Hair combs, paper towels and brightly-colored strings and straws are all elements in the Spring 2009 Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal collection.
One of the standout pieces is a tasseled dress made entirely from multicolored shoelaces. There is also a one-legged jumpsuit made from old jean shreds and a dress made of hair combs.
I’m not sure how practical the designs are, but they are certainly eye-catching and imaginative. The masked models make the clothing stand out, but I don’t like them. It seems as though the designer wants to erase human identity in order to exalt the creation. It seems to me that fashion should celebrate and accentuate humanity rather than attempt to minimize it.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Recession Fashion
- The rise of fashion that repurposes everyday items in times of economic hardship.
- Artisanal Couture
- The use of unconventional materials in high fashion designs.
- Sustainable Style
- The creation of fashion that promotes sustainable living and the reduction of waste.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Opportunities for fashion designers to create unconventional designs utilizing unconventional materials that challenge the status quo.
- Sustainability
- The chance for businesses to reduce waste and promote sustainable living through the creation of fashion made from repurposed or recycled materials.
- Art and Design
- The intersection of fashion and art, where designers can continue to create wearable art pieces that push boundaries and challenge our preconceptions of fashion.
