AW07 Margiela White Tag Circle Longsleeve Button Up

Martin Margiela remains a fashion forefather, avant-grade pioneer and symbol of the anti-fashion circuit. Swimming against the current of haute couture in the late 1980’s, Margiela reworked the seams of the fashion industry in spite of previously retained social norms. The creative worked in conjunction with his team to deconstruct each and every preconceived notion of wearable art, crafting pieces far ahead of their time. Margiela built a new understanding of clothing behind a wall of intense anonymity, letting each piece speak for both itself and the Maison. Martin Margiela questioned the industry and in turn the audience, making for enthralling collections over many decades.

 

Walking in the fall 2007 runway collection, this wildly abstract piece challenges the conformity of a modernistic silhouette. In using an external, protruding, circle-like panel on the underside of the garment, the “ideal” slim figure is then mutated and impaired. Much like the infamous 1997 Comme Des Garçons “Lumps and Bumps” collection, Margiela alters our perception of the human body by creating additives in design. We’re reminded to continue in questioning even the most basic constructs of our reality, within the medium of fashion. This garment utilizes pearl white hardware among a dagger collar and hidden button placket, the circle panel jutting from the back when worn. A tan backing sits in placement of the absent exaggerated extremity as well, making use comfortable. Tagged as a size 40 or mens small, in great condition throughout.