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Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela is a luxury fashion house, founded in 1988 and acquired by OTB Group in 2002. The house produces womenswear and menswear according to the unconventional principles imagined by its founder, Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela.

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Fashion Week

Alessandro Michele on Fashion’s Big Opportunity

On the eve of his 12-hour livestream experiment, the Gucci designer talked with Tim Blanks about the industry’s transformation from an empire of elitism into an often-wild reflection of reality.

Fashion Week

Alessandro Michele on Fashion’s Big Opportunity

On the eve of his 12-hour livestream experiment, the Gucci designer talked with Tim Blanks about the industry’s transformation from an empire of elitism into an often-wild reflection of reality.


Fashion Week

Did Digital Couture Week Work?

This season's Haute Couture Week was basically video week. Modern? Sort of. There was a lot of MTV to the proceedings, if without the creative energy and anarchy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Did Digital Couture Week Work?

This season's Haute Couture Week was basically video week. Modern? Sort of. There was a lot of MTV to the proceedings, if without the creative energy and anarchy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Retail

Diesel CEO Seeks to Revive 90s Success With Slimmed Down Brand

Massimo Piombini plans to close stores, raise prices and expand in sneakers to revamp the denim brand.

Retail

Diesel CEO Seeks to Revive 90s Success With Slimmed Down Brand

Massimo Piombini plans to close stores, raise prices and expand in sneakers to revamp the denim brand.


Technology

The New Normal: Digital Is Set For a Step Change

Lockdowns and social distancing measures have made digital an urgent priority across the entire value chain but navigating the recovery will require sustained focus on scaling up and strengthening digital competencies, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.

Technology

The New Normal: Digital Is Set For a Step Change

Lockdowns and social distancing measures have made digital an urgent priority across the entire value chain but navigating the recovery will require sustained focus on scaling up and strengthening digital competencies, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.


China

Will E-Commerce Save China’s Luxury Business?

Luxury brands are pinning their hopes on e-commerce to recoup some of the losses caused by China’s dismal retail environment. But will consumers switch to online in sufficient numbers to make up for the massive coronavirus shortfall?

China

Will E-Commerce Save China’s Luxury Business?

Luxury brands are pinning their hopes on e-commerce to recoup some of the losses caused by China’s dismal retail environment. But will consumers switch to online in sufficient numbers to make up for the massive coronavirus shortfall?


Luxury

Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Italian Owner of Margiela and Diesel Is Standing By Annual Sales Target

OTB — which stands for Only The Brave — says it expects sales to grow 12-13 percent this year, even though the recent lockdown in Italy has caused a slowdown.

Luxury

Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Italian Owner of Margiela and Diesel Is Standing By Annual Sales Target

OTB — which stands for Only The Brave — says it expects sales to grow 12-13 percent this year, even though the recent lockdown in Italy has caused a slowdown.


Retail

Luxury Fashion Rental Platform Armarium to Cease Operations

The company, launched in 2016, offered high-fashion in partnership with boutiques and stores.

Retail

Luxury Fashion Rental Platform Armarium to Cease Operations

The company, launched in 2016, offered high-fashion in partnership with boutiques and stores.


Fashion Week

Frisson of Tradition at Maison Margiela

There’s an intensely poignant edge in John Galliano’s work, in full effect on Wednesday. He's made Maison Margiela his sanctuary, the place he belongs.

Fashion Week

Frisson of Tradition at Maison Margiela

There’s an intensely poignant edge in John Galliano’s work, in full effect on Wednesday. He's made Maison Margiela his sanctuary, the place he belongs.


Luxury

How Daniel Lee Reinvented Bottega Veneta

Tim Blanks talks to the British designer about his creative strategy and why his approach has struck a chord with consumers as the Kering-owned brand returns to growth.

Luxury

How Daniel Lee Reinvented Bottega Veneta

Tim Blanks talks to the British designer about his creative strategy and why his approach has struck a chord with consumers as the Kering-owned brand returns to growth.


Fashion Week

A Dream of Defiance at Margiela

The raw apocalyptic glamour of the show was also a perverse tutorial in the art and craft of clothes-making.

Fashion Week

A Dream of Defiance at Margiela

The raw apocalyptic glamour of the show was also a perverse tutorial in the art and craft of clothes-making.