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Weird and wacky Galliano collection for Maison Margiela a reminder of why his Paris shows are a must-see

Bags repurposed as headgear were just one of the eccentric features of British designer’s show for French fashion house; Dries Van Noten goes back to the past in a celebration of womanhood

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John Galliano’s collection for Maison Margiela featured some eccentric looks. Photo: Reuters

Maison Margiela under John Galliano has become a must-see at Paris Fashion Week, and once again, his collection did not disappoint. Taking a similar approach to that for the French fashion house’s spring/summer 2017 artisanal collection, Galliano used décortiqué and splicing to produce bold deconstructed silhouettes for autumn-winter 2017.

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Accessories repurposed as hats were a feature of the Maison Margiela show. Photo: Reuters
Accessories repurposed as hats were a feature of the Maison Margiela show. Photo: Reuters
Another look from Galliano’s must-see show at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Reuters
Another look from Galliano’s must-see show at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Reuters
A model presents a Galliano creation for Maison Margiela. Photo: Reuters
A model presents a Galliano creation for Maison Margiela. Photo: Reuters
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The results were eccentric, to say the least. Tufting, embellishments and embroideries made highly tailored garments look sumptuous. Accessories such as hairy or fringed leather bags were repurposed into headpieces that made an edgy statement on the catwalk. Needless to say, this was a clear It-bag alert.

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