THE WOMEN'S COLLECTIONS 1989-2009

A comprehensive retrospective of Martin Margiela’s groundbreaking practice, The Women’s Collections 1989–2009 traces two decades of radical innovation that reshaped contemporary fashion.

Published in 2018 by Rizzoli Electa to accompany a major exhibition, the volume surveys 41 runway collections that defined Margiela’s singular vision. Associated with the influential Antwerp Six, Margiela developed an approach rooted in deconstruction, anonymity, and conceptual rigor—challenging traditional notions of luxury and authorship.

Across its pages, the book highlights key elements of his design language: monochrome palettes, oversized and reconfigured silhouettes, exposed structures, and garments that oscillate between construction and deconstruction. These works foreground process as much as form, emphasizing transformation, reuse, and the reinterpretation of existing materials.

Beyond its formal experimentation, Margiela’s work is anchored in a commitment to comfort, timelessness, sensuality, and authenticity. His collections propose an alternative fashion system—one that privileges idea, gesture, and experience over spectacle.

Elegantly produced, the publication functions as both exhibition catalogue and critical survey, offering a detailed insight into one of the most influential and elusive figures in modern fashion. A key reference for collectors, practitioners, and scholars alike.

Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
Year: 2018
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 24.89 × 30.73 cm
Pages: 162 pages
Condition: Brand new