"Maison Margiela" 2016AW drawstring wool tailored slacks

From Maison Margiela, which has established its unique position by embedding the concept of deconstruction into fashion grammar and speaking simultaneously of anonymity and tailoring intelligence, we introduce a masterpiece that beautifully blurs the boundaries between relaxation and discipline.

While maintaining the appearance of classic slacks, the addition of a drawstring at the waist allows the finished look to change according to the wearer's manner and mood.

Made from high-quality 100% wool serge, the fabric combines drape and firmness, which prevents it from overly emphasizing the leg line while still maintaining a refined outline, making it attractive. It doesn't lean entirely toward the casual ease of typical easy pants but retains a proper sense of tension, which is delightful.

The waist features a drawcord, and while the concept of fixing with a belt is temporarily abandoned, the front is still neatly designed as slacks, and the moment of wearing it is characterized not by sportiness but by relaxed elegance. Furthermore, a calf leather tip is attached to the end of the drawstring, and the imprint of Maison Margiela PARIS signifies the maison's aesthetic of placing ideas in less visible places.

The back features an iconic white stitch, and instead of excessive logos, the attitude of treating sewing itself as a signature is maintained, quietly satisfying ownership desires. Additionally, the calendar tag is printed in black on a white background with a circled "14" and is hand-stitched with four threads, maintaining the authenticity of a men's wardrobe while clearly reflecting the maison's code.

The season is definitively autumn/winter 2016, and the physical presence of the season code "2016 02" on the care label confirms this, along with the fact that the item is from after 2015 when the label transitioned from Maison Martin Margiela to Maison Margiela, and the agency is listed as Staff International Japan, making it a highly credible archive with a solid background.

The value of these pants lies in their re-edition of classic elements without denying them, maintaining the beauty of tailoring while expanding freedom of movement—an early relaxed elegance presented by Marni during Galliano's initial tenure, experienced in the most everyday form. For those who want to keep their neatness even on days with many meals or travel, and for those who like the discipline of dresses but are concerned about stiffness, this is a particularly resonant piece, and it naturally fits those who want to elevate their wardrobe with just one item.

As for styling, by combining a shirt and a tailored jacket in a classic way, the difference in draw cords stands out as intelligence, and layering a long coat over a simple cut-and-sew creates space, making the drape of the pants work elegantly. Pairing with leather shoes keeps discipline, and emphasizing vertical lines with minimal boots can further refine a mode and genderless appearance.

Definitely take this opportunity.