Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2012

Continuing the label's weirdness, the Spring 2012 collection from the house of Margiela was all about the deconstruction of clothes; really, nothing new to the label. But what was most definitely fresh about the collection was how wearable most all the pieces were. From the slip-dresses that opened the collection to the masculine coats through-out, this collection was surely aimed to impact retail. And I don't see why it shouldn't.

Maison Martin Margiela Resort 2012

Conceptually, the Margiela resort collection was kinda dull, (it didn't go any further than an apparent 70's grunge) and even I have to admit that some of these clothes were pretty ugly. (Yuck at those fringe pieces!) But in between, there were some nice sheer pieces (maxi-pants that look like maxi-skirts) and jackets that were actually commercial and plenty wearable.