MAISON MARGIELA Fall 2025 Haute Couture Paris - Fashion Channel

MAISON MARGIELA Fall 2025 Haute Couture Paris - Fashion Channel Glenn Martens presented his first Artisanal collection for Maison Margiela at Le Centquatre in Paris, a venue historically tied to the house. The setting featured flyposted walls and checkerboard-style papier-mâché flooring, with scattered wooden chairs creating an immersive and raw backdrop. The collection leaned into a dark, distressed aesthetic, with garments that appeared aged or weathered—antique floral prints showed signs of fading and wear, and materials suggested prior use or burial. Repurposed textiles played a central role, including vintage leather, lining fabrics, and old costume jewelry, which was assembled into a flapper-style shift dress. Face coverings—a longstanding element of Maison Margiela—were incorporated using materials such as plastic and metal, offering various visual and textural effects. Transparent plastic trench coats, oil-painted denim, and dangling frozen belts emphasized a deconstructed, handcrafted quality. Prints and references drew from 17th-century Flemish still lifes, often made dimensional with overlays of illusion tulle. Elements of medieval architecture and iconography appeared throughout. Voluminous draping and metallic duchess satin contributed to a sculptural silhouette, with one notable look recalling the cover imagery of Dead Can Dance's 1987 album. The presentation marked a shift toward tactile experimentation and continued the brand’s legacy of artisanal craft a