French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela was founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela. Since then, the brand has been staking its claim in the world of avant-garde fashion. Its haute couture and ready-to-wear collections focus on simplicity, purity, and ambiguity—trends that are central factors to the label. With no marketing, branding, or advertising, Maison Martin Margiela has produced collections sought after around the world, making the house both icon and iconoclast.