Glenn Martens departs as creative director of Diesel

Glenn Martens is departing from Diesel. The brand announced the news in a statement today.

Martens' final show for Diesel to take place in Milan on September 22, 2026

"Diesel today announces the conclusion of Glenn Martens' tenure as the brand's creative director, following the presentation of the spring/summer 2027 collection. Martens' final show for Diesel will take place in Milan on September 22, 2026, marking the end of a transformative chapter in the brand's history."

The next chapter in Diesel's creative leadership will be announced in due course, the fashion house emphasised.

Martens led a profound creative and cultural repositioning of Diesel. He strengthened its international relevance, editorial authority and product desirability, while remaining true to the brand's democratic, inclusive and irreverent identity, the management stressed.

“Glenn Martens' contribution to Diesel has been extraordinary,” said Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel, in the statement. “Through his vision, talent and commitment, he has transformed the way the brand is perceived, forging a strong bond with younger generations and creating a solid foundation for its future. He has brought Diesel back to the centre of the global fashion debate, while preserving the openness, energy and accessibility that have always distinguished us. We are deeply grateful to him for all that he has achieved.”

Diesel expresses its deepest gratitude to Glenn Martens for his extraordinary contribution to the brand and for the lasting creative and cultural legacy of his tenure.