The BRUTUS #694 Extra Issue from 2010, dedicated entirely to Maison Martin Margiela, is a rare artifact in fashion publishing, capturing the brand’s ethos of deconstruction, anonymity, and subversion in printed form. Released in collaboration with the Japanese magazine BRUTUS, this special issue was dedicated entirely to Margiela's work, providing an in-depth look at the maison's unconventional approach to fashion.
It serves as an in-depth exploration of the brand’s iconic label numbering system. Each number, ranging from 0 to 23, holds distinct significance within the maison's collections, categorizing everything from menswear to artisanal pieces. The issue dives into the nuances of these numbers, offering readers a detailed guide to the philosophy behind them—a rare glimpse into the coded language of Margiela’s otherwise elusive world.
It serves as an in-depth exploration of the brand’s iconic label numbering system. Each number, ranging from 0 to 23, holds distinct significance within the maison's collections, categorizing everything from menswear to artisanal pieces. The issue dives into the nuances of these numbers, offering readers a detailed guide to the philosophy behind them—a rare glimpse into the coded language of Margiela’s otherwise elusive world.
