Martin Margiela (the elusive designer who recently retired after over 20 years, but his team is continuing his legacy) is the least likely designer to collaborate with a very well known musician, but if it was going to happen, lead singer of R.E.M Michael Stipe would be the perfect person.
“Michael Stipe has used various means of expression of his creativity. A major part of his work is a reflection on the obsolete technology of modern times how fast it evolves, devices that one were pioneering and innovative quickly becoming outmoded and archaic. The microcassette he has created for Maison Martin Margiela is in the continuity of this work, and marks his first foray in working with sterling silver”
The collaboration is indeed as exclusive as what anything “limited edition” would be: a sterling silver microcassette with an unraveled tape for a chain. The catch: only 199 pieces would be available and no further edition will be done, and sold only at Maison Martin Margiela boutiques. The microcassettes are presented in a beautiful handmade notebook, each is numbered and signed by Michael Stipe himself.
The objet d’art/ accessory can be worn in 32 different ways (as shown), It’s a necklace, a bracelet, an eye patch, a headband, a belt, shoe decor, a ring, a broche, a keychain… you get the picture!
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“The pure joy of creating in conjunction with Maison Martin Margiela was a great experience for me. They are the epitome of style and embody the spirit of the 21st century like few others” said Michael Stipe of this collaboration that surely would get enthusiasts from both sides of music and style very excited.
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