Okay, let’s talk about that whole Kanye Margiela phase. It really caught my eye back then, you know? Wasn’t just the music during Yeezus, it was the whole visual thing. Super different.
I remember first seeing pictures, maybe videos, of him on stage with those masks. Especially the shiny, crystal ones. My first thought was just, what is that? It wasn’t like anything else going on. It felt intense, kinda hidden, but also really flashy. Pulled me right in.
Trying to Figure it Out
So, I started digging around. Tried to find out who made them, what the deal was. Took a while to connect it all to Maison Margiela. They were always pretty mysterious themselves, right? No big logos, all about the concept. It made sense, but it was hard to find solid info, just bits and pieces online.
I got pretty obsessed for a bit. Not just the masks, but the whole look he had then:
- Those oversized bomber jackets.
- The ripped jeans or sometimes kilts.
- The really plain, almost uniform-like shirts.
- And yeah, those crazy face coverings.
It felt like a statement, like he was trying to erase himself but also be louder than ever. Weird mix.
Getting Hands-On (Sort Of)
I wasn’t about to drop thousands on actual Margiela pieces, obviously. But I definitely started looking at my own clothes differently. I remember trying to find similar stuff, more affordable versions. Hunted around online shops, thrift stores, trying to catch that vibe.
Found a decent MA-1 style bomber jacket after a lot of searching. Wore that thing everywhere. Tried layering oversized tees. Even thought about trying to distress some old jeans myself – didn’t turn out great, just looked like I fell over a lot.
The mask thing? Yeah, no. Briefly looked into maybe DIY-ing something simple for a laugh, like for a costume party. Quickly realized it was way too much work, finding the right materials, getting it to look even remotely cool. Way harder than it looks. Dropped that idea fast.
It wasn’t really about copying him exactly. It was more about understanding that aesthetic. The clean lines mixed with rough edges. The anonymity thing. It made me think more about why people wear what they wear, the messages behind it.
So yeah, that whole Kanye Margiela moment wasn’t just some celebrity fashion thing for me. It was a rabbit hole I went down. Spent time researching, looking, thinking. Definitely changed how I saw fashion for a while, made me appreciate the more conceptual side of it. Didn’t end up wearing crystal masks, but it left a mark, you know?
