While I sometimes struggle to understand the choices Glenn Martens makes at Maison Margiela, I’ve recently found myself truly drawn to what’s happening at MM6, the Milan-based sister line. Its intention is to create garments within the realm of Martin Margiela’s design vocabulary. Even though many designers take inspiration from – or blatantly copy – Margiela, it is always gratifying to see his work thoughtfully revived by the MM6 team.

This season, they explored archetypes and the everyday clothes they wear themselves. As a result, the “normal” became extraordinary in its simplicity and unpretentiousness: full skirts with ruffled hems, flannel button-downs, mohair turtlenecks, aged-effect jeans, anorak jackets, a perfectly understated trench coat. Sometimes the “standard” is exactly what is needed, especially when you don’t want to “dress up”. It can be imperceptibly sexy too.

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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