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Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

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Belgian designer Martin Margiela (b. 1957) — whose life, career, clothing designs and vintage shoes have become cult-collector obsessions — pushed those who attended his shows outside their comfort zones. In the years following his maison's 1988 debut, he toyed with creative and aesthetic paradoxes that persist in fashion today.

Consider the Spring/Summer 2001 shirt patchworked from vintage clothing labels, or his famous corset dresses made from tailoring dummies, from his Fall/Winter 1997 line. Or his oversize collection for Fall/Winter 2000. In 1992, Margiela told Dépêche Mode magazine, “My clothes appeal to women of a certain mindset rather than of a specific age or physique.”

Born in Genk, Belgium, in 1957, Margiela knew he wanted to be a fashion designer after catching glimpses of Parisian fashion on TV as a child. Although his parents discouraged this career choice as an oddly funny aspiration, Margiela enrolled in the fashion program of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. There, he befriended and graduated a year ahead of the Antwerp Six — the acclaimed group of Belgian fashion designers comprising Dries Van Noten, Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Marina Yee, Dirk Bikkembergs and Dirk Van Saene.

Like many of his contemporaries in the 1980s, Margiela understood Paris fashion but felt a deep resonance with the deconstructed beauty espoused by Japanese designers Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo, of Comme des Garçons. Margiela’s fascination with Japan influenced many of his earliest collections and designs, from a dress pieced together from broken plates to his iconic Tabi boots, inspired by the split-toe Japanese worker’s shoe, which dates back to the 15th century. He decided to launch his own line while working for renowned Paris designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Margiela, Gaultier has often stated, was his best assistant. Even then, the 2019 film Martin Margiela: In His Own Words suggests, he was acutely aware of the widening gulf between the art and the business of fashion.

Margiela’s debut show was nothing short of spectacular. Set in a packed Café de la Gare in the still-seedy Marais district, it was also scandalous to the Parisian fashion set of the time. The designer tore up the conventions of contemporary couture presentations, most notably having his models, plucked from the streets and wearing ink-blotted Tabis, wend their way through the crowd. The show redefined the concept of the runway in a way that would later inspire such designers as Alexander McQueen and Demna Gvasalia.

While the notoriously private designer retired from fashion in 2009, for many Maison Martin Margiela collectors, his pieces capture the irreverence of the postwar, post-punk late 1980s and ’90s. Katy Rodriguez, cofounder of the cult vintage fashion shop Resurrection, is among those who felt a connection to Margiela’s clothing in the subliminal challenges it posed to the time’s beauty norms.

“Growing up in San Francisco and coming out of the end of punk rock, not wanting to be objectified, not wanting to be seen as a sexual object, not wanting your value to be just because you’re pretty — all those clothes played into all of that,” she says. “It really was a reflection of the kind of world the young people I knew at the time wanted to live in.”

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Designer: Maison Martin Margiela
S/S 2009 Maison Martin Margiela Red Jersey Asymmetrical Drape Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2009 Maison Martin Margiela red jersey asymmetrical drape dress. Asymmetrical stretch jersey dress with cap sleeve on left side and elbow-length left sleeve, with asymmetrical dr...
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Early 2000s Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 4 Raspberry Viscose Blend Fitted Cocktail Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA cocktail dress comes in a raspberry viscose blend featuring a ribbed panel design, long sleeves, and a side zipper closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size S Black Viscose / Wool Sweater Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA sweater dress comes in a black viscose / wool featuring long sleeves and a front button closure detail. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Martin Margiela vintage ss 1996 runway Trompe l'oeil printed viscose dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Antwerp, BE
Martin Margiela makes generous use of trompe-l’oeil motifs in his collections. For his 1996 Spring-Summer "trompe l'oeil" (optical illusion) collection Margiela invited photographer friends to make black and white photographs of vintage garments and used these images as prints for lightweight summer garments. These Martin Margiela items are exceptionally rare, and collectors seldom part with them. A Martin Margiela exhibition wouldn't be complete without these famous "Trompe L'oeil" photo print dresses...
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1990s Italian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

A/W 1999 Maison Martin Margiela Deep Rust Color-way 'Lining' Long Sleeve Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1999 Maison Martin Margiela deep rust color-way 'lining' long sleeve dress. Long sleeve midi dress created with interior lining of dress, with 'necklace' formed by loop tie that ...
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1990s Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

2010S MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Black Acetate & Poly Cocktail Dress With Dark Gree
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
2010S MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Black Acetate & Poly Cocktail Dress With Dark Green Chest Panel
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2010s Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Margiela MM6 Black Panelled Shift Dress Size M
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minor pulls to overall fabric on this used MM6 Maison Margiela designer resale item. Details Black Wool Shift dress Knee l...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1999 Trompe-L'œil Semi Couture Bodice
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Diego, CA
Maison Martin Margiela dressmaker bodice in Trompe-L'œil printed cotton featured on the spring 1999 runway in look eight adorned with hook-and-eye closures, number, and lettered with...
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1990s European Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

2008 Maison Martin Margiela 4 Black leather shirt dress tunique FR38
By Maison Martin Margiela, Martin Margiella
Located in PARIS, FR
Maison Martin Margiela line 4 dress between shirt dress and tunic, oversized build, straight cut, slit hem on each side, shirt collar and neckline with...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela 1997 Stockman Collection
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
Made in Italy Fabric Vest&Gloves 100% Linen Skirt 100% Slik Size/Measurements (approximate) Vest Size 40 Gloves Size M Vest Front Chest 37cm Vest Leng...
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1990s European Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela 1990AW Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
Made in Italy Fabric 100% Viscose Size/Measurements (approximate) Size 36 Bust 45.5cm (armpit to armpit) Length 127cm (centre back to hem) Condition Pilling and Stains
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1990s European Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela One-Shoulder Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
White label Made in Italy Fabric 100%Wool Size/Measurements (approximate) Size 44 Length 101cm (centre back to hem)
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1990s European Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela 1996SS Print Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
Satinated dress with photographic print Made in Italy Fabric 100%Rayon Size/Measurements (approximate) Size M Bust 46.5cm (armpit to armpit) Length 101cm (centre back to hem) Condi...
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1990s European Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Knit DressKnit Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
White label Made in Italy Fabric 50%Wool 50%Cotton Size/Measurements (approximate) Bust 41cm (armpit to armpit) Length 131cm (centre back to hem, excluding collar) Condition Peeli...
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1990s European Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress in black rayon/cotton with printed lightening erupting over an urban skyline. Simple T shirt lines, from the MM6...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Black Metallic Knit Turtleneck Flared Maxi Dress S
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This bold dress is beautified with a flared silhouette and a gorgeous black hue. This Maison Martin Margiela maxi dress, when accessorized well, will look great for evening outings. ...
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2010s Italian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Tank Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The possibilities are endless with the simplicity of this soft white Maison Martin Margiela 100% cotton knee length tank dress. Can be dressed up or down, be the center of attention ...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Margiela White Cotton Midi Dress, Size 44
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Crew neckline - Sleeveless style - Mid length - Silver tone real zip closure - Features side cut out with polka dot and striped pattern detail - Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Martin Margiela New Strapless Color Block Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light taupe silk and black net strapless gown from Martin Margiela top line collection. It falls in an A line from top to hem- taupe down to the mid calf then black netti...
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2010s Italian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Margiela Light Blue Button Down Dress, Size XS
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Collar detail - Button down closure - Side pocket - Striped design detail - Mid length - Oversized fit
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Black Satin Jumpsuit sleeveless Tie back
By Maison Martin Margiela, MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in North Hollywood, CA
MM6 Tie back Maison Martin Margiela Black Jumpsuit sleeveless. MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela Satin Sleeveless Jumpsuit, New with Tag. Black MM6 by Maison Martin Margiella satin strai...
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Early 2000s Italian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Margiela Paris Navy Maxi Dress, Size 36
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Shine finish - Knit detail on the neckline - Loose fit - 3/4 sleeve length - Made in Italy
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2010s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Martin Margiela artisanal dress made from reclaimed vintage dresses, fw 1993
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Martin Margiela artisanal maxi dress ▪ Made from a patchwork of damaged 1940s dresses sourced by the designer at the flea markets in Paris ▪ Small - Medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Duotone Print Cotton Circle Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Martin Margiela cotton circle dress with a circular bodice, straight skirt, and digital duotone print. Maison Martin Margiela Size: ...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Satin Car Seat Collection Dress 2006
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela black satin dress with a v neckline that is decorated with studs, an unlet hem with studs, and inspired by car seat...
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Early 2000s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Black Oversized Maxi Sweater Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela black sleeveless maxi sweater dress featuring a v-neckline and crinkle appearance. Maison Martin Margiela S...
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Eagle Print Long Sleeve Sweatshirt Novelty Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA eagle print long sleeve sweatshirt dress!!! Bald eagle print on the left side with vibrant colors of green, yellow, pu...
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2010s Italian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Rare Maison Margiela Optical Illusion Photo Print Oversized T Shirt Dress Tunic
By Maison Martin Margiela, MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare MAISON MARGIELA MM6 oversized silky photo print patchwork semi sheer t-shirt dress tunic! Features warm tones in green, lavender purple, gray and yellow. Solid gray sheer panels throughout. Simply slips over the head. Great alone, or layered with boots. Would also look fantastic as a dress with heels. The pictured black vintage Moschino belt...
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2010s Italian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Martin Margiela Silk and Lambkin Leather Glove Dress Rare New!
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Margiela dress fashioned of black silk crepe with soft lambskin saddle color leather at shoulders with attached black leather zipper long gloves. Asymmetricallyl draped and pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela 2011 Black Dress with Tan Leather Sleeves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Maison Martin Margiela Black Dress with Tan Leather Sleeves. Dress is in excellent condition ...except one pen mark on the leather sleeve photogr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

MARGIELA Black Rayon Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Margiela Black Rayon dress with interesting sleeves. Marked size 40 Bust: 34 inch / Waist 26 inch - 32 inch / hip 36 inch / Dress Length: 43 ...
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1990s Belgian Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Marglela Fully-Lined Hooded Cowl Sleeveless Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Maison Martin Marglela fully lined hooded large cowl-neck sleeveless dress in steel-blue measures 26 1/2" in front, 30" in back. The underarm circumference measures 39", underarm-to-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Satin & Wool Panel Dress 2002
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela artisanal reconstructed sleeveless dress featuring two black satin fabric panels at the torso and hem, a cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Martin Margiella Simple Little Black Dress (40)
By Martin Margiella, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely viscose dress with contrasting cotton trim at the v-neck and cuffs. This 3/4 sleeved dress is simple but elegant with a slight cocoon shape bottom. There is also the design...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

Margiela Bat Wing Silk Crepe Tunic
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Great Margiela batwing silk crepe tunic/top with tonal blue abstract figurals on navy ground. Boat neckline. Early collection.
Excellent condition
Length: 29"
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1990s French Maison Martin Margiela Day Dresses

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    John Galliano is currently creative director of the French fashion house Maison Margiela, previously called Maison Martin Margiela. In the past, he has been the creative director for Givenchy and Christian Dior. Browse a range of expertly vetted Maison Margiela pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Maison Martin Margiela, now simply called Maison Margiela, is a French fashion house founded in 1988. It was first founded by Belgian designer Martin Margiela and takes inspiration from avant-garde styling. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Maison Margiela pieces.
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    Yes, Maison Margiela is well known. In fact, the fashion house's clothing designs and vintage shoes have become cult-collector obsessions in recent years. Founder Martin Margiela has gained acclaim for toying with creative and aesthetic paradoxes that persist in fashion today through pieces like his famous corset dresses made from tailoring dummies and his Spring/Summer 2001 shirt patchworked from vintage clothing labels. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Maison Margiela apparel and accessories.
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