20. The Exhibition. Somerset House. London
I finally made it
In my eyes- Maison Martin Margiela is-
A completely perfectly balanced clash between D.I.Y spontaneity and beautifully thought through construction.
An inventiveness that has resulted in what can only be described as a timeless aesthetic.
A rejection of trend. A rejection of celebrity culture and in fact, a rejection to all branding in the traditional sense.
Highlights
'S/S 06 Dress with photographic print of sequined retro evening dress'
cartoonish couture
'A/W 2001-2002 Woolen fabric pressed on a jacket, in such a way that the print of buttons, collar and pockets is created in the fabric'
Imitation, covering, diguising, imprinting, reinventing
A personal wardrobe short films of faithful customers around the world including a doctor from Antwerp to a designer from London, a representation of the truly diverse spectrum of customer.
The Birthday Show (full length catwalk show from the house's 20th anniversary Summer 2009 collection)
The type of absurd surrealism that somehow works without appearing humorous. The hair jacket, in which the model appears to have two floating heads instead of shoulders. In true Margiela style the models faces were concealed, they are not there to be idols. This anonymity means that of course, the focal point never slips from the clothes that Maison Martin Margiela have chosen so carefully to present. Concluding in an outcome that holds a dreamlike factor-
that bizarre part of a dream...you are aware that someone is present but in the morning, find it difficult to recall any distinguisable facial features
Tabi- One of Margiela's most iconic objects- inspired by Japanese tabi- split toe and platformed.
Reconstruction-top made from gloves
Tailored to perfection
