Belgian designer Glenn Martens was named creative director of the Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, taking over the position from John Galliano.

The brand subtly subverted traditional menswear tropes for grown-up, villain-looking versions of its cool kids.

Glenn Martens, known for his reconstructed denim and avant-garde silhouettes, is the new creative director of Maison Margiela.

In this week’s fashion headlines, the FW25 season arrived with newcomers debuting and familiar faces returning, luxury shares saw a boost following positive results, brands announced new chapters, and new diffusion lines were introduced.

The former Y/Project designer and current Diesel creative director will replace John Galliano, who exited the Maison Margiela in late 2024

The rumours are, once again, true – Glenn Martens is the creative director of Maison Margiela. Martens will be Margiela’s third-ever creative director, after Martin Margiela himself and John Galliano, who helmed the brand from 2014 until 2024.