Maison Martin Margiela A/W 1998 Flat Collection Knitted Top

£1,200.00

Autumn / Winter 1998 “Flat” collection by Martin Margiela

Grey knitted, sleeveless top as seen in the lookbook AW98 lookbook for the collection

“When not worn these pieces are totally flat,” read the words at the back of a stage on which men in white lab coats presented clothing on hangers as if at an auction. A video showing the garments on models also played. In 1990, fascinated with proportions, Margiela had reproduced a doll’s wardrobe in adult sizes. The challenge for Spring ’98 involved geometry, specifically how to make two-dimensional garments that would lie perfectly flat when not on a three-dimensional body.

-Vogue Runway

Shoulder 16,7“

Chest 20“

Length 32,5“

Very good condition

Would have originally been coated with plastic, which has since completely fallen off

Autumn / Winter 1998 “Flat” collection by Martin Margiela

Grey knitted, sleeveless top as seen in the lookbook AW98 lookbook for the collection

“When not worn these pieces are totally flat,” read the words at the back of a stage on which men in white lab coats presented clothing on hangers as if at an auction. A video showing the garments on models also played. In 1990, fascinated with proportions, Margiela had reproduced a doll’s wardrobe in adult sizes. The challenge for Spring ’98 involved geometry, specifically how to make two-dimensional garments that would lie perfectly flat when not on a three-dimensional body.

-Vogue Runway

Shoulder 16,7“

Chest 20“

Length 32,5“

Very good condition

Would have originally been coated with plastic, which has since completely fallen off

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  • Bust/Chest: Armpit to armpit

    Waist: Smallest part of the waist

    Shoulders: Shoulder seam to shoulder seam

    Sleeve: Shoulder seam to the cuff of the sleeve

    Length: Top of neck to hem of item (top of strap on dresses)

    Inseam: Crotch seam to hem

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