Maison Martin Margiela Khaki Cotton Trenchstyle Cape Dress
Direct from the Runway, Spring 2011

Belgian-born Martin Margiela worked for Jean Paul Gaultier before launching his own label in 1988.
A leader of contemporary style, the elusive designer
- who has famously never appeared on the runway or in photographs -
has now handed the creative reins over to an in-house design team that continues to push the boundaries
between art and fashion with its avant-garde creations.

"Men's wardrobe meets the woman's body," read the program notes at Maison Martin Margiela.
So far, so straightforward. Which designer in Paris, hasn't explored the masculine side of womenswear at one time or another?
And wasn't it Margiela himself, before he personally left the runway a few seasons ago,
who triggered the front row's abiding interest in a strong-shouldered jacket?
Margiela can rest easy about what they are doing in the house with his name on it.
It's the twisting & exaggeration of the classic canon of dressing, that has always made Margiela attractive.
This season, that knack resurfaced just in time to rejoin the general fashion agenda
as it searches for excitement in the design of coats and coat-like creations.
Jackets and Shirts with extra fabric on either side of the sleeves ironed flat.
As the model inched her way past, the Dress's squared-off back came into view,
Producing a very interesting planing effect which added drama to the simple menswear shapes.

Here is a Khaki Colored Coat Dress with a cross over in stylization to the Trenchcoat
And to the Cape with side slits as the armholes.
The Margiela coat & coat dress has a new sleeve, widely curved backward in a flattish,
geometric way, looked groundbreaking and desirable.
Double Breasted with a Trenchcoat collar
Wide tie that laces through the Front & Back of the dress.
62% Cotton and 38% Viscose with a Pique finish to the fabrication
Unlined but has extra buttons
Slash pockets at each hipline
Tagged a Size 42
BRAND NEW with Retail Tags
Original price $1495.00

Beautifully seamed and exquisitely crafted
Pic Stitching across the shoulders and architectural Detailing
40 1/2" Long from Shoulder to the hemline
No sleeves - will look great with a turtleneck or shirt underneath
28" across the dramatic shoulderline
42" Hipline
38" Hemline

This is the PERFECT Light Weight Coat Dress to add to your wardrobe
Light enough to wear all year long!
A FOREVER Classic!
Elegant and chic and magnificently detailed
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA is a fashion innovator in the Couture Market
This is very wearable and incredibly chic!