Item 2016.171 - Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Car Coat

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2016.171

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Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Car Coat

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  • 2012 (Creation)

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H&M

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(2012)

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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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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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      D.MM.2 - 2016

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