MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela

[pdsf]

Hi all,

Quick question - re MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela - is it a line exclusively for women, or does it include some pieces for men, too?

Thanks.

 

[Brian SD]

It's owned by Diesel and not designed by Martin Margiela in any way, shape or form. Who cares if there's a men's line?

 

[LA Guy]

It's exclusively women. Brian, you seem bitter. AFAIK, hardly any of MMM's men's line has had any input from Martin Margiela himself, excluding iconic pieces like the Rider's jacket...

 

[jet]

Womens only kid, lower end ****.

 

[khoi]

MM10 is the men's line

 

[sho'nuff]

So none of the margiela stuff you see at dept stores is designed by himself? Is this a recent thing or always been?

 

[ghulkhan]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

So none of the margiela stuff you see at dept stores is designed by himself? Is this a recent thing or always been?

As far as I know, Margiela does not really do much himself. His team does all the designing work. Margiela just sits back and ok's thing. This is not to say that he did not design them before.

The same goes for Raf for his own line, Raf Simons, and for Jil Sander. He does not really do anything anymore either.

 

[Brian SD]

It's similar to how Matt Groening didn't draw every frame of the Simpsons. A Creative Director (or equivalent) rarely does the hands-on work after they've established the aesthetic, but of course everything goes through them for approval.

 

[pdsf]

Hi y'all, thanks for answering my question!

 

[pdsf]

Yes, I agree. However, I feel there has been a slight change of direction. Glitter?! Looking at his early stuff, I'd never imagine he'd do that....

 

[PG2G]

I always liked this article on Margiela, worth a read if you haven't already

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...ar-868562.html