This Maison Martin Margiela Autumn Winter 2008 black leather jacket is a striking exploration of silhouette and construction, instantly recognisable as one of the house’s most memorable statements from this period. Crafted in supple black leather, the jacket is defined by its dramatic oversized rib knit collar, which can be folded, draped, or styled in multiple ways to alter the neckline and overall proportion. The body is sharply structured with built in shoulder pads that create a strong, sculptural line through the shoulders, while the contrast between the soft leather and dense rib knit adds depth and tension to the design. A central zip closure runs through the front, anchoring the piece and allowing the exaggerated volumes to remain balanced and wearable.
Maison Martin Margiela’s influence on fashion is foundational, and by 2008 the house had firmly established itself as a leader in conceptual design and deconstruction. Margiela challenged traditional ideas of luxury by exposing construction, manipulating volume, and redefining how garments relate to the body. The Autumn Winter 2008 collection focused heavily on silhouette and volume, experimenting with displacement and padded, tube like forms around the neck and shoulders to reshape the wearer’s outline. This intellectual approach to fashion, combined with impeccable craftsmanship, is what makes Margiela’s work from this era so enduring and collectible.
The jacket is in overall very good preloved condition, with no major flaws visible. The leather remains supple and the knit elements are well preserved.
