MILAN (AP) 鈥� Belgian designer Glenn Martens was named creative director of the Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, taking over the position from , the brand鈥檚 Italian owner OTB announced on Wednesday.
Martens, 41, has been creative director at another OTB-owned fashion house, Diesel, since 2000, quickly promoting it to a must-see Milan runway sensation with edgy, street-savvy collections made with cutting-edge textile techniques.
Martens becomes the third creative director at Maison Margiela, after its Belgian founder Martin Margiela and Galliano, who left the house last month after a decade.
鈥淚 have worked with Glenn for years. I have witnessed his talent and I know what he is capable of,鈥欌�� OTB chairman Renzo Rosso said in a statement, adding that he 鈥渉as already shown his prowess and his vision in couture.鈥�
The house shows both haute couture and ready to wear collections in Paris. Marten's appointment is effective immediately.
The Associated Press