Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture S/S 2013 Paris

Andrea.RL · 23-01-2013

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Andrea.RL · 23-01-2013

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Loving the look of these

Dann · 23-01-2013

I'm not sure the shoes and hats are really bringing anything to the table but so far the clothes look incredible.

prettypouf · 23-01-2013

Ah I want to see more! I watched the show but HQ's would be fabulous.
Pwease?

Heroin_Chic · 23-01-2013

Can`t wait to see HQs!

**Scott** · 23-01-2013

tacky and cheesy. this label used to have a great deal of poetry and soul. what a mockery they're making of it.

Zazie · 24-01-2013

This is UGLY and UNINSPIRING...why even bother? What happened to Artisanal Collection?

They should simply stop this, if they can't do it with wit, subversion, surprise and beauty, like MM used to do HC.

Nymphaea · 24-01-2013

This is just awful!

Littleathquakes · 24-01-2013

Thank God for you guys. i always feel like an outsider when I comment on all these costume-y collections, and then someone else points out how I'm not versed in fashion to know any better at what I'm looking at. But this is just laughable.

Morphe · 24-01-2013

[HQs]
src:vogue.it

Morphe · 24-01-2013

**Scott** · 24-01-2013

littleathquakes,the truth is this used to be fantastically inspiring.....everything zazie described.....but it just looks like a colossal joke now. if want the real artisanal with genuine humour,thoughtfulness and unadulterated inventiveness and craftsmanship,look pre-2009.

TREVOFASHIONISTO · 24-01-2013

it's like they're thinking WWMD (what would margiela do), and they've got it all wrong. It's like they think of an idea and combine with two more ideas and call it MMM

. I would never say I was a fan of MMM (i didnt follow the brand heavily), but there is a very noticeable difference

Phuel · 24-01-2013

I don't think it's all terrible. If this was designed by Martin, some would instantly like it while they won't even give it a chance because it's Diesel now.

I think if they loose the theatrics, the collection as a whole would work much better-- like the masks. It's the same thing with Sarah at McQueen; if she were to just dispense with the forced theatrics, the designs would be much better. But, I suppose they feel they need to remind people over and over that it's "Margiela", or "McQueen" by constantly reusing their trademarks accents.

I really like several of the simpler shift-dresses with the understated fusion touches. The combination of bugle-beads in classic Chinese graphics at the bottom-half for a shift-dress that has zippered slits on the side, then morphs into a zippered collared sweater design on top-hlaf has a subtle wit to it that I really adore. Same with the one that's part-trenchcoat, part-beaded-shift that "deteriorates" into part-Chinese gown. As well, the simpler beaded dresses that resemble tatters and Martin's trdemark white-paint-- all done in embroidery and beading, is really nice.

There are about 5 or 6 pieces that has a sly wit and cheekiness to them, but the designs remain subtle and simple, and they have a lived-in look that I find charming and warm; they're pieces that will have a long, versatile life in a women's wardrobe and not worn just once.

**Scott** · 24-01-2013

if MM was still designing it wouldn't look like this mess.....

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Dann windowshopping Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: America Gender: homme Posts: 18	I'm not sure the shoes and hats are really bringing anything to the table but so far the clothes look incredible.

23-01-2013	4
prettypouf front row Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Gender: homme Posts: 487	Ah I want to see more! I watched the show but HQ's would be fabulous. Pwease? __________________ Like pink patent leather, I'll love you forever.

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Heroin_Chic fashion insider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany Gender: femme Posts: 2,217	Can`t wait to see HQs!

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Scott Stitch:the Hand Mod Squad Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Among the trees Gender: homme Posts: 12,451	tacky and cheesy. this label used to have a great deal of poetry and soul. what a mockery they're making of it.

24-01-2013	7
Zazie fashion insider Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: dans le metro Gender: femme Posts: 2,020	This is UGLY and UNINSPIRING...why even bother? What happened to Artisanal Collection? They should simply stop this, if they can't do it with wit, subversion, surprise and beauty, like MM used to do HC.

24-01-2013	8
Nymphaea backstage pass Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Europe Gender: femme Posts: 813	This is just awful!

24-01-2013	9
Littleathquakes V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Gender: homme Posts: 3,853	Thank God for you guys. i always feel like an outsider when I comment on all these costume-y collections, and then someone else points out how I'm not versed in fashion to know any better at what I'm looking at. But this is just laughable.

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Morphe tfs star Join Date: Jan 2012 Gender: femme Posts: 1,573	[HQs] src:vogue.it

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TREVOFASHIONISTO V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: N.Y.C. Gender: homme Posts: 11,629	it's like they're thinking WWMD (what would margiela do), and they've got it all wrong. It's like they think of an idea and combine with two more ideas and call it MMM . I would never say I was a fan of MMM (i didnt follow the brand heavily), but there is a very noticeable difference __________________ Maryna.Natasha.Sasha

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Phuel backstage pass Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Gender: homme Posts: 504	I don't think it's all terrible. If this was designed by Martin, some would instantly like it while they won't even give it a chance because it's Diesel now. I think if they loose the theatrics, the collection as a whole would work much better-- like the masks. It's the same thing with Sarah at McQueen; if she were to just dispense with the forced theatrics, the designs would be much better. But, I suppose they feel they need to remind people over and over that it's "Margiela", or "McQueen" by constantly reusing their trademarks accents. I really like several of the simpler shift-dresses with the understated fusion touches. The combination of bugle-beads in classic Chinese graphics at the bottom-half for a shift-dress that has zippered slits on the side, then morphs into a zippered collared sweater design on top-hlaf has a subtle wit to it that I really adore. Same with the one that's part-trenchcoat, part-beaded-shift that "deteriorates" into part-Chinese gown. As well, the simpler beaded dresses that resemble tatters and Martin's trdemark white-paint-- all done in embroidery and beading, is really nice. There are about 5 or 6 pieces that has a sly wit and cheekiness to them, but the designs remain subtle and simple, and they have a lived-in look that I find charming and warm; they're pieces that will have a long, versatile life in a women's wardrobe and not worn just once.