Martin Margiela Auction: The Early Years, 1988-94
by Adriano Batista
A unique opportunity to own pieces from Martin Margiela‘s early collections will be available at a special auction hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions and Maurice Auction in Paris on January 27th, 2025. Over 270 lots from the designer’s influential work between 1988 and 1994 will be up for bid.
The collection, belonging to the Picozzi sisters, is a testament to their mother Graziella Picozzi’s keen eye for talent. Graziella recognized Margiela’s innovative approach to fashion and supported him in his early career. The sisters have carefully preserved these pieces, many of which remain in their original packaging and have never been worn.
The auction will feature iconic pieces from seminal collections such as Spring/Summer 1990, a collection that redefined fashion with its distinctive style. The collection’s unique features, including oversized vests, distinctive suit silhouettes, and innovative fabric treatments, will be on offer. Other highlights include curtain skirt ensembles, Caban jackets, and the enigmatic priest’s cassocks.
In addition to the fashion pieces, the auction will also include important documents and ephemera, such as original paper patterns and hand-drawn sketches. These items provide a fascinating insight into Margiela’s creative process and the evolution of his signature style.
The auction and a related exhibition will be held in a disused building in Paris, creating a unique and immersive experience. This event is a must-attend for fashion enthusiasts and collectors alike, offering a chance to own a piece of fashion history.
Free public viewing :
Saturday, January 25th – 11:00 AM / 6:00 PM
Sunday, January 26th – 11:00 AM / 6:00 PM
Public auction :
Monday, January 27th
11:00 AM (Lots 1 to 100), 2:30 PM (From Lot 101)
81, boulevard Voltaire
Paris 75011
France
Gucci Pre-Fall 2025
PUMA x Juun.J: Speedcat Reimagined
The designs blend workwear, sportswear, and traditional English tailoring with a Caribbean feel.
Take a look at Y-3’s Fall/Winter 2025 backstage photographed by Wojciech Christopher Nowak during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Willy Chavarria’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, “Tarantula,” celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary.
The White Mountaineering Fall/Winter 2025 collection draws inspiration from Brutalism, and like Brutalist buildings, these clothes prioritize function over fancy decoration.
Kiko Kostadinov’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection feels less sterile than the last. The clothes are rougher, more like they’ve been lived in.
Take a look at 032c’s Fall/Winter 2025 backstage, captured by the lens of Renaud Labelle during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Outside the Dior, streetstyle photographer Edward Wendt captured well-dressed attendees, offering us a preview of what to expect and a glimpse of what inspires us.
Take a look at Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s Fall/Winter 2025 backstage, captured by the lens of Thomas Lizzi during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Take a look at Drôle de Monsieur’s Fall/Winter 2025 backstage, captured by the lens of Thomas Lizzi during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Take a look at Bluemarble’s Fall/Winter 2025 backstage, captured by the lens of Renaud Labelle during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
This UNDERCOVER Fall/Winter 2025 collection draws inspiration from experimental electronic rock bands from the 1970s and 1980s in Germany and France.
Kim Jones paid homage to Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 1954 collection, H Line, which sought to give the appearance of a longer form, and served as the model for this season.
This season is about building the winter wardrobe as a modular uniform, adding pieces that can be adapted to your lifestyle while adding new energy. This is what French elegance is all about.
JUUN.J unveiled its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, “COVERUNCOVER,” at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris.
Fashion house Kenzo, currently creatively directed by Nigo, presented its Fall/Winter 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week.
Gucci’s new Valentine’s Day campaign, “Gucci Together,” explores real love and the deep connections between people.
Inspired by the film “La Planète Sauvage,” the collection distorts familiar menswear silhouettes, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, the collection reflects a more mature and thoughtful approach to design.
Bleu Désir’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection is made entirely from repurposed leather pieces and old denim, creating a positive cycle of slow fashion and skilled work without harming the environment.
PaperBoy Paris hosted the event at its Marais location on January 22, bringing together food, fashion, and culture.
LIBERE’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection presents a new style that mixes urban and western influences.
Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection is about reinventing the brand’s core identity, built over the last 30 years.
AMIRI’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a tribute to Hollywood and Los Angeles, a city Mike Amiri calls home.
IM MEN explores new ways of making clothes that respect the human body, based on Issey Miyake’s idea of “a piece of cloth.”
Take a look at Sean Suen’s Fall/Winter 2025 backstage, captured by the lens of Su Shan during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Junya Watanabe unveiled its Fall/Winter 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week.
SYSTEM’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, called ‘At the very moment,’ brings to mind the childhood experience of exploring a parent’s closet.
RIMOWA’s history of craftsmanship meets Rick Owens’s signature dark aesthetic in the RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze.
424 debuted their latest collection at Paris Fashion Week, marking their first show in the city.
The 032c Fall/Winter 2025 collection, titled “Suspicious Minds,” encourages a critical and inquisitive approach, questioning the status quo and embracing the unknown.
