Glenn Martens has left Diesel. His final collection, Spring/Summer 2027, turned the Milan runway into a massive club. Around 200 performers blended into the audience, kissing in pairs and trios, sucking their fingers, and making gestures suggestive of orgasm. It wasn't a runway—it was a party. A night that showed no sign of ending.
The clothes wore desire and chaos on their sleeves. Orchid-shaped cut-outs, extreme low-rise silhouettes, and denim treated to resemble leather took center stage. Trompe-l'œil techniques created the illusion of layered garments, while twisted, disheveled silhouettes filled the runway—as if hastily thrown on after a night of partying. These were clothes that refused to be tamed.
For the finale, Ella Snyder returned. She was the model who wore the opening look of Martens' first Diesel runway show. By bookending his journey with the same person, Glenn completed his Diesel chapter. It was a narrative that came full circle.
Glenn Martens' Diesel was never tame. He rewrote the denim brand through the language of club culture, queer identity, and sensuality. His final show was an extension of that vision. Perhaps his last moment was the most Diesel moment of all. How will you remember Glenn Martens' Diesel?
The clothes wore desire and chaos on their sleeves. Orchid-shaped cut-outs, extreme low-rise silhouettes, and denim treated to resemble leather took center stage. Trompe-l'œil techniques created the illusion of layered garments, while twisted, disheveled silhouettes filled the runway—as if hastily thrown on after a night of partying. These were clothes that refused to be tamed.
For the finale, Ella Snyder returned. She was the model who wore the opening look of Martens' first Diesel runway show. By bookending his journey with the same person, Glenn completed his Diesel chapter. It was a narrative that came full circle.
Glenn Martens' Diesel was never tame. He rewrote the denim brand through the language of club culture, queer identity, and sensuality. His final show was an extension of that vision. Perhaps his last moment was the most Diesel moment of all. How will you remember Glenn Martens' Diesel?
FAQ
When was Glenn Martens' final Diesel show held?
Glenn Martens' final Diesel show was held in Milan for the Spring/Summer 2027 collection. The runway took the form of a massive club party with approximately 200 performers, serving as a symbolic finale to his tenure at Diesel.
What designs appeared in the Diesel SS27 show?
Bold orchid-shaped cutouts, extreme low-rise silhouettes, and leather-treated denim appeared. Trompe-l'œil techniques created the illusion of layered clothing, while twisted and disheveled looks filled the runway as if hastily thrown on after an all-night party.
What role did Ella Snyder play in Glenn Martens' Diesel show?
Ella Snyder was the model who wore the opening look in Glenn Martens' first Diesel runway show. She reappeared for the finale of his last SS27 show, symbolically connecting the beginning and end of Glenn's Diesel journey.
