Rippchen & Kraut III

1. Cristóbal Balenciaga circa 1967
2. Marios Schwab Fall/Winter 2012
3. Valentino Fall/Winter 2012
4. Givenchy Fall/Winter 2012

My German heart feels pleased when memories of the dirndl appear. As abstract garment sculptures, laced leather versions, sexualized negligée dresses, hyper-embellished folklore costumes.
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Rippchen & Kraut II

Marios Schwab Fall/Winter 2011

A man in lederhosen is ideally accompanied by a woman in Marios Schwab. His Austrain heart establishing the post-modernist dirndl. The geared-up maid satisfying our SM fantasies.
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See also Part I.

Gravure

1. Marios Schwab Spring/Summer 2011
2. Antonio Miro Fall/Winter 2005
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2002

I've always fancied a sheer, tattoo-printed shirt. Most notably due to my restless obsession for tribal. In that sense, I appreciate Marios Schwab's latest homage to biker chic. Don't stop believin'.
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Rippchen mit Kraut

Marios Schwab, Prada & Christopher Kane Fall/Winter 2010

The dirndl has seemingly emancipated itself from the archaic heritage. Adapted and transformed into concepts of high-fashion. As German sausage myself, this tendency is highly appreciated, although I am still hoping for a comeback of the lederhosen.
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Reprogram My Heart

Photos Kasia Bobula

Yes, I loved this collection. And I do love the similarities between the horizontal structured top and the combed-through hair as seen in the last picture.
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Golden Cut

Marios Schwab Spring/Summer 2010

While disappointed and nearly schocked by Christopher Kane, I was stunned by Marios Schwab. His geometric scheme and sharply defined anatomic division is remarkable due to its consequence and variety. Every piece translating the idea strong yet differently.
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Image credits Catwalking

Best Of Marios Schwab

Fall/Winter 2009


Spring/Summer 2009


Fall/Winter 2008


Spring/Summer 2008


Fall/Winter 2007


Spring/Summer 2007


Fall/Winter 2006


Spring/Summer 2006


Fall/Winter 2005

Inspired by Mahret, I felt the urgent need to dive into the Marios Schwab universe to find the most beautiful pearls. Bondage, geometry, draping, metal, fluorescent shine. Super constructed feminity.
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Image credits Catwalking