Maison Martin Margiela Autumn/Winter 2009
Does he even exist? Martin Margiela is the world’s most secretive designer, never allowing himself to be photographed or interviewed directly. But despite the antics, this Belgian has exerted a steady influence on the fashion industry for the past 20 years. Often described as the ‘designer’s designer’, Margiela has an avant garde sensibility – turning everything from old silk scarves to flea market fur coats into couture garments – but is also renown for immaculate tailoring and beautiful dresses.




