00s Maison Margiela ‘Face’ Pointillism Negative Longsleeve

Martin Margiela has been obsessed with the practice of deconstruction since founding in 1988. Constantly stripping an item of its extremities, the maison distilled core values and refused to abide by definition or structure. Margiela exposed the intricacies of garment, provoking viewers to question the constructs not only around them, but also their own beliefs. By rejecting the traditions of haute couture, he pursued a rebellious persona, acting against the system in every regard. All while remaining anonymous, the Maison pioneered and embodied a stylistic medium that would epitomize the growing niche of anti-fashion.

 

Toying with the Maison’s commitment to anonymity, this longsleeve shirt features a blurred depiction of one’s face. Printed in an abstract medium, the graphic uses negative space to create an immersive effect from the outside perspective. In a stunning yellow hue, the blurred silhouette directly contrasts the garment’s sharp edges and clean-cut hems. Fitting a size large, in great condition aside from a small hole and light discolouration on the right sleeve.