# Criminal Lineup Catwalks Maison Martin Margiela Menswear Modeled Behind 2-Way Mirrors By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usual-suspect-fashion-runway-maison-martin-margiela-mens-wear References: [showstudio](http://www.showstudio.com/blog/31918) & [dianepernet.typepad](http://dianepernet.typepad.com/diane/2009/01/paris-men-fallwinter-0910-by-david-gil-maison-martin-margiela.html) You can always count on fashion house Maison Martin [Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunettes-6-noires) to present the unexpected; nevertheless, this season they took inspiration from the movie ‘The Usual Suspects,’ using a lineup of fashion criminals--and a two-way mirror, no less--as a backdrop for their menswear collection runway presentation in Paris. This is rather unusual for a fashion show, which makes the choice of a police lineup brilliantly original and in line with the Margiela ethics. The collection was lovely and very wearable with a color scheme of blues, browns, blacks, and whites sewn into [tailored suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea), dinner jackets and very cool leather jackets, as pictured above. I am loving this *Un*usual Suspects fashion statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Fashion Shows:** Using a two-way mirror and incorporating a criminal lineup adds an interactive element to the traditional fashion show experience. - **Unexpected Runway Themes:** Maison Martin Margiela's choice to use a police lineup creates a buzz for their brand, encouraging other fashion houses to think outside the box. - **Innovative Runway Settings:** The use of a police lineup as a runway backdrop adds a new level of creativity to the fashion industry, inspiring future designs and presentations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Maison Martin Margiela's innovative runway show highlights the importance of creativity and unique presentation within the fashion industry. - **Entertainment Industry:** The use of a criminal lineup adds a theatrical element to the runway show, blurring the lines between fashion and entertainment. - **Marketing Industry:** The buzz surrounding Maison Martin Margiela's unique runway theme highlights the importance of creative marketing strategies to set oneself apart from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md) - [Luxurious Eyewear Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-6.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md)