In the theme of eccentric designs that are creative and interesting to look at, but lacked the important wearability factor, we entered the maison of Maison Martin Margiela, where clothes were even more eccentric than at Vivienne Westwood’s show.
Eccentric Maison Martin Margiela
There were backless trousers and large fur creations covering the models’ heads and engulfing their bodies. Whilst these items looked heavy and odd, they would make the perfect camouflage if you find yourself coming face to face with a grizzly bear.
Double breasted charcoal coats and grey snakeskin jackets were classic and would make useful additions to any wardrobe, but we are not so sure about the sheer netting pencil skirts or space age waists that were extended so far from the hips and waistline that they appeared to defy gravity.
Rather than wearing these clothes, many of the clothes in this collection appeared to wear the models.
Drama, Texture and Strength at Lanvin 
Getting back to the type of clothes that we actually wanted to wear, the day finished at Lanvin, where there was a tribal feel with the use of primitive designs, colours and shapes, as well as plenty of drama and strength.
The Spiral staircase that the models went up, rather than came down from, was pure ‘Old Hollywood’ glamour. As were the rich fabrics in moody colours of purple, navy, khaki and even jade.
One shouldered numbers with voluminous fabrics on the one arm, led the way to richly ruched and draped dresses. Some even had delicate crystals adorning the seams.
Feathers adorned the hems of dresses matched heavy feather earrings that had an 80s feel. Whilst dresses were feminine, the shoulders were wide and heavily accentuated; some adorned with epaulettes and again referenced the 80s.
We looked, but it appeared that there were no signature fabric covered pearls in sight!
Image credits: Snapper Media & Style.com
