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

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,

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

Glenn Martens, the Diesel designer, has been named creative director at Margiela. He replaces John Galliano, who left the brand in December.

Luxury French fashion house Maison Margiela has announced Glenn Martens as its new creative director, effective immediately.

Glenn Martens was the odds-on favourite to succeed John Galliano at Maison Margiela. The moment Galliano announced his departure from the Belgian

Martens, 41, is currently creative director at Diesel and was promoted internally from within the Italian fashion company OTB Group, which also owns Maison Margiela

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 b..

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

The Diesel and former Y/Project designer will bring his knack for reconstructed denim to the storied French house.