Identity area
Reference code
2016.171
Title
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Car Coat
Date(s)
- 2012 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Name of creator
Administrative history
Name of creator
(2012)
Administrative history
H&M collaboration launched in Autumn 2012. Maison Martin Margiela chose to reissue versions of clothing and accessories from the line’s twenty-three year history rather than create new designs. The menswear collection consisted of 40 garments and accessories.
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Scope and content
Coat made of panels replicating different coats in contrasting brown Prince of Wales check cotton and cotton-polyester blend fabrics. The garment references Margiela's original reworked artisanal pieces.
It features concealed button front fastening, button tab collar, one flap and one welt angled front pockets, set in sleeves at the front, raglan sleeves to rear, adjustable button tab sleeve with contrasting cuff detail. Button fastening internal pocket, white cotton lining, taped seam construction.
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Cotton
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Alternative Identifier
D.MM.2 - 2016
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- Maison Martin Margiela for H&M (Subject)