In the Fall/Winter 2026 “Avant-Première” collection, the Maison delves into its archives, offers a contemporary reinterpretation of wardrobe archetypes, and explores new avenues of creativity—.
The denim pieces splattered with paint were particularly eloquent in conveying this season’s Maison Margiela concept.
Painted denim is known as one of the works that symbolize “Paupérisme (the aesthetics of poverty).” The French media at the time picked up on this trend and dubbed it “La Mode Destroy (the destruction of fashion).”
Lightweight denim in medium blue, crafted from Japanese cotton and finished with a washed treatment. If you look closely, you can see countless paint splatters. It’s as if you’re looking at the jeans of an artist who’s spent the whole day holed up in their studio.
Couldn't one say that this understated design is a truly contemporary interpretation? The straight legs, with just the right amount of room, are also incredibly modern.
The front has snap buttons.
There's a subtle paint mark.
Four white stitches are embroidered on the deep navy blue section, which is reminiscent of a patch.
A tag with the numbered logo sewn onto the inside.
Photo_Kazuma Yamano
Text_Kei Takegawa
