In 2008, after a show celebrating the 20th anniversary of his fashion house, Maison Margiela, visionary designer Martin Margiela left the fashion world for good. Throughout his career, the Belgian designer remained anonymous, refusing interviews and never being photographed, leading some to call...
In the early 1990s, fashion reflected the times. It was sombre, desperate and sometimes violent. Clothing underwent deconstruction and recycling, and fashion shows became fashion performances. Fashion would never be the same again.
To mark its tenth season, Maison Martin Margiela decided to create an unusual fashion show to present its collection. Seven women of different ages, nationalities and professions were shot on Super-8 at home or in settings from their everyday lives. Small groups of press and buyers were invited to...
Nigel Bennett's film showcase of the feted design group's Autumn/Winter 2004 womenswear collection. Presented in four parts, the film comprised conversations with five women. From these discussions the themes of the main line collection were drawn. In preparation for the piece, each woman was asked...
