To say the name Martin Margiela is to conjure images of stacked-heel tabi-toe boots and blank labels held in place ... created by a team and credited to Maison Martin Margiela, aka MMM.

Glenn Martens, the Diesel designer, has been named creative director at Margiela. He replaces John Galliano, who left the brand in December.

With its sparse walls, exposed pipes, and undressed mannequins, Maison Martin Margiela looks more like ... minimalist theme. Women’s clothing; a sea of slinky pieces in neons and neutrals ...