jeans IT40 27" Reference: TGAS/A01840 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela Collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Black asymmetric one shoulder maxi dress, fw 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, IT
- Runway Look 6 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Martin Margiela - Black one shoulder evening dress - Fit over to the body - Fall ...
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Early 2000s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Shirt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Maison Martin Margiela Men's Shirt in pale grey and contrast black binding. Iconic item in great condition.
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2010s Italian Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARGIELA beige leather & suede REPLICA LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Maison Martin Margiela Replica sneakers in beige lambskin and suede set on a beige rubber sole. Have been worn once inside and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Maison Martin Margiela fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, purple and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Stella McCartney, Emanuel Ungaro, and Donatella Versace appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Maison Martin Margiela fashion from top boutiques around the world. Maison Martin Margiela fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $38,481, while the average work can sell for $850.

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Questions About Maison Martin Margiela
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Maison Margiela is not owned by L’Oréal. The Italian company OTB Group owns Maison Margiela as of January 2022. L'Oréal is a separate French company. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Maison Margiela apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Yes, Maison Margiela is a luxury brand. Established by Belgian designer Martin Margiela in 1988, the fashion house is known for its avant-garde approach to design, and its runway shows often challenge prevailing style conventions. Many celebrities are fans of the brand, including Rihanna, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Paul Bettany, Megan Fox and Kendall Jenner. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Maison Margiela apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The upscale sporty style of Maison Martin Margiela sneakers gives them versatile styling possibilities. While how you wear them is up to personal preference, they can be dressed up with a breezy sundress, paired with classic jeans and a tee, or dressed down with joggers and a tank. Shop a selection of Maison Margiela sneakers 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The story of what happened to Maison Martin Margiela is one of changes in creative direction. In 2009, Martin Margiela left the celebrated fashion house that he founded, and during the subsequent years, the brand lacked a creative director to guide its work. That changed in 2014, when John Galliano took on the role. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Maison Martin Margiela apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Opinions on how Maison Margiela shoes fit vary. Many online reviewers state that the luxury fashion house's footwear runs true to size, but a small number state that they run small. To ensure a comfortable fit, the best approach is to measure your foot and compare it to the brand's official sizing chart prior to selecting a size. Find an assortment of Maison Margiela shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, Maison Margiela is well known. In fact, the fashion house's clothing designs and vintage shoes have become cult-collector obsessions in recent years. Founder Martin Margiela has gained acclaim for toying with creative and aesthetic paradoxes that persist in fashion today through pieces like his famous corset dresses made from tailoring dummies and his Spring/Summer 2001 shirt patchworked from vintage clothing labels. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Maison Margiela apparel and accessories.

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