Martin Margiela: In His Own Words

...explores how its titular subject is driven by ideas rather than ego or a desire for stardom.

...is mostly straightforward hagiography, moving through Margiela’s career with a breezy clip while hitting all the right beats for a fashionista audience.

...fun, nerdy follow-up...

This documentary about the enigmatic Belgian designer, who became disenchanted with the sexification of fashion, is uncritical but refreshingly serious.