MARTIN MARGIELA – IN HIS OWN WORDS

Lange Zeit war noch nicht mal klar, ob hinter diesem männlichen Namen überhaupt ein männlicher Designer steckt. Ob es nicht vielleicht auch eine Frau sein könnte. Oder ein Team. Zumindest das ist jetzt geklärt. Man sieht seine Hände. Man hört seine Stimme. Sie klingt gemächlich und tief. „Der Gedanke daran, prominent zu sein, gefällt mir nicht. Es erdet mich, dass ich so bin wie alle anderen.“

Mode in Museen auszustellen stieß vor einigen Jahren noch auf Unverständnis und galt als avantgardistisch. Martin Margiela machte es anders als seine Kollegen in der Fashionwelt und galt schon bald mit seinem Label als Erneuerer und Visionär.

In his latest work, German filmmaker Reiner Holzemer dedicates one of his in-depth “cinematic portraits” to Margiela, allowing the audience to discover in the process a man who doesn’t need showy antics to be considered one of the radical masterminds of our times.

From decades-old moodboards to fascinating stories about Martin’s childhood, working process and earliest inspirations, Margiela: In His Own Words is more than just a film – it’s a vital contribution to fashion history.

Ever since Martin Margiela: In His Own Words made its debut last fall at a film festival in New York, fans of the elusive designer have been eagerly waiting for a wide release of the much talked about documentary.

... Who Has Never Taken A Bow And Gives Interviews In The Third Person – Is Starring In A New Documentary

In this era of social media, celebrity culture and rampant collaborations, it is hard to imagine that there once existed a fashion designer like Martin Margiela who famously avoided the spotlight.

What would you think about a documentary that never showed its subject on camera? Would you find the omission maddening, gimmicky, or subtly intriguing? The effect can feel a little of all three in Martin Margiela: In His Own Words.

The long-awaited documentary on the elusive figure, Martin Margiela: In His Own Words, is finally available to the public

Holzemer proves to be as rightly infatuated with both the man and more specifically his work, giving us crisp and expertly shot glimpses into designs that made him famous, ...