The story goes that Martin Margiela used actual German Army Trainers on the runway ... The technical Vibram sole, the rubber toe bumper, the lace-to-toe system—everything about it is made for light ...

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 ...

Belgian designer Glenn Martens was named creative director of the Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, taking over the position from John Galliano.

Not to mention, Martens studied at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts, like Maison Margiela’s namesake, Martin Margiela; and also followed a similar career path, moving from Belgium to Paris ...

Martens, who made his name at the now-defunct experimental label Y/Project, studied at Antwerp's renowned Royal Academy of Fine Arts like Martin Margiela, who founded his eponymous label in 1988.

Martens, who made his name at now-defunct experimental label Y/Project, studied at Antwerp's renowned Royal Academy of Fine ...

Martens, who made his name at now-defunct experimental label Y/Project, studied at Antwerp's renowned Royal Academy of Fine Arts like Martin Margiela, who founded his eponymous label in 1988. " ...

Born in Belgium, Martens honed his skills as a master designer at Martin Margiela’s alma mater, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. He went on to work for Jean Paul Gaultier, also like ...