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

Glenn Martens is headed for the top spot at Maison Margiela. The former Y/Project designer and current Diesel artistic director will take over the role of creative director at the brand. He succeeds John Galliano,

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

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

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