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Marios Schwab / Spring 2010 / London Fashion Week

Hm? Has Christopher Kane hit a dry spell? His latest presentation in London, along with his recent collaboration with high-street brand, Topshop, were a tad on the painful side. Thank goodness he’s revived Versus to display that notable eye of his. Snatching the crown for ‘most original this time around’ is Marios Schwab. I remember viewing some of his past season’s pieces up close last summer at Dover Street Market, thinking ‘why doesn’t this man get better press?’ Approx. one year later he’s the star of London’s ’25th Fashion Week.’ Like an equisite corpse flip-book with three differing images, Schwab has pieced together a hell of a collection. Can’t choose one thing? Wear three! His mismatched array of garments weren’t just strewn together without thought – they were seamlessly set to evoke the idea that fashion is never ‘one thing’, that chainmail and silk organza can in fact go together. Once and for all – give this guy his props!  He’s found a way to reflect while his industry’s on its back.

photos courtesy of style.com