Rumors have been swirling for some time and mostly established regarding a disconnection between Martin Margiela and the brand he founded. Official word states that while Martin Margiela and his Maison Martin Margiela empire have officially parted ways, current majority owner Diesel has no intentions of replacing the figurehead. The question now lies in whether MMM can sustain a certain level of success without a unified driving force at the top, instead relying on a group of individuals working cohesively.