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.

To say the name Martin Margiela is to conjure images of stacked-heel tabi-toe boots and blank labels held in place with four visible stitches. The name also evokes an aura of beguiling mystery ...

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 ...