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Diesel's Final Farewell: Red-Lit Club Show Stuns
23 Sep
Summary
- Glenn Martens concluded his Diesel tenure with a provocative club-themed show.
- Performers from (La) Horde mingled with models and audience members.
- The collection featured experimental denim, knitwear, and revealing silhouettes.
Glenn Martens concluded his highly anticipated final show as Diesel's creative director at Milan Fashion Week, transforming the runway into a red-lit, club-like atmosphere. This provocative display featured approximately 200 members of the Marseille-based artistic collective (La) Horde, who danced and engaged with the audience, creating an immersive and unconventional experience.
The collection itself was a bold exploration of Diesel's core elements. Martens played with denim, integrating it with leather and knitwear to create pieces that appeared to deconstruct and reform. Innovative techniques like trompe-l'oeil and laser-cutting were employed, alongside increasingly revealing silhouettes and a distinct morning-after aesthetic.
This final collection encapsulated Martens' six-year tenure, blending experimentation, denim, sex appeal, and a blurring of lines between fashion and performance. Despite the theatrical setting, the clothing remained central, showcasing hybrid pieces and unexpected combinations. Martens received a standing ovation, marking an unforgettable exit from Diesel before he continues his work at Maison Margiela within the same parent company.
