The news last month that an unprecedented auction of Martin Margiela's early work was coming to Paris generated part enthusiasm, part curiosity - and full virality on social media. It was clear ...

This restrained, chic MM6 collection was at times reminiscent of house founder Martin Margiela's celebrated tenure at Hermès.

All other images courtesy of Florilegius/Universal Images Group, Guy Marineau/Condé Nast via Getty Images, and ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock During Martin Margiela’s spring 1989 debut runway ...

The brand’s autumnal line up blended conceptual design with a sense of new age refinement ...