SS06 Maison Margiela ‘Help’ Distressed Grey Knitted Sweater

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.

 

Debuting in the Spring of 2006, this sweater exemplifies Martin’s distinct understanding of minimalistic maximalism. Patching ‘HELP’ lettering across the chest, he distresses the word in its entirety, fraying each motif in a sporadic medium. Crafted atop a slate grey knitted base, discolouration runs down the body towards the bottom hem, finalized with his eponymous four stitches on the underside. In good condition throughout, tagged as an oversized small.