RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019 Collection + Video




Gender Fluid Tainted Love--Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019



WHAT: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019 by John Galliano.






 Soft Cell



INSPIRATION: Soft Cell's 1981 new wave/soft punk anthem "Tainted Love" set the background for John Galliano's Maison Margiela gender-blending show, featuring looks challenging people's perceptions of what's male, what's female, what's stylish, what's fashion...gender fluidity, freedom of expression..breaking rules.



SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Tailoring techniques, basting stitches, cut-outs, lapel stitches, capes, super-skinny pants, gender-flux style, draped bodices.



COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:




 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019






 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019








 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019








 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019








Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019






 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019








 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019








 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019








 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019







Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019



Click below to watch Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019 Runway Show:




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