Martin Margiela- Deconstruction

 

Maison Martin Margiela was born in louvain in belgium in 1957. He graduated from the royal academy of fine arts in antwerp. From 1985 to 1987 he worked for jean paul gaultier, before showing his first collection ‘maison martin margiela’ in 1988.
Deconstruction is drawing attention to the stitch, which holds the fabrics together. Martin Margiela is a designer that has mastered this technique in fashion by recycling materials and garments. His work has a signature and recognizable looks as he uses a range of unusual materials such as porcelain, playing cards, gaffer tape etc.  Margiela’s deconstruction fashion pieces can be found in shops all around the world as he has 11 of his own shops.

 

This women’s dress that Margiela deconstructed was originally men’s bow ties. He used the bow ties and recycled them to create the dress. I like the way he has used them to create an edgy look in this garment with detail so you can still see the bow ties.

This men’s waistcoat was originally playing cards. I like this garment a lot as it’s quite retro, especially where the playing cards have been recycled they are quite worn and antique looking, which gives an antique look to the waistcoat. It’s also very different to mainstream fashion.

This sweater the Margiela made was originally raglan socks that had be cut open and resewn. The bust line has been made from two cupped heels of the socks, and the rest was remaining material from socks. I particularly think that this garment is successful as it had a classy look, but it also practical as it provides warmth and comfort.