Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela
FormerlyMaison Martin Margiela
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFashion
Founded1988 (1988) in Paris, France
Founder
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Stefano Rosso (Chairman)
Gaetano Sciuto (CEO)
John Galliano (Creative Director)
Products
ParentOTB Group
Websitewww.maisonmargiela.com

Maison Margiela, formerly Maison Martin Margiela, is a French luxury fashion house founded by Belgian designer Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens[1] in 1988 and headquartered in Paris.[2] The house produces both haute couture-inspired artisanal collections and ready-to-wear collections, with the former influencing the designs of the latter.[3] Product lines include womenswear, menswear, jewellery, footwear, accessories, leather goods, perfumes[2] and household goods.[4] Known for deconstructive and avant-garde designs with unconventional materials,[2] Maison Margiela has traditionally held live shows in unusual settings, for example empty metro stations[5] and street corners.[6] Models' faces are often obscured[7] by fabric or long hair to direct attention to the clothes and design.[8] Margiela resigned as creative designer in 2009[9] and John Galliano was appointed to the role in 2014.[10]

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