Fashion / ShowMarios Schwab S/S 09The designer known for body-sculpting has taken a different course towards beautiful draping in his new collection.ShareLink copied ✔️September 16, 2008FashionShowText Nicola Formichetti Photography Kate Rodgers and Rod Edmonds , Mari Sarai Marios Schwab S/S 09 After such accolades as the Swiss textile award last year and winning "Best New Designer" in the British Fashion Awards in 2006, expectation was high for this season's show. His collection did not disappoint with more beautiful creations that went in a positive direction, with wearable pieces than in his previous seasons, perhaps a sign that Schwab is trying to grow his business. He found inspiration in the raw materials of his craft and the primitive clothing throughout history. The Greek chiton was a point of reference; a draping of cloth around the body, belted with rope or chain which was reflected in a number of looks. Of course the Grecian nods also gave way to a Halston feeling, except with a harder edge than Halston ever would have applied. Laser cut suede contrasted geometric modernism with an earthy, ancient fabric. Hussam el-Odeh again designed the jewellery, subtly incorporated in to the pieces themselves. Schwab said "I wanted the clothes to be garments as jewelley" and this was seen in his use of metallic rope wrapped around models' torsos; a nod to Christo who famously wrap buildings in rope and also the Japanese artist Araki's bondage girls. His most wearable pieces included beautiful draped minidresses in bronze, muted tones drawn from his earthly inspirations, ancient Greece and North Africa; and metallic dresses again fusing historical references with a very forward-thinking aesthetic. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingKylie Minogue on her pop legacy and partying with Jonathan AndersonExclusive: We sit down with the Australian pop icon to chat personal style, Fever at 25, and her starring role in JW Anderson’s latest campaignFashionBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismOakley FashionGoing ‘field mode’ with Roger ScottMusicN0rth4evr: Every track on North West’s new EP, rankedLife & Culture‘Chat was my backbone’: People are now using AI for awkward conversationsFilm & TVWhat do sex workers actually think of Euphoria?Life & CultureThe case for wiping your Instagram gridLife & Culture9 of the best new books to read this springFashionMet Gala 2026: Dazed editors pick who they want to see on the red carpetEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy