Maison Margiela
For the fall 2020 couture collection, Creative Director John Galliano presented his collection through film, captured by Nick Knight. The film, titled S.W.A.L.K, traced the makings of the couture collection by collaging narrative imagery, Zoom meetings, and documentary footage. Artisanal and atelier teams wore GoPros while drones and thermal cameras captured heat content throughout the design process. Viewers were able to see behind the iron curtain of haute couture in the making. The clothing came in muted tones of black, navy, and gray while being constructed from light fabrics such as chiffon and organza. Galliano also brought back "Recicla," recycled items that are handpicked from vintage stores by Galliano himself and then upcycled into new manifestations. Meanwhile the accessories ranged from hand-made Tabi ghillies in tweed (an ode to L'Apache, a dramatic dance associated with Paris street culture in the 20th century) to handmade sheer stockings.