24February 2021
In news that will be sure to have fashion aficionados frothing at the mouth, Sotheby’s has announced that it will be selling a private collector’s archive of nearly 20 years of Martin Margiela’s Maison Margiela pieces.
Dubbed “Hors Normes II”, the collection spans 1989 to 2006 – almost the entirety of Margiela’s expansive career – and includes nearly 200 ready-to-wear and couture garments. Some of the most coveted pieces from the designer’s most famous collections will be up for grabs, with highlights including the plastic-coated dress (with its original plastic bag still intact) from FW98 and the duvet coat from FW99. Full runway looks from the designer’s FW04 collection are also available.