Martin Margiela: The Women's Collections 1989-2009

This impressive retrospective spans 20 years of Martin Margiela’s designs, coinciding with a major exhibition that traces how this genius of the Antwerp Six established himself as one of the most influential designers. Between 1989 and 2009, he presented 41 revolutionary collections with his vision of understated luxury: monochromatic looks, oversized silhouettes, and deconstructed cuts that prioritize comfort, timelessness, sensuality, and authenticity. Famously reclusive—he never showed his face so that the work could speak for itself—the book details unique spaces, music, intentions, iconic pieces, and recurring themes such as anonymity, whiteness, and fun. It reveals the sensitive, poetic, and innovative universe of this visionary of contemporary fashion.