Shirt
1990
spring-summer 1990
Medium
polyester, cotton (tape), plastic (buttons)
Measurements
79.0 cm (centre back) 81.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Martin Margiela’s spring–summer 1990 collection presentation catapulted the designer to international acclaim. He subverted the traditional fashion show, rejecting the exclusivity of the industry by involving a group of primary school pupils from a suburb on the outskirts of Paris. They helped select a location and collaborated on more than 500 handmade invitations. While fashion insiders attended the parade, seats were reserved for local children or allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.