Fashion powerhouse Maison Margiela appoints Glenn Martens after John Galliano’s exit - The current creative director of Diesel is becoming creative director at Maison Margiela.

Belgian designer Glenn Martens was named creative director of the Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, taking over the position from John Galliano.

The 41-year-old Belgian designer will reportedly continue designing at Diesel while crafting couture collections at the Paris-based label.

Belgian designer Glenn Martens was unveiled Wednesday as the successor to John Galliano as creative director of French fashion house Maison Margiela on a busy day of Haute Couture Week in Paris. Martens,

Martens, currently creative director of Diesel, will replace John Galliano at Margiela, amid a creative reshuffle at both brands’ parent company OTB Group.

Glenn Martens, known for his reconstructed denim and avant-garde silhouettes, is the new creative director of Maison Margiela.