BACKSTAGE
Backstage Photography by Matthieu Lemaire-Courapied
Glenn Martens by Natalie Weiss
BIOGRAPHY: GLENN MARTENS
Originating from Bruges, Belgium, Glenn Martens
graduated first in his class from the internationally
acclaimed fashion institute The Royal Academy of
Fine Arts, Antwerp. In 2008, during his final year at the
academy, he was recruited to join the team of Jean-
Paul Gaultier for the women’s pre-collection in addition
to the men’s label “G2”.
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In mid-2010, after a successful run as first assistant to independent designer Yohan Serfaty, Martens worked independently on various high-profile projects affiliated with European brands such as Weekday (H&M) and Honest By Bruno Pieters. In February 2012, he launched his Womenswear line during the Paris Fashion Week under the name “Glenn Martens”. Since September 2013, Glenn Martens is leading the men and womenswear of the Parisian based label
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Y/PROJECT.
Graphic tailoring woven into structural elegance
characterizes his designs. Martens’ work bridges a technical background and emotional atmosphere with a straightforward look. Culminating in architectural cuts that boast a comfortable fit, the foundation of Glenn Martens resides and relies on transcendent versatility.
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BIOGRAPHIE : GLENN MARTENS
Originaire de Bruges, Glenn Martens est sorti majeur de
l’institut de la mode de l’Académie Royale des Beaux
Arts d’Anvers. En 2008, durant sa dernière année à
l’Académie, il fut recruté au sein de l’équipe de Jean-
Paul Gaultier pour participer à la création de la précollection
Femme et au label « G2 » pour l’Homme.
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Mi-2010, après avoir été l’Assistant du designer
indépendant Yohan Serfaty, Martens a travaillé sur
différents projets à forte visibilité pour des marques
européennes comme Weekday (Groupe H&M) et Honest
By Bruno Pieters. En février 2012, il lance sa ligne
Femme durant la Paris Fashion Week sous son nom.
Depuis septembre 2013, Glenn Martens dirige la
création des collections Homme et Femme de la marque
parisienne Y/PROJECT.
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Les designs de Glenn Martens sont caractérisés par une
structure tailleur très visuelle mélangée avec une
élégance structurelle. Son travail intègre un savoir-faire
technique et une atmosphère émotionnelle avec la recherche d’une grande simplicité.
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Combinant une coupe architecturale qui permet un très grand confort, l’approche de Glenn
Martens réside dans une versatilité qui dépasse les conventions.
SPRING / SUMMER 2015
“Living in Paris, I’m surrounded by kids of the 80’s and the 90’s. They’ve all raved into adulthood and are now veritable workaholics, respected, nailing every single step of their lives. Nevertheless, at times, it’s clear that they have not forgotten the explosive charges of their past.”
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Y/PROJECT SS15 focuses on a regeneration of shapes and constructions, combining new cuts and volumes of the label’s signature pieces that deliver a contemporary, urban look. The collection provides a complete silhouette moving between sport, street and a minimal sophistication.
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This season’s color palette catches lights through an intriguing game of reflective materials, balanced with bright yellow, flashes of white and sand tones. A ‘trompe l’oeil’ effect of multicolored “faux-drapés” is the base of this season’s silk & jersey prints.
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Y/PROJECT SS15 is all about different types of linens: technically bonded, waxed and oiled. This playful game of coatings brings accents of lights and depths into the darker tones of the collection. Key-pieces go from reflective parkas, suede drawstring shorts, transparent cycling tops, denim perfectos, waxed leather jeans and jackets, paneled silk & linen trench
coats and suits.
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Through a mix of expertise cuts and the elaborate choice of fabrics, the Y/PROJECT silhouette features elegant fluidity punctuated by razor sharpness.
Graphic tailoring woven into structural elegance characterizes the Y/PROJECT signature design. Each collection bridges technical expertise and emotional atmosphere with a straightforward look. Culminating in architectural cuts that boast a comfortable fit, the foundation of Y/PROJECT resides and relies on transcendent versatility.