GALLIANO'S BACK!

After three years in fashion exile, John Galliano has joined Maison Martin Margiela as Creative Director of all its lines, it was announced in a statement yesterday. 

“Margiela is ready for a new charismatic creative soul. John Galliano is one of the greatest, undisputed talents of all time – a unique, exceptional couturier for a maison that always challenged and innovated the world of fashion. I look forward to his return to create that fashion dream that only he can create, and wish him to here find his new home.” - said Renzo Rosso, president of OTB

For those of us, who loved and lived for Galliano’s work until 2011 – and defended him against the scapegoatism that became his reality in the years after – it’s a welcome and way overdue return. But one, nonetheless, that comes with a few obvious and unanswered questions. For instance, how will one of the most famous designers in the world front the most famously anonymous house in the world? Will he come out for his bow post-finale, something that’s never happened at Margiela? Or will they send him out in one of those jewel-encrusted masks they made for Kanye West?

Galliano is expected to show his first designs for Maison Martin Margiela in January during Paris Couture Week, and will take charge of all collections, including ready-to-wear. The collection will the first under Galliano’s creative control since he was dismissed by Dior in March 2011.

CARRY THE DAY!

You know that guy you see at the airport? Rushing to the gate as his name is called over the loudspeaker, red faced and out of breath, besieged by plastic bags, and dragging a badly designed wheelie case which keeps flipping over as he runs. Don't be that guy. Sauntering through the terminal at a leisurely pace, with a single piece of stylish luggage, is infinitely preferable. Check through the gallery, below, to see seven of our favourite carry-ons, along with seven of the most stylish ways to fly, or keep reading, below, to discover a few handy services which make air travel that bit less taxing.

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MARGIELA!

LEATHERS: BAGS OF STYLE!

Whether you're hitting the beach, the pool or the road, keep a stylish holdall to hand!

 Although we're not against small suitcases with wheels for practical purposes, especially when travelling for business, you can't beat a good old-fashioned holdall in the style stakes. The fact that you have to exert some effort to carry a full holdall adds a masculine dimension to their appeal. If you're whisking your beloved away for the weekend, a small pull-along case (incidentally similar to the ones that air stewardesses use) won't convey the optimum message. You should be thinking spontaneity, adventure and style, and not look as if you're trundling off to the annual cost-cutting conference. Check the gallery below to see five holdalls that fit the bill.

Shop the entire collection here!

Bringing to mind vintage motoring luggage from the days when travel was an altogether more stylish affair, this handsome leather holdall also demonstrates that this New York Brand excels at more than just jeans

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RUMOUR CONFIRMED: MARGIELA FOR H&M!

Yesterday we posted a rumour about a possible Maison Martin Margiela & H&M

 collaboration, but no details were given..

Today, both H&M and Maison Martin Margiel have confirmed it!

This is what they posted on their facebook page earlier: 

"Fans, we’re happy to confirm! The fashion house Maison Martin Margiela 

is collaborating with H&M, launching on November 15! What are your thoughts

 on this fashion forward team-up?"
 The French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela is sharing their 
unconventional fashion framework with H&M! The Maison Martin Margiela 
with H&M collaboration launches in selected stores worldwide on November 15, 2012.

THE CLASSICS: CHINOS

Shop at: www.mrporter.com!

(And for those who wonder..Yes, I tried! It was my 3rd attempt to shut down fashionspam..I just can't! So we move on, doing what we love!)

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Maison Martin Margiela – Beijing Flagship Store | Beijing, China

In true Margiela style, the store’s airy interior mimics the sterile nature of a laboratory, though there are subtle “fun” aspects dotted within its design, such as the aluminum slide that brings you from second to first floor in a jiffy.

Just in case you're around:

Maison Martin Margiela Beijing
N2-18/N2-28, Village North | Map
No.11 Sanlitun Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing

Maison Martin Margiela 11 Leather Laptop Case | #back-to-school-must-have!

 Maison Margiela created the ultimate laptop case for the upbeat refined men we all are..Easy to move around by means of an adjustable shoulder strap, the case also delivers the Maison’s own stationary, bespoke card holder and pencil. Up to the usual Made in Italy quality standards, it features a deep brown premium leather which was specially moulded in order to boast a seamless rounded surface that, together with other hand finished details and a shinny metal zip, make this laptop case a truly oustanding piece.

You can get it here!

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Maison Martin Margiela – Vogue Fashion’s Night Out AIDS T-Shirt

On the occasion of the Vogue Fashion’s Night Out, Maison Martin Margiela has decided to create a special edition of the AIDS t-shirt in white cotton with white fluorescent text, making it readable at night.

The AIDS T-Shirt has been part of the Maison Martin Margiela collections since Fall/Winter 1994/1995. Every season, the t-shirt is produced in different colours, with the text “THERE IS MORE ACTION TO BE DONE TO FIGHT AIDS THAN TO WEAR THIS T-SHIRT BUT IT’S A GOOD START”.

A percentage of the sales is donated to the French association “AIDES”.