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Martin Margiela: In His Own Words
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words

Martin Margiela: In His Own Words

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Documentary

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In 2008, after a show celebrating the 20th anniversary of his fashion house, Maison Margiela, visionary designer Martin Margiela left the fashion world for good. Throughout his career, the Belgian designer remained anonymous, refusing interviews and never being photographed, leading some to call him the fashion world’s answer to Banksy. Now, more than a decade after his departure, Margiela digs into his meticulous and idiosyncratic personal archives to reflect on his revolutionary career and legacy.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

8.4/10

Release Date

30 September 2020

Country

Belgium

Cast

Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela

Self

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Self

Carine Roitfeld

Carine Roitfeld

Self

Cathy Horyn

Cathy Horyn

Self

Olivier Saillard

Olivier Saillard

Self

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