Top and skirt
1990
autumn-winter 1990–91
Medium
viscose, cotton, cotton (tape), wool, metal and plastic (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 58.0 cm (centre back) 67.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(b) 103.0 cm (centre back) 40.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
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
This curtain skirt is a prime example of Maison Martin Margiela’s predilection for recycled and upcycled fabrics. This work showcases one of the designers’ key concepts: transformation of an existing garment or discarded material into new forms. Here, Margiela reimagines the everyday curtain as clothing.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline: (white cotton tape rectangle)
Accession Number
2025.726.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles