Maison Margiela Houndstooth Strapless Midi Dress in Black Self & Contrast Fabric: 100% polyLining 1: 81% polyamide 19% elastanLining 2: 100% cotton. Made in Italy. Dry clean only. Partially lined. Belted waist neckline detailHidden button front closures. Internal bustier with zip closureSide button welt pockets. Front flap pockets with button closures. Internal drawstring hem. MMAR-WD51. S51CU0168 S52580. About the designer: After graduating from Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied alongside the Antwerp Six, Belgian designer Martin Margiela went on to work with several notable designers, including Jean Paul Gaultier, before establishing his eponymous line in 1989. Known for keeping an extremely low profile, Margiela is noted for his avant-garde approach to fashion and art of deconstruction. Although Margiela no longer actively heads the company, the line continues to push the boundaries of contemporary fashion.