Shoe Shine: Martin Margiela Hightops Fall/Winter 09

Brand Story:
Martin Margiela was born in Belgium in 1957, graduating from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1980. He founded Maison Martin Margiela in 1988 showing his first women’s ready to wear collection for spring / summer 1989.

His work is closely associated with the deconstructionist fashion movement of the 1980s. Margiela's work is characterized by a poetic appreciation of imperfection, personality and eccentricity. His collections have been presented on tube platforms and street corners. He says 'My main inspiration has always has been the extremities and changes of daily life.'

Now that the intro is out the way, Check out their Fall/Winter 09 high-top sneaker, and for your purchase power go here..

Martin Margiela S/S 2009 collection

Martin Margiela new sneakers with white rubber sole and mixed fabric upper in black,yellow & blue consisting of leather placket, suede toe and heel and synthetic quarter. These are a really clean shape constructed (as ever from Margiela) the finest materials. The leather is buttersoft and the contrasting fabrics work exceptionally well on this style. available at Oki-Ni.