Maison Margiela taps Glenn Martens as new creative director

Glenn Martens during fashion show.
Glenn Martens appears at the end of the Diesel SS25 collection show during Fashion Week in Milan.

Belgian designer Glenn Martens has been appointed creative director of Maison Margiela with immediate effect, the brand and its owner OTB said on Wednesday.

Martens is currently creative director of Diesel, another brand owned by Italian luxury group OTB, which added that he would continue in that position while also holding the new job.

In December, Maison Margiela announced it was parting ways with its artistic director John Galliano after 10 years.

Renzo Rosso, Chairman of OTB Group, said in a statement he had worked with Glenn for many years, witnessed his talent, and knows what he is capable of.

“After Martin, who gave life to the Maison and its unique Artisanal line, and John who made it the most cutting-edge couture house in the world, I am proud to have a third couturier at its helm. Glenn, who studied at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts like Martin, has already shown his prowess and his vision in couture”.

Stefano Rosso, Chairman of Maison Margiela, added: “Maison Margiela is at a key moment of its history and on well-defined and solid tracks. The appointment of Glenn will further build upon the heritage of the house which we are beyond proud to have in our group”.

  • Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, editing by Alvise Armellini, of Reuters.

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