Glenn Martens ends six-year tenure as Diesel creative director after Milan show
Diesel announced that Glenn Martens will leave his role as creative director following the September 22 runway show in Milan.
Martens departs for Maison Margiela
The Italian denim brand confirmed next week's presentation would be Martens final show. He will immediately return to his position as creative director of Maison Margiela in Paris. This move allows him to dedicate all energies to the Paris-based role.
Founder praises transformative leadership
Renzo Rosso stated that Martens transformed how the brand is perceived globally. The founder noted the company enjoyed its best performance in a decade during 2025. Rosso expressed deep gratitude for everything Martens achieved while preserving the brands accessibility.
No replacement named yet
OTB Group has not announced a successor for the Diesel creative director position. Martens joined the company in October 2020 after being appointed by Rosso. His departure concludes a period of radical restructuring inside and out.
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