Martin Margiela Creative Director Retires

After 20 years of designing for his namesake brand, Martin Margiela has officially thrown in his creative hat at Maison Martin Margiela. "Martin has not been there for a long time," said the brand's majority stake holder, Renzo Rosso. "He is here but not here. We have a new fresh design team on board. We are focusing on young, realistic energy for the future. The brand has hired a headhunter to help fill the creative director opening. -Dispatch