Shearling clutch, Martin Margiela

When overcome by the desire comes to give our wardrobes a dose of Martin Margiela - without having to go for one of the uncompromising concepts seen in the label's shows - taking a look at the MM6 accessories line of is often all that is needed.

We might find it difficult imagining ourselves in one of the cardboard trench coats, rectangular pullovers or other Margiela 2D creations from the last Maison Martin Margiela show, and we may be disappointed in the lack of excellent ideas capable of rendering the MM shows so thrilling; still, we cannot help but be attracted by the army of cult-inspiring white blouses that incessantly redefine the idea of what is essential.

It must be said that the pieces from the so-called "artisan" collections appear sometimes to be an exercise in sterility; however, the creations for the women's, men's and accessories lines are proof of the label's brute sophistication and impish extravagance, all of it enrobed with perfectly mastered tailoring.

In other words, given the addictive offbeat timelessness of the pieces in the Margiela boutiques, it would be a pity to reduce Maison Martin Margiela to the label's unparalleled shows. By the way, if we detect often a resemblance to l'air du temps in the Margiela pieces, we also recognize that the trends that pass through the MMM laboratory often come out transformed, unquestionably more unique than before.

Take, for example, the case of shearling. Whereas shearling is in the process of becoming this winter's "it" material, cannibalizing jackets and boots in a sometimes roots, casual or bohemian way, MMM chose to take it off the beaten path, making it simultaneously regressive, chic and retro. We particularly like the hybrid, unique and deceptively serious character of this sheep's wool clutch, which in the end is as much a cuddle toy for grownups as it is a trans-Siberian minaudiere.

This being said, at Martin Margiela, fashion experimentation has a price: 780 euros...

Shearling clutch, 780 euros at Martin Margiela:
http://eboutique.maisonmartinmargiela.com/45142371UP