Item 2018.73 - Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Re-Edition 'Jacket with Fused Details' Grey Blazer

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2018.73

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Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Re-Edition 'Jacket with Fused Details' Grey Blazer

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Maison Martin Margiela

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H&M

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Maison Martin Margiela for H&M
(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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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Grey wool blazer as part of 2012 'Re-Edition' collaboration with H&M. This jacket is a reissue of the spring/summer 2008 collection and has 'trompe loeil' detailing, including collar, lapels and front pocket flaps that have been topstitched down. It has a false moulded button closure and fastens with a hook and bar. It also has four moulded buttons on each cuff and a single back vent. It is fully lined with top half in white cotton and lower half in grey viscose. It has two internal pockets with button closures that sit along the seam between the contrasting linings. It comes with a white cotton garment bag with Margiela signature number system 1-23 printed on the side and matching white wooden hanger.
Country of Design: Paris
Country of Manufacture: Romania

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      Shell: 98% wool, 2% elastane. Lining upper part: 100% cotton. Lining lower part: 100% viscose. Sleeve lining: 100% viscose.
      Colour/Print: Grey wool
      Details: trompe l'oeil, moulded buttons
      Label: Re-Edition of Maison Martin Margiela. Garments from various seasons. Style description: Jacket with fused details. Season: Spring Summer 2008. US 42R EUR 52. Made in Romania. Shell 98% wool, 2% elastane. Lining upper part: 100% cotton. Lining lower part: 100% viscose. Sleeve lining: 100% viscose.

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