M + MMM III

1. René Magritte La Magie Noire, 1935
2. Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2010

Surrealist camouflage in thigh-high boots. Why can't just every woman dress like an art exhibition or private gallery viewing. Wearing the artwork or vice versa. This may also apply to men, of course.
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M + MMM II

1. René Magritte Le Modele Rouge, 1939
2. Maison Martin Margiela Tabi shoes

A feeling of the awkward. That, nonetheless, steadily develops a certain fascination. And one question remains: Who will be walking in these shoes. Or will these shoes wear their walker?
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Macrosection Specimen

T-shirt Maison Martin Margiela
Jeans Cheap Monday
Brooch Ann Demeulemeester

Four stitches, cross lacing and a pin. Manual techniques that emphasize the craft, the detail and the production process. Carefully leading one's view to the centrepiece, a polished black crystal.
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Nondisposable II

Maison Martin Margiela Fall/Winter 2012

The trash bag and the walking duvet. Two themes, repeatedly connected with fashion and, more precisely, the idea of the ultimate winter coat. Emphasizing the embrace of the vinyl coated.
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La Fin

1. Comme des Garçons Spring/Summer 2012
2. Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2005

If we were celebrating New Year's together tonight, I'd be wearing this outfit for you. Happy new year to everyone. May all your wishes be fulfilled. Leave me your desires for 2012 below.
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The Craft II

1. Maison Martin Margiela
2. Raf Simons
3. Robert Mapplethorpe
4. Comme des Garçons backstage

From graffiti to typography. The writings on the wall. White paint on black cloth. Explicit depictions of the purpose of a garment. Time to say something, time to answer, time to comment.
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Desired #7

Trompe l'œil door wallpaper Maison Martin Margiela

If everything happens as planned, I would love to expand my home with further spacious, inexistent rooms. Surrounding myself with the secrets and possibilities of a newly created endless space.
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Nacreous Lustre

1. Sean & Seng Numéro September 2011
2. Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2009

I'd like to remind everyone that there are garments endorsed with small square or circular elements that reflect the light. And they would like to be worn. More often. By women and most definitely by men.
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Shilver

Shirt Bruno Pieters
Collar tips Josef Lazo x Javier Moreno Frías
Pin Maison Martin Margiela
Bracelet Juun J.

Personal note: this site will undergo rethinking. In an act of theoretical amputation, parts will be removed, others will remain. Therefore, I kindly request your patience and support.
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Gaultier Questions II

1. Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1993
2. Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2009

The work of Jean-Paul Gaultier slowly develops its brilliancy. First shockingly bright, then vivid and reflexive. Just like a golden blonde hair colouration. Conditioner included. Who doesn't love a fake natural blonde?
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The Missing Piece

1. Esther Stocker
2. Maison Martin Margiela Waistcoat by Willy Vanderperre
3. Zak Prekop

One day, some things will be rememembered and others will be forgotten. Cultures have disappeared. And still, cultures are driven by the sincere attempt to beat the natural system of death. Artistic production as self-recreation.
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M + MMM

1. René Magritte In Memoriam Mack Sennett (1934)

2. Maison Martin Margiela Trompe l'œil dress



Look me in the eye and tell me I am fake.

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Hardcore Studio II

Leather T-Shirt Josef Lazo
Shirt Maison Martin Margiela
Jeans H&M

Out-takes are for no one and for everyone. For those of us who cannot get enough of black leather. Please feel invited to look back at part I of my homage to Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Serialization II

1. Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2012 Finale
2. Maison Martin Margiela Matryoshka Dolls

There is something extremely powerful and energetic about a group finale. Especially when the protagonists appear restricted and forced into mechanical order. 18g testosterone per beat.
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Serialization

1. Maison Martin Margiela Tokyo Store
2. Brian Jungen Cetology, 2002

A rail of luxury items in a sterilized surrounding. Artefacts of mass market production reworked into prehistoricalist sculptures. Hold together by the linear order of our culture's white spine.
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Undoubtedly

Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Earlier today, the infamous Maison fulfilled a Horst prophecy and presented transparent suits and plastic raincoats. Besides, the post-baroque Hotel Maison Champs Elysées delivered the backdrop for brutalist motorcycle jackets and tape-draped evening dresses.
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Horst Decoration, Issue 3

1. Kast sideboard Vitra, Tropicalia chair Moroso, Vases Olivier Gagnère
2. Sofa Moroso x Diesel, Candles Maison Martin Margiela, Lamps Tom Dixon
3. Bed frame IKEA, Wooden clogs and butterfly collection Vintage

Welcome to my sister's home. Dipped in soft bubble gum and sorbet colours. An ode to the Fifties and Sixties in hues of pink, pistachio and moss green. Op-art surfaces confronted with post-conceptual irony.
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