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, 2008FashionShowTextNicola FormichettiPhotographyKate Rodgers and Rod Edmonds PhotographyMari SaraiMarios 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muted tones drawn from his earthly inspirations, ancient Greece and North Africa; and metallic dresses again fusing historical references with a very forward-thinking aesthetic.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.READ MOREAdanolaWhat went down at Lila Moss’ intimate Adanola dinner in London The Moment premiere: Charli xcx officially canonises the Brat eraJim BeamWhat went down at Jim Beam’s NYC bashMargot Robbie is living for the drama on the Wuthering Heights press tourPieter Mulier is leaving Alaïa Roger VivierWhat went down at an intimate Roger Vivier book launch in ParisIn pictures: Latex and leather at Sextou’s first Parisian raveThe penis dress has fashion in a chokeholdAdanolaLila Moss fronts Adanola’s latest spring 2026 campaignValentino SS26 couture: Alessandro’s peep show answers our prayersSaint Laurent AW26 was the Parasocial Relationship ConventionWilly Chavarria joins forces with the ACLU in new campaign 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