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.

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

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 ...