Maison Margiela, formerlyáMaison Martin Margiela, is a Frencháluxuryáfashionáhouse founded by Belgian designeráMartin MargielaáandáJenny Meirensáin 1988 and headquartered ináParis.The house produces botháhaute couture-inspired artisanal collections and ready-to-wear collections, with the former influencing the designs of the latter.áProduct lines include womenswear, menswear, jewellery, footwear, accessories, leather goods, perfumesáand household goods.áKnown forádeconstructiveáandáavant-gardeádesigns with unconventional materials,áMaison Margiela has traditionally held live shows in unusual settings, for example empty metro stationsáand street corners.Models' faces are often obscuredáby fabric or long hair to direct attention to the clothes and design.áMargiela resigned as creative designer in 2009.áJohn Gallianoáwas appointed to the role in 2014,and resigned in 2024. The identity of his successor is unknown.