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Little Book of Maison Margiela
The story of the iconic fashion house
Series: Little Books of Fashion
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Daring, enigmatic, radical. Maison Margiela is the fashion trailblazer putting the emphasis on design over branding. Making noise in the world of fashion by deconstructing traditional garments and experimenting with unconventional fabrics, Margiela has created its own path for runway storytelling and streetwear domination. From the...
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Daring, enigmatic, radical. Maison Margiela is the fashion trailblazer putting the emphasis on design over branding.
Making noise in the world of fashion by deconstructing traditional garments and experimenting with unconventional fabrics, Margiela has created its own path for runway storytelling and streetwear domination. From the cult tabi shoe to John Galliano's viral haute couture swan song, Maison Margiela has been worn by everyone from Zendaya and Ariana Grande to Bad Bunny and Gwendoline Christie.
Lavishly illustrated and expertly written by fashion journalist Kristen Bateman, Little Book of Maison Margiela explores the trajectory of a contemporary fashion powerhouse. From its humble beginnings in 1988 to present runway developments under Glenn Martens, discover the innovative, conceptual world of Maison Margiela.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035434480
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Illustration: 100 colour/black and white images
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 186.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Kristen Bateman is a New York based writer, editor, designer and consultant. She is the author of five books, including Fashion's Big Night Out: A Met Gala Look Book, Little Book of New York Style and Interior Style: Maximalism. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, Elle and more. She is an avid fashion collector, and she also runs her own jewelry brand, Dollchunk. Follow along @kristenvbateman.
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