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Glenn Martens Takes Creative Reins at Maison Margiela

The Belgian designer, known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel, succeeds John Galliano as creative director of the French luxury house.
Glenn Martens.
Glenn Martens. (Arnaud Lajeunie)

Maison Margiela

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The Breakthrough Designer Rebooting Diesel

Glenn Martens speaks exclusively to Tim Blanks about re-energising the Italian denim brand, designing for his own label Y/Project and pushing people to rethink fashion.

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Simone Stern Carbone
Simone Stern Carbone

Simone Stern Carbone is Luxury Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. She is based in Zurich and Paris and covers fashion and beauty, with a focus on the dynamic luxury sector.

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