Maison Margiela's Latest Paris Flagship Strips Back Notions of Elegance

Maison Margiela's penchant for the antithesis of glamour is well-documented, guaranteeing that each unveiling of the stridently understated luxury label's flagship boutiques an adventure in independent design. Its latest store has just openedon Paris' Avenue Montaigne -- Margiela's fourth in the city -- developed by Dutch firm Studio Anne Holtrop to reflect the utilitarian design language of Maison Margiela's creative director, John Galliano.Standing two floors tall, the new store features a com...