I received an e-mail from LN-CC.com, an online shop, the other day saying they have new books in store. What caught my eye was an image of a book with Hedi Slimane written on it and a half naked, I think, girl(i think because the nipples are big,lol). I said to myself " I want this", but an " OH MY GOD" moment appeared when the SOLD OUT sign on the Maison Martin Margiela book was gone. Not a single week I did not check if the store restocked this because I don't want to miss this again. This book comes and goes so fast on the shelves. And truly, after purchasing this finally, the Sold Out sign again was there. A sign of relief that I was the "lucky one" this time.:)
Back in Manila, I received an infomail from the house that they'll be releasing this on October 2009- the end of the world. That date? My name was on the unemployed roster.Recession hit me.I was fired simply put,lol. Oh, that's where my "creative writing" brought me. I guess "fattened leech" isn't a good phrase to describe somebody close to the boss,LOL.But look at the bright side of it, it threw me to Abu Dhabi where sunshine is much brighter.:). When I first arrived in Dubai Christmas Day that same year, the book was my second agenda going to the Maison Martin Margiela store but they did not stock any.At least they have L'incognito pilot-the first on my list.Until the store closed down last year June.
OK, this is just a book.NO. Martin Margiela and his team were so involved making this.This is not one of those fashion books out there that were done for the label's sake. From the cover, to the content, to how essays,letters and articles were printed, you can't help but muse on how it was done and you can really see the house's hands working on this.Very clever, very Margiela. This one has its unique I-don't-know that makes it special. Reviews even say this is a work of art in itself. This is also one of those last pieces Martin has made before resigning making this book so covetable, not to mention, the cheapest of all he has done.
The cover is made of white linen with the label's 0-23 markings embroidered in white thread in contrast to the glossy paper that the house use for their accessories box. This detailing alone tells this book is one of a kind. Margiela must have thought texture so that when the reader touches this book it would be like holding one of his clothes, carefully looking and feeling its details. And also, texture always sends a much personal message-that every stitch of that thread resembles hard work and history that the Maison is just proud of.
Why white?
"White means the strength of fragility and the fragility of the passage of time. An expression of unity,purity and honesty. It is never just white, but more- whites, all shades are possible. We usually us matte white so the passage of time is evident."- Maison Martin Margiela
I love how the house uses the third person We always. Martin is just so humble to include his team in everything he does.
The contents of this book features Martin's work for the past 20 years. Images from his shows, invitations, magazine covers and articles, lookbooks, products, exbihitions, stores etc were carefully chosen to tell a story that appears to be vague and hanging but direct and clear in what the house is all about-creativity. It also has 5 ribbon markers and 12 booklets containing articles and letters that looked as if they were only photocopied and appears to be like in a notebook, a computer screen,a personal stationery, a book, a flyer etc.. This is very fresh. The paper used is thick and not so glossy as the other fashion books are. The photos are haphazard, some collaged and taken from editorials.
This is the perfect coffee table book, just don't let that coffee spill.:)
It's a collector's item. It's a conversation piece. It's Margiela.
So can I sing the Little Mermaid's Part of Your World line
"Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?"No, not until I have this
Margiela watch bracelet.Is it worth buying a watch that doesn't tell time and worse with its display thing on?LOL. I hope this sells out fast so that I can stop thinking about this anymore.It's killing me since the day I saw this on the runway.
Available at LN-CC.com. They offer ,take note, FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE without any minimum purchase and they cut 20% off the price if you live outside the UK. It doesn't usually work as a first time customer but just email their very nice customer service to have them adjust your account and automatically deduct the 20% VAT(but I think it doesn't apply on books). Their products are also much lower priced than others like antonioli, oki-ni, luisaviaroma, and colette.
Why in the world did I use my fuchsia comforter as my background?hahaha.
the always sold out AIDS tee
The 20th anniversary collection
this dress is amazing.made of shoe laces.
the cake dress.the last garment that walked the runway for the house's 20th anniversary show.
addict much?
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