Graduating from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the Antwerp Six era, the mysterious Martin Margiela went on to found his iconic fashion house with business partner Jenny Meirens in 1988. In 2014, John Galliano took over the creative director role at Maison Margiela, bringing to light new iconic pieces such as the “Replica” sneaker and the “Glam Slam” bag. Galliano continues the enigmatic spirit of the mysterious and aloof namesake of this brand, producing Maison Margiela men's clothing and accessories with a strong emphasis on abstract cut and shape.
MAISON MARGIELA
Maison Margiela’s now-iconic tag represents a numerical system coding the appropriate category of each product line, and the 4 stitches on reverse have now become synonymous with the Margiela brand. The acclaimed Belgian-born designer went on to produce cohesive pret-a-porter collections that were inspired by his haute couture artisanal collections. Margiela is a designer who excels at producing both beautiful wearable pieces along with true sartorial artwork. Born in Paris, the fashion house is considered to be one of the most ingenious and rule breaking in the world. With a vanguard approach to fashion design and a hunger to show the world his talents, Margiela broke onto the scene and held his first ever show in an abandoned car park with a collection consisting of deconstructed jackets and papier-mâché vests. His training didn’t end after fashion school, and was indoctrinated into the world of haute couture during his time learning from the inimitable Jean Paul Gaultier. Maison Margiela men's clothing is classic, sophisticated and has an edge that elevates any sartorial ensemble. At Harrolds we stock a beautiful range of Maison Margiela shoes and clothing for men.