John Galliano presented his second ready-to-wear collection for Maison Margiela in Paris this morning, offering up everything from ’50s-styled ladies to boys in elegant gowns. Find that and everything else you need to know about the presentation here.
1. As in past seasons, the models walked down a long, straight runway made of brushed metal.
2. The first look out was a play on the style codes of blue-haired ladies, complete with a blue-haired model in a cream robe coat worn with a white leather bag and buckled shoes.
3. From there a section of similarly coiffed models emerged, wearing other retro-inspired silhouettes in neutral shades and metallics.
4. Meet the Margiela take on beachwear: a black peacoat, sheer sun hat, and ruched floral one-piece.
5. The second half of the show revisited one of Galliano’s favorite inspirations, Japanese dress. A new set of models with differently styled hair and makeup came out in obi-sashed and embellished looks.
6. Should you have needed any more proof that Galliano is the master of languid bias-cut gowns, one look at this bronze number will do the trick.
7. But John Galliano’s gowns aren’t only for the ladies. Several male models walked the runway in womenswear.
8. Accessories played a big role on the runway, with many models toting bags—although not always how you’d think. Some looks came complete with tiny frame bags tied across models’ backs.
9. Pat McGrath crafted several beauty looks for the show, ranging from a textural silver pattern under models’ eyes to a classic powdered face with azure eyeshadow and a berry lip.
10. Those expecting a bow from Galliano were, again, disappointed. As in past seasons, the designer preferred to stay backstage as an homage to Martin Margiela’s anonymity.