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Martin Margiela: In His Own Words 2019
The word ‘genius’, in fashion, is overused. Today ‘fashion genius’ is almost interchangeable with ‘fashion celebrity.' It's often used to describe multihyphenates in praise of their ability to manage multiple creative projects at once (e.g. Virgil Abloh, Rihanna, etc.) Or it’s use is motivated principally by nostalgia for designers who are no longer with us.
Evidence of Martin Margiela’s genius is in his dedication to a singular craft and unique vision. During his time at Maison Martin Margiela (and Hermès),…