In the late 1990s, many young designers were hired to energize traditional fashion houses. Tom Ford/Gucci, Marc Jacobs/Louis Vuitton, John Galliano/Dior were among the most well known matches.

One of the more unusual pairings was Hermes and Martin Margiela. Margiela was hired by Hermes in 1998. The combination perplexed many people. Joan Juliet Buck, French Vogue’s Editor In Chief, felt the match made sense as both parties treasured craftsmanship. An AP correspondent described Margiela’s first Hermes collection as “conservative luxury meets grunge.” Standout pieces from the show included wool jackets and tunics with plunging V-necks.

We will be posting a Hermes/Martin Margiela suede lambskin tunic to our eBay store at the end of the month. It is a definite must for any Margiela fan.