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Glenn Martens gives H&M bestsellers a new twist

Around a year ago, H&M announced its collaboration with Glenn Martens. Now, the Swedish fashion retailer and the Belgian designer are offering a first glimpse into the upcoming collection. “I firmly believe this is one of the most creative collaborations we have ever done,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor at H&M. “Glenn is a true...

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From celebrity to product: fashion moves on from star designers

Paris – The appointments of Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel seem to turn the page on the era of star designers. These profiles focus more on the product and less on the spectacle. With little presence in the media and on social media, both creatives have fiercely protected their private lives. They are the antithesis of...

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From Margiela to Marni: OTB’s creative shake-up may just be the beginning

In a season of notable reshuffles across fashion’s creative directors, the news of Meryll Rogge taking the helm at Marni might appear subdued compared to the drama at more headline-grabbing houses. But make no mistake, her appointment is a quietly significant moment not just for the Milanese label, but for its parent company, OTB, which has been...

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Haute Couture AW25: Which shows will influence the fashion of seasons to come?

Among the highlights of Paris Haute Couture Week in July 2025, after Demna's final show for Balenciaga, the autumn/winter 2025/2026 Couture collections paved the way for fashion that is both artisanal and technological. Upcycling was joyfully celebrated by Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and Germanier. Respect for nature was at the heart of...

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In Pictures: Glenn Martens' debut at Maison Margiela unveiled

Belgian fashion designer Glenn Martens made his debut as creative director of Maison Margiela in Paris on July 9. The Paris-based fashion house presented the Artisanal Collection 2025, filled with imagery from 16th and 17th century Flanders and the Netherlands. This was stated in Maison Margiela's press release. The most striking looks featured...

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Glenn Martens to debut with couture collection for Maison Margiela

More details have emerged regarding Glenn Martens’ highly anticipated debut as creative director of Maison Margiela. The Belgian designer is scheduled to present his inaugural couture collection for the house during Paris Haute Couture Week for autumn/winter 2025, which is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 10. According to the fashion...

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In pictures: Jean Paul Gaultier’s eight guest designers lined up

There is good and bad fashion news. The good news: Duran Lantink from the Netherlands has been appointed creative director of the French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. The less good news: with Lantink’s appointment, the special chapter of guest designers at JPG comes to an end. In 2020, after Jean Paul Gaultier retired from the catwalk, the...

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How Glenn Martens has been preparing for his position at Maison Margiela for years

Glenn Martens was the odds-on favourite to succeed John Galliano at Maison Margiela. The moment Galliano announced his departure from the Belgian fashion house in December 2024, all eyes immediately turned to Martens. There are several reasons why Martens immediately attracted attention. Not only is the Belgian designer already working at OTB...

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Glenn Martens appointed as new creative director of Maison Margiela

The long-awaited announcement of Maison Margiela's new creative director is finally here. As many suspected, Glenn Martens is the new creative director, confirmed OTB, the parent company of Maison Margiela, in a press statement today. Martens succeeds John Galliano. Galliano and OTB announced in mid-December 2024 that they would be parting ways....

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Y/Project, fashion's subversive darling, to shutter after 14 years

The Paris-based fashion house Y/Project, known for its avant-garde designs and architectural silhouettes, announced on Thursday it will cease operations, marking another casualty in the challenging luxury fashion landscape of the post-pandemic era. The label, which generated revenues of 11 million euros in 2023, failed to secure new ownership...

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Diesel's Glenn Martens to collaborate with H&M

Glenn Martens has been revealed as the next designer to take on a collaboration with H&M. The Belgian creative director of denim specialist Diesel and the Swedish fashion retailer are joining forces for a collection to be released in autumn 2025, H&M announced on Thursday. H&M has not yet revealed much more about the collaboration, only pointing...

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Pascal Conte-Jodra appointed CEO at Y/Project

Avant-garde fashion label Y/Project announced the appointment of Pascal Conte-Jodra as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Conte-Jodra is expected to lead the brand into a new era, collaborating with creative director Glenn Martens to embark on an ambitious growth plan. Mr Conte-Jodra will seek to raise brand awareness, build greater...