Maison Margiela Information

About Maison Margiela Founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela, the Paris-based fashion house is synonymous with uniquely unconventional principles, and a philosophy in which deconstruction and heritage go hand in hand to create designs that showcase fashion as an art of meaning, rather than a cult of personality. John Galliano was appointed Creative Director in 2014. Maison Margiela crosses the fashion spectrum from its ‘Artisanal’ collection, which holds the Haute Couture appellation since 2012, through Co-Ed ready-to-wear and accessories. Maison Margiela became part of the OTB Group in 2002. “John Galliano is a unique, exceptional couturier for a maison that always challenged and innovated the world of fashion,” says Renzo Rosso, the president of OTB group. Today, Maison Margiela continues to push the boundaries of modern fashion while celebrating its unique heritage. About John Galliano Gibraltar-born Fashion Designer John Galliano is Creative Director of Maison Margiela since 2014, bringing his sense of spectacle and creative mastery to the unique ethos of the Maison. He previously served as head designer for the french haute couture houses Givenchy and Christian Dior, and the British Fashion Council (BFC) awarded him British Designer of the Year four times. Associating unique vision, exceptional couture mastery and extreme sensitivity to detail, John Galliano is recognized as one of the most renowned fashion designers today. As Maison Margiela’s Creative Director he has successfully established a daring new identity for the brand’s Artisanal and Co-Ed collections. About OTB OTB is an international fashion group, the parent company of Diesel, Maison Margiela, Viktor&Rolf, Marni, Amiri, Jil Sander and state-of-the-art companies Staff International and Brave Kid. Founded and chaired by Italian entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, the group embodies his spirit and vision. OTB believes in pushing the boundaries of fashion and lifestyle, build