Although working without a head designer, Maison Martin Margiela turns out a few multifunctional fashion pieces for pre-fall—specifically an asymmetric jumpsuit that turns into an apron pant and a classic trench that folds into a peacoat.
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>> For the better part of a year, rumors of Martin Margiela's withdrawal from his label have plagued the industry. In October, majority owner Renzo Rosso finally confirmed that Margiela was no longer involved in design and later said he was about to name a replacement.
It seems Rosso has changed his mind: Giovanni Pungetti, chief executive of Maison Martin Margiela, said today that the designer has quietly left the comapny and will not be replaced. The fashion house, which had in the past offered his job to Haider Ackermann and Raf Simons, will continue to operate with the creative staff, 28-strong, that Margiela developed over his 20-year stint. According to Pungetti: “It would have been very simple to hire someone else, and we evaluated that option, but in the end, what is important is the taste of designer."
Yoox has set up the first-ever Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal collection virtual museum — very cool. There, you can find the designer's kookiest, coolest pieces, including this Maison Martin Margiela Christmas Decoration Evening Coat ($9,885). Would you rock it at your holiday party? It's not worth the money, especially since you can DIY it for way less.
Today Yoox.com is launching exclusive, one-of-a-kind items from Maison Martin Margiela as part of the online retailer's holiday gift guides. A series of Margiela jackets and tops (available for the first time online November 30) have been created using only recycled materials—think pink holiday tinsel, auburn-colored wigs, leather sandals, tiles from a disco ball and white elastic bands. It's a Project Runway-style challenge finally gone right.
Check out Margiela's recycled looks and some of our other favorite items from the gift guide—Yoox exclusives in high design home decor and rare vintage jewelry—in the gallery below.
Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen and Claudia Schiffer naked and winking on the winter cover of i-D magazine.
Doutzen Kroes—MissDK—is tweeting from backstage at the Victoria's Secret fashion show.
Cheap Monday introduces geek chic eyewear.
Stella McCartney and Jil Sander will create second (spring) collections for GapKids and Uniqlo, respectively.
Thanks to the monetary prize for winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Sophie Theallet can now afford to finish her knitwear line for fall 2010.
Fashion's Night Out is rescheduled for one day later.
Michael Stipe and Maison Martin Margiela collaborate on a multifunctional microcassette tape made of sterling silver.
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You want stylish wings? This Maison Martin Margiela Open Slit-Sleeve Silk Shirt ($695) is your answer. I'm seriously torn about whether or not I approve. On the one hand, the concept is unique, a cool take on a regular button-down shirt. But I wonder how comfortable it would be. Plus the price is too much. Help me decide!
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>> Renzo Rosso Expects To Name New Margiela Designer Shortly —It was only recently finally confirmed that Martin Margiela is no longer involved with the designing at Maison MM, but the brand's majority stakeholder Renzo Rosso, according to The Moment, says he's "thisclose to naming a new designer at Martin Margiela. Rosso stressed that Martin Margiela will continue to be involved with his namesake label, albeit at a distance." [The Moment, @themoment]
>> Finally Confirmed: Martin Margiela Not Involved in Designing Maison —Just a year ago for the Spring 2009 season, Maison Martin Margiela celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a retrospective show — around that time, rumors began to circulate that the designer left the brand, since bolstered by tepid reviews for the house's Fall 2009 ready-to-wear and couture collections, and most recently, Spring 2010, which Suzy Menkes called "tragic." Over the weekend, Margiela majority stakeholder Renzo Rosso finally confirmed: "Martin has not been there for a long time. He is here but not here. We have a new fresh design team on board. We are focusing on young, realistic energy for the future; this is really Margiela for the year 2015." Also confirmed: the fact that Haider Ackermann was offered creative directorship, but turned it down — likely because the brand refuses to publicize the head designer; it's said that the house is contractually obligated to permanently list Margiela as creative director. [Vogue UK, FWD]
After 20 years of designing for his namesake brand, Martin Margiela is officially throwing in his creative hat at Maison Martin Margiela. "Martin has not been there for a long time," said the brand's majority stake holder, Renzo Rosso. "He is here but not here. We have a new fresh design team on board. We are focusing on young, realistic energy for the future; this is really Margiela for the year 2015." With that said, the brand is looking for a new creative director to take the reins and run with it. Offers have been put out to Raf Simons and Haider Ackermann, but both have rejected. Raf decided to renew his contract with Jil Sander, and supposedly, Haider Ackermann turned down the offer because of the brand's refusal to promote the new head designer.
