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MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25

The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107

MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107

Yesterday, MM6 Maison Margiela left the cloudy ambiance of Paris and stepped onto the Florentine scene to present its FW25 collection during the 107th edition of Pitti Uomo. Under the glass roof of the Giardino dell’Orticoltura greenhouse, the French house unveiled a collection true to its identity, showcasing its mastery of deconstruction to rebuild anew. The collection celebrated a singular vision of fashion, driven by innovative approaches and a fascination with otherness, often bordering on the strange. From the moment the first models entered this mystical atmosphere under the starlit sky visible through the glass enclosure, the theme of the FW25 became unmistakably clear: duality, the seen and the hidden. Featuring pieces ranging from Matrix-style leather jackets to polka-dot ensembles finished with delicate scarves, the collection boldly broke the boundaries separating opposites. Androgyny reigned, as did chiaroscuro. Black and its wide spectrum of shades and moods contrasted sharply with turquoise lurex, while the materials embodied the house's very essence through a range of avant-garde and technical concepts, such as plastified knits, rubberised textures, and faded denim.

MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548825
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548840
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548839
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548837
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548836
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548835
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548834
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548833
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548832
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548831
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548830
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548829
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548828
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548827
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548826
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548825
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548840

This underlying feminine sensitivity, concealed beneath tough, impenetrable masculine layers, draws inspiration from American musician Miles Davis. After coming across an image of the artist, the MM6 Maison Margiela studio conceived the idea for this collection, drawing from Davis’s wardrobe staples, such as his leather coats, to shape the rest of the FW25 lineup. True to MM6's ethos, the creative exercise was straightforward, object-focused, and resolutely non-narrative-driven, even though the story behind these creations offers a peak in storytelling. While the studio took inspiration from this legendary 1960s musician, the artisans responsible for the collection interpreted the elements of his wardrobe through their own lens, using references and inspirations sparingly. From suits and trench coats to leather jackets, denim jackets, straight trousers, oversized sunglasses reminiscent of Davis', and a trumpet case-shaped bag, the house skillfully maintained the delicate balance between homage and imitation, delivering a man-made collection that blends opulence with understated elegance.

MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548810
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548824
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548823
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548822
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548821
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548820
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548819
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548818
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548817
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548816
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548815
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548814
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548813
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548812
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548811
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548810
MM6 Maison Margiela pays tribute to Miles Davis for FW25 The brand unveiled the new collection at Pitti Uomo 107 | Image 548824

Returning to Pitti Uomo after a 19-year absence, the FW25 collection seems to pay tribute not only to the musician but also to the performance-driven show Maison Margiela staged during the 2006 event in Florence, where the collection consisted entirely of all-white looks. «Coming to Pitti Uomo gave us the opportunity to reflect on our menswear offering through a collection created specifically for this event. It’s a contemporary wardrobe that reflects the attitude, concepts, and creative processes of MM6. Our pieces are designed to emphasize the identity of the people who wear them. Here, we really wanted to talk about menswear. While remaining highly wearable, these garments express an idea of grandeur and extravagance. We thought about how to create strong, surprising clothing meant to amaze, working on textures, which are a fundamental element for men,» explained one of the designers from the MM6 creative team. After last night’s nocturnal showcase, MM6 will return to Milan next February with its women's collection, which will include a few menswear looks. If femininity managed to infiltrate the glass walls of the Giardino dell’Orticoltura last night, there’s no reason to deny masculinity a place in the next women’s collection.