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Glenn Martens

Creative Director, Diesel

A member of Paris’s avant-garde, Martens is spearheading a streetwear revolution in the city with his commercial-yet-conceptual brand.

Glenn Martens
Luxury

With Lockdowns Eased, Paris Fashion Reopens for Business

The heartbeat of the industry returns to work on Monday — but at what cost?

Luxury

With Lockdowns Eased, Paris Fashion Reopens for Business

The heartbeat of the industry returns to work on Monday — but at what cost?


Fashion Week

In Paris, Finding Power in a New Femininity

Designers embraced the polar opposites of traditional womanliness and tailored, menswear-inflected power dressing.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Finding Power in a New Femininity

Designers embraced the polar opposites of traditional womanliness and tailored, menswear-inflected power dressing.


Fashion Week

In Paris, a New Masculinity Takes Shape

A heady mix of macho-femme and delicate romanticism dominated the runways, but Craig Green transcended it all, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, a New Masculinity Takes Shape

A heady mix of macho-femme and delicate romanticism dominated the runways, but Craig Green transcended it all, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Why the Basic Bitch Ruled This Decade

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF explores how the ‘basic’ stereotype was a phenomenon that shaped the fashion trends of the past decade — for better or worse.

News & Analysis

Why the Basic Bitch Ruled This Decade

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF explores how the ‘basic’ stereotype was a phenomenon that shaped the fashion trends of the past decade — for better or worse.


Luxury

Moncler’s Genius Talent Pipeline: Who Should be Next?

The luxury outerwear brand’s innovative marketing model relies on a constant rotation of buzzy talent. BoF spotlights potential future candidates.

Luxury

Moncler’s Genius Talent Pipeline: Who Should be Next?

The luxury outerwear brand’s innovative marketing model relies on a constant rotation of buzzy talent. BoF spotlights potential future candidates.


Luxury

Paula Cademartori Parts Ways With OTB Group

The Italian-Brazilian accessories brand is ending its three-year partnership with Renzo Rosso’s group by mutual consent.

Luxury

Paula Cademartori Parts Ways With OTB Group

The Italian-Brazilian accessories brand is ending its three-year partnership with Renzo Rosso’s group by mutual consent.


Fashion Week

Y/Project’s Belle Époque Distortions

Glenn Martens’ stated Belle Époque inspiration was evident in the curvaceous ballgowns that closed the show but the rest was business as usual.

Fashion Week

Y/Project’s Belle Époque Distortions

Glenn Martens’ stated Belle Époque inspiration was evident in the curvaceous ballgowns that closed the show but the rest was business as usual.


News & Analysis

Renzo Rosso’s OTB Increases Its Stake in Viktor & Rolf

The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela added to its existing investment in the brand founded by the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.

News & Analysis

Renzo Rosso’s OTB Increases Its Stake in Viktor & Rolf

The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela added to its existing investment in the brand founded by the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.


News & Analysis

Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize

Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive a grant of €250,000 and mentorship from OTB boss Renzo Rosso.

News & Analysis

Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize

Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive a grant of €250,000 and mentorship from OTB boss Renzo Rosso.


Fashion Week

Praying at the Altar of Y/Project

As a young master, Glenn Martens deserves kudos, even more so because he is not screaming for attention.

Fashion Week

Praying at the Altar of Y/Project

As a young master, Glenn Martens deserves kudos, even more so because he is not screaming for attention.


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