The white carpet in Martin Margielas Beverly Hills boutique is intentionally soiled with footprints leading to a champagne-glass tower displaying his boots and shoes. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Accessories (11) and shoes (22) are announced in neon at the store. The designer numbers his lines. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
A pressed crocodile hobo surrounded by a fence of nails. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Margielas split-toe boots are a signature item. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
From the designers Artisanal collection, a chain-mail top made from interlocking jeweled rings. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Margielas trademark four label stitches, visible on the exterior of the garment. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
The master of underexposure uses numbers instead of his name on the label. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Detail of a wool sweater at the Beverly Hills store, Margielas second U.S. boutique. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Mug shots decorate the mens dressing room. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
A pedestal and lights are reflected in the mirrored door of the womens dressing room. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Pieces of the womens collection await Margiela’s fashion-foward clientele. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
The floor of the showroom is photo-printed to look like wood. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Who let the camel in? (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
