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Martin Margiela documentary premieres on Sky Arte

publication · 2026-04-27

The documentary 'My Name is Margiela', directed by Reiner Holzemer, airs on Sky Arte on October 3, 2021. It explores the career of Belgian designer Martin Margiela, co-founder of Maison Martin Margiela with Jenny Meirens. Despite the designer's anonymity, the film offers insight into his creative mind, known for deconstructed garments and opposing aesthetics. Margiela, who trained under Jean-Paul Gaultier, achieved international fame while remaining reclusive, eventually leaving fashion without public announcement. The site is powered by Artribune, which curates its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'My Name is Margiela' directed by Reiner Holzemer
  • Airs on Sky Arte on October 3, 2021
  • Focuses on Belgian designer Martin Margiela
  • Margiela co-founded Maison Martin Margiela with Jenny Meirens
  • Designer known for deconstructed garments and opposing aesthetics
  • Margiela trained under Jean-Paul Gaultier
  • Margiela left fashion without public announcement
  • Sky Arte site powered by Artribune

Entities

Artists

  • Martin Margiela
  • Reiner Holzemer
  • Jenny Meirens
  • Jean-Paul Gaultier

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Maison Martin Margiela
  • Artribune

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