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Designer Spotlight: Martin Margiela

Tue, 07/24/2007 - 2:50pm by FabSugar
13,090 Views - 14 comments

Undoubtedly, you've heard the name Martin Margiela. The Belgian designer has been a figure in the fashion world since 1985, when he started working for Jean Paul Gaultier. Prior to that, Margiela had worked as a freelance designer for five years after graduating Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

Just a year after leaving Gaultier, the designer showed the first collection under his own label. And the rest is history. Currently, Margiela has a boutique in the West Village in NYC; his shoes are also sold at Barneys. His clothing can also be found at online boutiques such as Yoox and La Garconne.

Side note: Balenciaga's main man, Nicolas Ghesquiere has said on many occasions that he wears Martin Margiela. In the fashion world, that is quite the compliment!

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14 Comments Add a Comment

  • vienvien's picture
    vienvien
    2

    Some of the suits are wearable . Some are too much of a show---and the boots seem like an offbeat match to the outfits. They're awkward but overall, interesting yet unwearable

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment
  • GQ_send's picture
    GQ_send
    4

    blah, how boring. European will always be monotone n their color palette. I swear they need to colorize their clothes.

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment
  • conanho's picture
    conanho
    5

    yuck yuck yuck...these clothes left a bad taste in my mouth!

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ShinyLaura's picture
    ShinyLaura
    7

    I hate the fur coat and the skirt over jeans is a little bit B*witched but i love the dress and boots! Also very excited to know that they sell Margiela on yoox!

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment
  • CaterpillarGirl's picture
    CaterpillarGirl
    9

    I would like to see *real* women wearing these, than i could make a judgment. These models are sick

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment
  • HuongStar's picture
    HuongStar
    11

    Gorgeous, definitely wearable avant garde (well, maybe for this site anyway) pieces. I love Margiela and I hope you continue to showcase interesting designers on FabSugar.

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment
  • hebden's picture
    hebden
    12

    I agree with HuongStar...love it and love seeing something a little different here.

    I just realized I'm wearing the twin to the black jacket in the first look today (I guess that makes me a little biased towards Margiela).

    1 year 17 weeks ago Report Comment

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