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Creating A Cult Brand 101

Corey Moran, Mens Editor October 29 at 2:19 | Comments

Creating A Cult Brand 101 fashion

Blackbook Magazine took some time to review what has lead to the success of certain cult brands, Martin Margiela particularly. The article talks about how Margiela’s market stradegy being more of an “absence equals presence” approach. It’s pretty short, but well worth reading.

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SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela Wrap Gloves; $215

Corey Moran, Mens Editor October 19 at 12:38 | Comments

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela Wrap Gloves; $215 fashion

We all know Margiela is a genius, so such good looking gloves should be no surprise from him. These mummy wrap gloves are perfect for the radpily approaching cold weather (which I suppose is already here). I think the coolest detail is the way they decided to not do the standard fingerless look.

You can get your own pair here at The Corner!

FIRST LOOK: Maison Martin Margiela’s “The Book” [Video]

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 12 at 3:40 | Comments

Anticipation runs high as us fashionistas wait for the release of “The Book,” a coffee table book that goes inside the design and construction process of all the goodies at Maison Martin Margiela. Published by Rizzoli New York, the book runs for $100 and is due out at the end of October. Until then, here’s a quick flip-through of what you can expect:

RUNWAY: Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2010

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 5 at 5:28 | Comments

Sticker books, crotchless chaps, oversized diapers, skinful va-jay jays and used tissues? If you ask me, these were probably the inspirations for the Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2010 collection. Needless to say, MAJOR LETDOWN. Overall, things looked like a middle school craft project- poor construction, cheap materials and minimal heart. And the makeup, don’t even get me started…I could have done a better job and I barely know how to apply eyeshadow.

Maison Martin Margiela No Longer At Maison Martin Margiela

Fashion Indie October 5 at 1:23 | Comments

Renzo Rosso (founder and owner of Diesel and majority owner of Maison Martin Margiela since 2002), has confirmed that Mr. Margiela is no longer with, or designing the collections:

“Martin has not been there for a long time,” Russo told WGSN. “He is here but not here. We have a new fresh design team on board. We are focusing on young, realistic energy for the future; this is really Margiela for the year 2015.”

Haider Ackermann is rumored to take the reigns.

MOMENT OF STYLE: Rihanna Wears Martin Margiela

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 5 at 11:07 | Comments

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Rihanna rocks a full sleeve Martin Margiela creation to a show during Paris Fashion Week. Hate the rest of her look, but the white sleeve is amazing.

Shoe Boot OOh Beee Waaa

Rebecca Alexander, Editor September 30 at 6:47 | Comments

Courtesy of Maison Martin Margiela…Only this type of genius can create a shoe-boot!

OMG!!! Martin Margiela Makes a Glass Slipper

Rebecca Alexander, Editor September 28 at 4:39 | Comments

OMG!!! Martin Margiela Makes a Glass Slipper fashion

Maison Martin Margiela is selling these limited edition heels, not in pairs, but per piece for HK$9,900 each or HK$19,999 for the pair. I want them NOW!

More Reason to Love Colette

Fashion Indie September 28 at 2:32 | Comments

More Reason to Love Colette fashion

Colette always has the best array of merchandise, from kooky (like the above) to red carpet ready.

SHOP: The SartoriaLUST Pop-Up At Barneys On Madison Ave.

Schulyr Morgan, Shop Editor September 18 at 3:15 | Comments

One of our favorite street photographers Scott Schuman, better known at the Sartorialist, has organized his own pop-up at Barneys! Full of lust-worthy items, Schuman displays his luxurious taste at the ‘SartoriaLUST,’ which includes pieces from Maison Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, APC, and Ralph Lauren, among others. Prices are high, but isn’t that the point of lust-worthy?

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Martin Margiela Woman Ligne ‘0′ Artisanale Collection

Rebecca Alexander, Editor July 20 at 3:57 | Comments

Martin Margiela Woman Ligne ‘0 Artisanale Collection fashion

The Maison Martin Margiela Artisanale collection number’ 0? features one of a kind items reworked entirely by hand at the Atelier of the Maison in Paris.

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Maison Martin Margiela Couture Fall 2009

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 8 at 12:47 | Comments

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Maison Martin Margiela Couture Fall 2009

Thanks NY Mag!

TRENDSPARK: Ugly Male Models

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 1 at 3:24 | Comments

**WARNING** If you have an intolerance for shallow observations or you recently modeled in Men’s Spring 2010 Fashion Week, don’t read this.

The end of June and beginning of July are of importance to me for one reason: men’s fashion week. Yeah,the tailored suits and spring apparel are nice, but what I really look forward to is the hours I spend cooing over drop dead gorgeous models. The chiseled jaw. The supple lips. The piercing eyes. I’m like a kid in a candy-store!

But these past two weeks have been less than enjoyable for my model addiction. Is it just me, or are designers and bookers seriously skimping on the man candy this season? What once was a Cole, Ash, Luke and Taylor dominated field is now pillaged with some of world’s less fortunate looking creatures. Is there some sort of repulsive man trend I’m missing the boat on here?

Costume National

Bernhard Willhelm

Walter Van Beirendonck

Maison Martin Margiela

Blaak Homme

Proceed in clawing your eyes out.

Images courtesy of NY Mag.

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2010 Menswear

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 1 at 12:52 | Comments

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2010 Menswear

Thanks NY Mag!

Is Arnhem the New Fashion Capital?

admin June 12 at 9:50 | Comments

Is Arnhem the New Fashion Capital? fashion

Arnhem a city in the Netherlands which is described as a new direction in fashion.

Surprisingly, Arnhem has been off the fashion radar up until pretty much now, despite the fact that the fashion festival, Arnhem Mode Biennale, engulfs the whole city at once, celebrating the works of other dutch and european designers. With installations from fashion legends such as Calvin Klein, Viktor&Rolf, Maison Martin Margiela, Balenciaga, and of course the big guns; this is a festival for the fashion deprived to learn of fashion’s heroes.

Beautiful as it is, I wish every county had a city as inspirational as Arnhem, celebrating fashion as it is supposed to be, not as a taboo as it is in some counties. In simple terms, I think London should celebrate british and european designers in the same light, as London exports so much talent, if a festival was held as a tribute, it would be a worldwide celebration!

Written by Dominique White as featured on DazedDigital

Photo is the Rodarte installation photographed by Georgette Koning

Where Denim Goes to Die…

Rebecca Alexander, Editor June 3 at 2:16 | Comments

Margiela multi denim cape…love Margiela, hate the cape!!!

Photo from Vogue Nippon June 2009.

Michelle Obama Be Stuntin’ On You Hoes

Princess Glover May 20 at 9:47 | Comments

Michelle Obama Be Stuntin’ On You Hoes fashion

Or to put it more eloquently, wardrobe. Game. Proper. Yes, a lot of fuss is constantly being made over Michelle’s taste in clothing, but for good reason. Unlike her predecessors, nary a boxy, double-breasted suit or dated color scheme has come her way. And after seeing her in this outfit for the White House Evening of Poetry and Music event this past weekend, I feel compelled to bestow some praise. Wearing a breezy, altered mutli-patterned piece from British design duo Basso & Brooke’s spring/summer ‘09 collection teamed with a pair of white Maison Martin Margiela cropped trousers, the First Lady looked polished, comfortable, and effortlessly chic. Not to mention the drop disc earrings and alluring makeup, which really brings out the composition of this top. Which leads me to thinking…all of the former first ladies just dressed bad on purpose?

FEATURED SALE: Dquared2, Maison Martin Margiela & Sophia Kokosalaki at 50% Off

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief May 5 at 6:17 | Comments

FEATURED SALE: Dquared2, Maison Martin Margiela & Sophia Kokosalaki at 50% Off fashion

We’re so excited about this sale!!! It starts tomorrow and will feature tons of goodies from Dsquared2, Maison Martin Margiela and Sophia Kokoalaki. Definitely worth checking out. We’ll be there tomorrow to check out the Margiela goodness. Below are the details.

Jackets now $200 to $800 from $400 to $1200

Pants now $100 to $300 from $200 to $400

Skirts now $100 to $200 from $200 to $400

Shirts are $100 to $200 from $200 to $400

Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th 10am – 7pm

220 West 19th Street

On the llth Floor

New York, NY 10011

646 613-8457

Maison Martin Margiela’s Home Line

Rebecca Alexander, Editor April 22 at 11:35 | Comments

Maison Martin Margielas Home Line fashion

Yesterday, Maison Martin Margiela showcased a selection of home objects at the international furniture and design exhibition in Milan.

I have to agree with Pipeline, I def expected something similar to ‘chairs with legs poking out of them, a rug made out of wigs, or at the very least an armchair with extra-strong shoulders.’ These pictures just show wooden furniture painted white (prob similar to his Paris studio which is famously all white).

WWD reports that there was “a chair turned into a swing, and a calendar made of crisp white cotton sheets, which can be recycled as napkins.”

Who Needs Designer When You’ve Got DIY!?

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor April 17 at 10:00 | Comments

Who Needs Designer When Youve Got DIY!? fashion

Ok, so the title might be a bit of an exaggeration, but with today’s economy, it isn’t a half bad idea to forego those $900 Balmain shoes you’ve been dying to have and get a little crafty. I recently stumbled upon Dirty Laundry, a blog that compares designer garments to DIY remakes, among other things. Though I’m not very handy when it comes to the sewing machine, I’m thoroughly impressed at how amazing some of these DIY pieces turned out. The best part about DIY is the ability for creators to personalize garments. Take the above Balmain blazer for instance…it looks pretty killer in black, no? Be sure to check out the blog links for a more in-depth view into the DIY process! Happy creating!

Thanks Dirty Laundry!

SPREAD UM: “Fashion Bailout” Vogue Italia April 2009

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor April 8 at 4:49 | Comments

Steven Meisel’s editorial for Vogue Italia April 2009 is basically the greatest game of dress-up you could ever imagine. Poking fun at our current economic crisis, “Fashion Bailout” portrays some intense mixing, matching and accessorizing at what appears to be a second hand store. While the clothes on Darya, Portia & Eliza are a mish-mosh of Moschino, Maison Martin Margiela, Roberto Cavalli and others, this spread suggests that you can look just as couture wearing Goodwill finds. But to be honest, I would have pegged this spread the brainchild of Carine Roitfeld over Franca Sozzani.

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Fashion Bailout” Vogue Italia April 2009

Thanks Fashion Copious!

Maison Martin Margiela Barbie

Rebecca Alexander, Editor April 4 at 11:45 | Comments

Maison Martin Margiela Barbie fashion

As Barbie continues to celebrate her 50th birthday, WWD reports that there will be a Paris exhibition of new barbie-size designer looks for the plastic doll set to be unveiled at Galeries Lafayette on Monday and ending April 25th. Around 50 designers will be designing signature looks for the “Barbie Fashion Show 2009? event including Karl Lagerfeld, Maison Martin Margiela, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier and Sonia Rykiel.

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BOUTIQUE TO KNOW: Restir

Rebecca Alexander, Editor April 2 at 1:00 | Comments

Restir is one of Japan’s luxury boutiques, offering designer brands like ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, BALENCIAGA, BURBERRY, COMME DES GARÇONS, DIOR, JIMMY CHOO, JOHN GALLIANO, LANVIN, MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, MIU MIU, RICK OWENS , YVES SAINT LAURENT and much more.

Restir’s interior was designed by Laur Meyrieux and features an opulent black marble floor, sumptuous leathers for soft furnishings, dark-colored walls and a bewildering array of mirrors, which together achieve an intoxicating, disorientating effect.

1F Galleria, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Tel: (03) 5413-3708; www.restir.com

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