Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela attended the same illustrious Antwerp institution as the 'Antwerp Six,' a prominent group of designers from the class of 1980. But, unlike the rest of the ensemble, he didn't go to London to launch his career; instead, he was approached by Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris. The designer is extremely enigmatic; only a few images exist of him, and he does not grant interviews. Meanwhile, he left his namesake house in the peak of its glory in 2008, yet he remains a potent figure veiled in fashion legend.

Martin Margiela is a Belgian fashion designer most known for his Deconstruction style. Along with Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto, he was one of the people who best characterized this genre. He and Antwerp 6 established the famed Avant Garde movement in the 90s in the fashion world, also from the most prominent school in the world - Antwerp. He is also a fashionista of the most modest and primitive things. He recycles discarded objects such as gloves, old garments, and even domestic items into Couture design.

Martin Margiela is widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion designers of all time as well as one of the most famous fashion designers from Belgium, his work challenged nearly every tradition inside the fashion business as well as those who consume it. It's been about a decade since he departed his eponymous label, yet his imprint can still be found on the brand that bears his name and on practically every important designer working today.

Born: 1957
Nationality: Belgian
Brand: Maison Margiela