Who owns Maison Margiela?
Maison Margiela is owned by OTB Group (Italy), which has owned the brand since 2002.[1] Maison Margiela was founded in 1988 in Paris and was independent until 2002.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- OTB S.p.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1988–2002)
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Breganze
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Founded
- 1988
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Luxury goods › Luxury fashion & leather goods
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Maison Margiela
Martin Margiela never appeared in public or gave photographed interviews, and his garments carry a blank white label held by four visible stitches rather than a logo. OTB acquired a majority in 2002, and the founder left the house in 2009.
Ownership timeline of Maison Margiela
Where Maison Margiela sits in OTB Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Maison Margiela?
The parent company of Maison Margiela is OTB Group, a privately held company headquartered in Italy.
Is Maison Margiela French or Italian?
Maison Margiela originated in France in 1988, but it is owned today by OTB Group, which is headquartered in Italy. So Maison Margiela is a French-origin brand under Italian ownership.
Since when has OTB Group owned Maison Margiela?
OTB Group has owned Maison Margiela since 2002.
Who owned Maison Margiela before OTB Group?
Maison Margiela was an independent company from its founding in 1988 in Paris until OTB Group acquired it in 2002.
Is Maison Margiela still owned by OTB Group?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Maison Margiela is still owned by OTB Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] OTB Group — the group — OTB S.p.A., Official document; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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