Maison Martin Margiela has fast emerged from the depths of the fashion world, gaining much popularity in recent years through avid brand loyalists such as Kanye West and A$AP Rocky bringing this once underrated luxury label to the forefront of the fashion scene (not to mention the unholy appropriation of Comme Des Garcons). Maison Martin Margiela used to stand alone, both aesthetically and ethos-wise, but recent collaborations with fashion houses Missoni, H&M, and most recently, G-SHOCK. have expanded the overall reach of the brand. Iconic shoe brand, Converse, has formed a partnership to release an exclusive line on the 11th of September. The preview shows a Chuck Taylor Hi-Top being engulfed in thick, white paint - the colour Maison Martin Margiela has mastered. Watch the preview below, and watch this space for more in the coming weeks!
Image courtesy of High Snobiety
Video courtesy of the official Converse Youtube channel
The famous "paper doll" dresses worn by Lady Gaga and Italian stylist, Giovanna Battaglia, from avant-garde Japanese fashion label, Comme Des Garcons, have been shot in a demure fashion editorial that encapsulates the meaning behind the dress. To me, the dress symbolized both a return to a woman's childhood and the notion that fashion follows a "cookie-cutter sameness", as said by Bill Cunningham. The dress is evermore significant because it is designed by Junya Watanabe and Rei Kawakubo, who are both powerhouse designers in the avant-garde forces of fashion. Sophie Delaporte has done a wonderful job in backing up the unique beauty of the dress and how the boxy shape changes when a woman moves in the slightest, whilst keeping her signature ethereal style flowing throughout the photographs.
