PARIS FASHION WEEK: MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW

Published January 30, 2008 by admin

For Fall/Winter 2008-09 Maison Martin Margiela presented a numerically light collection of about 20 looks.

Sharp, rigid tailoring was the focus of the collection as rigid, structured jackets paired with slim trousers. Double breasted jackets with satin collars were tapered presenting a sharp ‘V’ silhouette which seemed to run through the collection. Through the magic effects of tailoring a distinct silhouette emerged not seen in the other Paris collections. Exaggerated shoulders sharply protruded without forgiveness, coming together at a waist that seemed not to care for excess fabric.

This ‘V’ silhouette was used on tee’s and leather jackets merging with two vertical lines to create a Maison Martin Margiela ‘M’. Adding the the edgy vibe were barbed wired vests destined for the costume room paired with trousers tucked into calf length boots.

Fur trimming draped as scarves and used as collars, along with vests laid over bare skin kept in vibe with the other trends on the runways. Meanwhile limited edition boots painted with skulls resuscitated the whole skeletal skull and bones trend briefly.

L’Incognito sunglasses adorned models reiterating the focus and attention on the clothing not the models.

PARIS FASHION WEEK: MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW