Photography Christina FragkouFashion / What Went DownFashion / What Went DownMaison Margiela AW19 offered up an antidote to digital overloadJohn Galliano presented the latest collection for his band of ‘digital nomads’ in Paris this morningShareLink copied ✔️February 27, 2019February 27, 2019TextEmma Elizabeth DavidsonPhotographyChristina FragkouMaison Margiela AW19 Day three of Paris Fashion Week and we’re back at Maison Margiela to find out what design legend (and unwitting ASMR talent) John Galliano has in store for us come AW19. Here’s everything you need to know... FINN BUCHANAN OPENED The Dazed cover star, who recently told us about how he went from sixth form to fashion week, was first down the runway for the second time – this time dressed in a simple black button-down coat – as Tchaikovsky’s arrangement of “Swan Lake” began to play. IT WAS DARKER THAN USUAL Where last month’s Artisanal show offered up a riot of colourful looks covered in graffiti-like scribblings, followed by a more sombre, muted section, this season’s first half took its cues from the latter. Proposing “a purified sense of restraint,” the collection offers up an antidote to the increasingly overwhelming overload of digital information we’re hit with on a daily basis, with models taking to the runway in trousers which had been reconstructed into skirts, oversized and deconstructed flannel coats, and faux leather shorts and equestrian trousers. ...BUT THE BLACK MADE WAY FOR COLOUR Following the procession of black looks, which included tailored suits and dresses, Galliano eventually added some colour into proceedings. On the line up today were huge, blown-up coats that drew inspiration from the now iconic Grand Slam clutch bag which were worn with multicoloured leggings, oversized patterned macs, and herringbone jackets which revealed bold patterned panels as the models stormed past. THE SHOW FELT PRETTY UNHINGED ...in the best way possible, obvs. Models stormed down the runway with paint streaked through their hair, feathers billowing from the necklines of their various looks (in reference to Swan Lake, obvs), and wild looks in their eyes. There was also a brand new iteration of the Tabi, this time presented in a vivid, abstract print. Needless to say: want. 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 MOREThis New York designer wants you to feel your heartbreakHow Nike is leading the sport-tech revolutionBACARDÍIn pictures: The enduring energy of Northern Soul dancefloorsIn pictures: Mia Khalifa is a fully fledged fashion girl‘Hope is work’: Marc Jacobs’ SS26 show grapples with griefEscentric MoleculesMolecule 01 + Champaca is Escentric Molecules’ latest sultry scentMaison Margiela is opening up its archive to the public via DropboxJennie, Gigi Hadid and more celebrate Moncler Grenoble in AspenIs fashion ready for the rise of AI stylists?All Conditions Express: A day on ACG’s rolling Italian basecamp Nike Inside the visual world of Nike’s futuristic Therma-FIT Air Milano JacketWinter Olympics 2026: Stella Jean on Haiti’s viral political kitEscape 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