Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection
24. September 2008 Art & Fashion
Maison Martin Margiela and it´s Artisanal Collection - you won´t believe how often i have checked the website to finally get a glimpse of what the studio´s creative output is about. Yesterday, Pieter from today and tomorrow was the one who announced the end of my waiting time - Finally, It´s out, it´s out.
While Pieter goes for the “Evening Suit” (created with a dinner jacket, trousers and a dress that hang from four hangers) and the “Balloons Jacket”, I prefer the “Plastig Bag Dress” and the “Compressed Paper Jacket” that is actually made of Maison Martin Margiela Press Releases that have been reprinted, cut, compressed and sellotaped onto a leather base.
But to be honest, although i always like the Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collections, this time, there´s no piece that can compete with last collection´s terrific “Mirror Top”.
Photos via Maison Martin Margiela
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