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As arguably the most versatile garment that former fashion designer Martin Margiela made with his eponymous Paris-based Maison Martin Margiela, this convertible draping double-faced ...

This couture Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal "Line 0" 1990s miniature-belt silver-plated buckled and riveted vegetable-tanned chocolate leather bracelet or anklet, whose harness-style firm strap mimics a fine-jewelry coiled metal rope chain, was hand moulded into a fixed shape from a remodeled strap from an eariler Margiela collection or used accessory. Notably, silver-frame buckles and riveted unstitched leather straps were among the founder's most repeated design elements for accessories at the Maison since his first fashion show in 1989 (see our snaps of early Look-ensemble recreations that he handmade in miniature on dolls, or the largest buckled leather belt that he designed), as well as during his tenure directing luxury womenswear at Hermes (1997-2003) when he created the iconic "Double Tour" wrap-around strap buckle-framed watch. Regarding the significance of the bare leather that he used in our piece and later for some ready-to-wear at Hermes, Margiela was quoted (translated from French): "My favorite (Hermes) watch was the Cape Cod designed...

Handmade in England in 2004 by recent Louvre-museum-exhibited British Duro Olowu for the debut of his eponymous brand, this mixed-print silk kimono sleeve empire-waist mini dress fea...

This Comme des Garcons black flared-hip fitted shirt cum open jacket, which features a unique feminine bustle-like applique hand-stitched into draping bias-cut pleats layered around the inner hem, was designed by Japanese Junya Wantanabe for an early 2000s collection. Significantly, TheMet museum made rare purchases of his similar experimental three-dimensional patterning for its Costume Institute after the designer debuted what he described as "techno couture...

Handmade in the 1970s by the museum-collected U.S. milliner known as "the mad hatter of the Midwest", Chicago-based Raymond Hudd (1924-2011, nee Huddlestu...

Made in Italy in the 1990s in garnet-color thick stretch wool for a soft tight fit that remarkably drapes, Romeo Gigli designed this off-shoulder pullover knit top like a long sleeve...

Featuring his characteristic "couture a porter" innovative craftsmanship, Ermanno Scervino designed this guipure lace white viscose crochet knit mini dress for a resort collection. S...

This unique reversible handmade black soft leather aviator cap with a mint-condition cotton velvet interior and leather strap is most likely from the 1950s, when actor Marlon Brando ...

Handmade in England in 2004 by recent-Louvre-museum-exhibited Nigerian-born British Duro Olowu for the debut of his eponymous brand, this mixed-print silk-trimmed kimono sleeve empir...

This Valentino Made In Italy semi-transparent 100% silk charmeuse pink fuchsia raspberry sleeveless pullover top features a low scoop neck in front with wide shoulders and darts for ...

Embodying Yohji Yamamoto's unique combination of Japanese classic fashion draping and construction with Savile-Row menswear tailoring for women, this early 1990s convertible wool whi...

Among the Greek-goddess-inspired mini dresses that Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed for his first French Haute Couture Givenchy collection in 19...