Fashion powerhouse Maison Margiela appoints Glenn Martens after John Galliano’s exit Glenn Martens, the current creative director at Diesel, has been announced as the next creative director of Maison Margiela.
An enduring example of Galliano’s impact is the revival of the infamous ‘Tabi’, the iconic Margiela shoe originally launched in 1988, which has become ubiquitous within Gen Z street style.
After John Galliano’s departure in December 2024 -who was at the helm of Margiela for 10 years – the industry has been speculating who will take over the vacant chair – with Ye (Kanye West) even suggested.
Martens is not leaving his current position as creative director at Diesel just yet – another brand also owned by the Italian luxury group OTB.
Martens has dressed the likes of singer Chappell Roan and Kylie Minogue, and his penchant for cutting-edge urban fashion leaves the industry on tenterhooks to see what he brings to Margiela.
