Maison Margiela

{"overview":"Maison Margiela, established in 1988 by Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens, is a French luxury fashion house celebrated for its avant-garde and deconstructive designs. Based in Paris, the house produces both haute couture-inspired 'Artisanal' collections and ready-to-wear lines, with the former informing the latter's design direction. Margiela's aesthetic often incorporates unconventional materials and techniques, challenging traditional notions of luxury and beauty. The brand is also known for staging shows in unusual locations, such as empty metro stations, and obscuring models' faces to emphasize the garments themselves. After Margiela's departure in 2009, John Galliano took the helm in 2014, followed by Glenn Martens.","founders":"Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens","founded_year":1988,"origin":"Paris, France","styles":["Artisanal","Avant-Garde"],"signature_items":["Tabi Boots","Deconstructed garments","Artisanal Collection pieces"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maison_Margiela"]}