"MAISON MARGIELA" 18AW Constructive cutting details shirt

We would like to introduce you to a special piece from Maison Margiela, a brand that continues to challenge existing concepts, is loved by people of all ages and genders, and has been at the forefront of fashion since its founding.

Creating a contrast between the front and back of the body, the front has the appearance of a very neat shirt, while the back style boldly features the maison's signature structural cutting, making this a masterpiece that encapsulates the experimental spirit unique to the 2018 AW collection.

The front features a classic, slightly angular collar, neatly lined buttons, and a moderately loose width, giving it the appearance of a "casual white shirt." The smooth cotton poplin fabric reflects light softly and hangs slightly away from the body, giving it the clean look and minimalist tension that is characteristic of a shirt.

The sleeves are wide and long, and the straight line that falls elegantly down to the wrist is also appealing in that by adjusting the position of the buttons, the look can be transformed to look like a dress shirt or a more relaxed look.

On the other hand, the true value of this shirt is revealed in the back, where bold cuts from the shoulders to the back and waist allow the skin and innerwear to be seen, and thick panels are layered in a stepped pattern to create a three-dimensional V-line, which is the shirt's greatest design feature.

The nearly straight, band-like panels are arranged to follow the curves of the body, creating a graphic shadow on the back, and the contrast between the fabric and the skin, or the inner layer, subtly emerges with every movement. This detail ably embodies the maison's stance, which was the theme of the 18AW season, "making the structures hidden in everyday wardrobes visible through reconstruction."

There is a subtle slit in the shoulder line, which gives the upper body a lighter look, and the design allows the cutting to be slightly visible even when layered with a jacket or coat.This makes it easy to adjust the intensity of the fashionable look depending on how you layer it, which is a great added value from the perspective of everyday wear.

Furthermore, the back panel is not merely decorative; it has a structure in which the seams and stitching have been calculated, and it is clear that the precision of the pattern-making has supported it, ensuring that the balance of the entire shirt is maintained and that the back does not float unnaturally when worn.

For its AW 2018 collection, the maison asked the question, "How can we reveal the hidden structure and relationship to the body" in classic items such as tailoring and shirts, and this shirt was born in exactly that context. While maintaining a formal atmosphere on the front, the design quietly shakes the boundary between business wear and fashion by deconstructing and reconstructing the structure on the back, and it has value as a "conceptual product" that goes beyond being a simple designer shirt, which is what gives this shirt its unique and differentiated appeal.

In terms of styling, taking advantage of the neatness of the front, pair it with smooth slacks and leather shoes, and throw on a jacket, creating a look that at first glance appears classical, but with a strong modern nuance hidden in the back, making for a very good combination. Also, by combining it with voluminous bottoms such as a long skirt or wide pants, and enjoying layering by layering a simple top underneath, it naturally blends into a genderless, balanced style.

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