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.

We believe the fashion world should be reexposed to Margiela’s early aesthetics,” said Angela Picozzi at the moment of revealing the auction. The spring 1990 white cotton dress by Martin Margiela.