All 270 lots were sold and yielded a total take of almost 2 million euros, including a spring 1990 wool suit that commanded 101,400 euros, touted as a new world record for a piece by the designer.

The name also evokes an aura of beguiling mystery, for few know what the Belgian designer—fashion’s invisible ... by a team and credited to Maison Martin Margiela, aka MMM.

In this week’s fashion headlines ... was adorned with stark white decor, referencing Maison Martin Margiela’s famous 2006 “white-out” show. Models circumnavigated the glass structure ...