THE NATURE OF STYLE DECONSTRUCTION BY MAISON MARGIELA

In fashion, the rules are there to be broken or at least avoided. Style directions that are recognizable and in the cognitive collective mind archived sometimes need to be boosted with some edginess and some new aesthetic. To push the boundaries of the familiar perception is something for what John Galliano´s design is known for. The controversial persona that he is seems to be so well embodied in his aesthetic and his design. So when you see his work you know that it would be a total "mish-mash" of everything you have known about the fashion.

This spirit of the conscious decadence is something that has been so reliable in Maison Margiela. With John Galliano as the creative director and creator, this fashion label has established that "avant-garde" spirit. The experimental nature of the Margiela style was nothing else different in the latest Spring/Summer 2019 Ready To Wear collection. If you are someone that knows a little about Margiela design, you know that the deconstruction is the main constructive direction. The nihilistic approach to the already known fashion rules and do´s and don´ts is something that has been a must in the Margiela house. This step from the already known aesthetic towards the new and totally new one that is still classic but with the edgy spin, that is the perfect description of this collection.

The one classic piece that John Galliano likes to play with is definitely the coat. With this item, he can easily show how the nature of the deconstruction really works. The illusion of the unfinished, of the pretentiously wrong, the conscious of ultimate malfunction of the classic cannons like forgetting the sleeves or detaching them into the totally unexpected concept. The idea of sketches that have brought into the final fashion product like leaving the white charcoal lines on the fabrics.

But if we dig a little bit more and look closely the spirit of deconstruction as "Fata Morgana-Icly" edited fashion story where the most amazing pieces are hidden. The gorgeous tops with the romantic ruffles, the golden-ish textured brocade trousers, and blouse. The ethereally magnificent long dress made of sheer chiffon. The simple and purely classic trenchcoat in light pink, or the Margiela version of Le Smoking in all black with the masculine spin on the form and voluminosity. The edgier pieces were the dress made of nylon attachments in gentle blue and jacket with the puffy scarf just to add the undertone of typical Margiela at the very end!

This collection has shown how fashion tradition is broken, re-designed into something new. Of course, the edgy and controversial spirit of it is not everyone´s choice and for some people used to the ultra-conventional fashion vibes, this collection will be a pass. But if you are looking for something original yet concrete and well done this collection is for you! Breaking the perspective of the known this collection is definitely for the brave ones. Others can choose more classic pieces which in this collection were presented too!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like this edgy and experimental kind of design? Which outfit do you find the most inspirational?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photo: Courtesy of Vogue.com