Maison Margiela Appoints Glenn Martens as Creative Director

Glenn Martens Succeeds Galliano at Maison Margiela

Glenn Martens has been appointed creative director of maison margiela, marking a new era for the avant-garde fashion house following the departure of john galliano. Known for his innovative work at Diesel and Y/Project, the Belgian designer steps into one of the industry’s most closely watched roles, tasked with continuing margiela’s legacy of deconstruction and artistic reinvention.

Martens’ appointment was confirmed by maison margiela and its parent company, OTB Group, following reports that he was the frontrunner for the position. His first collection for the house has yet to be announced, but he is expected to bring his signature experimental approach to margiela’s codes.

Martens’ appointment was confirmed by maison margiela and its parent company, OTB Group, following reports that he was the frontrunner for the position. His first collection for the house has yet to be announced, but he is expected to bring his signature experimental approach to margiela’s codes.

“I have worked with Glenn for years, I have witnessed his talent, and I know what he is capable of,” said OTB Group chairman Renzo Rosso, emphasizing his confidence in Martens’ ability to shape the next chapter of the maison.

While taking on the creative helm at margiela, Martens will also continue his role at Diesel, where he has been instrumental in revitalizing the brand with a blend of subversive tailoring and reconstructed denim. His dual leadership at both labels signals a bold new direction for the OTB-owned brands.

Martens’ appointment follows Galliano’s decade-long tenure, which redefined margiela’s narrative with theatrical storytelling, haute couture experimentation, and some of the most talked-about runway moments in recent history. As the house transitions into this new phase, industry insiders and margiela devotees alike will be watching closely to see how Martens reinterprets its boundary-pushing identity.