Glenn Martens leaves Diesel after six years to focus on Maison Margiela
Glenn Martens is stepping down as creative director of the Italian denim brand Diesel following his upcoming final show in Milan next week.
Final presentation marks departure
Martens will present his last collection for the house during a show scheduled for next week in Milan. This exit ends a six-year tenure that began when he joined the brand in October 2020. His upcoming presentation serves as the conclusion to his leadership of the decades-old Italian company.
Dual roles create conflict
The designer has been managing responsibilities at two major fashion houses simultaneously during this period. He currently leads Maison Margiela in Paris, a position he assumed in 2025 after John Galliano left. Reports indicate that balancing these two high-ranking posts became unsustainable for the Belgian fashion professional.
Career history and impact
Martens previously led Y/Project from 2013 until 2024 before moving to Diesel in 2020. During his time at Diesel, he introduced distressed denim and provocative imagery to the brand's collections. His work attracted celebrity fans including Rihanna and Beyoncé while revitalizing the company's cultural standing.
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