Martin Margiela's Personal Archive to Be Auctioned for First Time
On July 9, 2026, Maurice Auction, collaborating with Kerry Taylor Auctions, will showcase more than 200 pieces from Martin Margiela's personal collection in Paris. This event is groundbreaking, as it’s the first time a living designer has teamed up with an auction house to sell their personal fashion archive, which spans from 1984 to 2008. The collection includes items from his late mother, Léa Bouchet, original sketches from 1984, Barbie outfits, and Hermès pieces from his time as creative director (1997-2003). Salomé Pirson and Alex Baddeley referred to the auction process as curatorial. Highlights include the Initiale Bag (2002) and uniquely painted silver Tabi boots. An exhibition will take place from July 4-8 at 71 rue de la Fontaine au Roi, with the catalogue released in mid-June on mauriceauction.com.
Key facts
- More than 200 pieces from Martin Margiela's personal archive will be auctioned in July 2026.
- The auction is organized by Maurice Auction in Paris, in collaboration with Kerry Taylor Auctions.
- This is the first time a living creator has directly collaborated with an auction house to offer their personal archive.
- The archive spans 1984 to 2008 and includes pieces from his mother Léa Bouchet's wardrobe.
- Margiela communicated face-to-face, without using telephone or email, for over a year.
- Highlights include original 1984 sketches, miniature Barbie outfits, and Hermès pieces.
- The auction takes place on 9 July 2026 at 2:00pm.
- An accompanying exhibition runs from 4–8 July 2026 at 71 rue de la Fontaine au Roi, Paris 11th arrondissement.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Margiela
- Angela Picozzi
- Elena Picozzi
- Graziella Picozzi
Institutions
- Maurice Auction
- Kerry Taylor Auctions
- Hermès
- Wallpaper*
- Deni Cler
- Maison Margiela
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- 71 rue de la Fontaine au Roi, Paris 11th arrondissement
- Boulevard Voltaire
- 11th arrondissement