Maison Margiela (French, founded 1988). Martin Margiela (Belgian, born 1957). “Drapery Study” Ensemble, spring/summer 1997, Semi–Couture. Photo © Nicholas Alan Cope.

Machine–sewn yellow synthetic velvet half–dress; machine–sewn natural linen plain–weave vest, hand–stamped with Stockman dummy text, hand–sewn hook–and–eye closures, hand–basted with white cotton twill tape; unfinished black silk chiffon, hand–draped and –tacked. 

Maison Margiela (French, founded 1988). Martin Margiela (Belgian, born 1957). “Drapery Study” Ensemble (detail), spring/summer 1997, Semi–Couture. Photo © Nicholas Alan Cope

Machine–sewn yellow synthetic velvet half–dress; machine–sewn natural linen plain–weave vest, hand–stamped with Stockman dummy text, hand–sewn hook–and–eye closures, hand–basted with white cotton twill tape; unfinished black silk chiffon, hand–draped and –tacked. Photo © Nicholas Alan Cope

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