I would not count John Galliano out, by the way. His second Margiela collection is much better than his debut last season. The two dominant themes are a kind of broken-down couture — things deliberately made to look a touch imperfect — and workwear, mainly in the form of Japanese-inspired pants and jackets. Some of the best jackets are made of a creamy neoprene or dense cotton with a similar spongy feel, including one with a velvet leopard-print collar. Another great look is a beige cotton wrap skirt with cutout flowers, the petals flapping about and revealing peeks of a silver lamé lining.