How to Learn Everything about Margiela - Part 1

[@BlissFoster]

PART 2 IS OUT!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJjXkqNpeMmCqsk

[@yeungeddie]

Do u know Dua Lipa

[@alisatunis9320]

About the missing podium Isn't it more that, well, it's a fashion show, there is runway, a walk way that is typically elevated from the crowd, but here, it is missing, where conceptually it should be. Instead, There is just a runway, a road lined with arrows for direction. Just a simple way for movement or transportation. A runway... Think about it~ Isn' it funny? I like puns~ (probably just a stupid tought, but didn't he do a comentary about the runway itself before, with the model making her own way into the crowd...?)

[@WhiteTaco]

Seeing someone educate others about fashion and it’s history instead of adding to the community of gatekeepers is always great - you always explain things in a way that people who are invested in other art forms more so than fashion can access and understand. Really enjoy watching these videos

[@guessan154]

Sub to his patreon ✨

[@applesrgod3501]

This has to be one of the most under rated KZbin videos I have ever seen

[@BlissFoster]

Hey thanks so much 😊 that really means a lot.

[@heatherfeathe2720]

Agreed to the fullest

[@heatherfeathe2720]

I agree so much this should be a pay to watch gig

[@TwoBs]

Most underrated _channel_ - so much info on a subject I didn’t even know I was interested in until coming across it. Definitely awesome.

[@raynenolan2864]

Seriously. I've learned so much about Margiela in this video to the point where I notice designs he's made from moments in my past, even if he didn't create the clothing himself. Exposed seams were really big for a long time.

[@austinkadende2063]

bliss foster is already a legend in fashion because of how many ppl he's gonna eventually educate

[@karigrandii]

Gate opener

[@C.Davis96]

We're already being educated❤

[@amandaji4466]

Dear Bliss, I'm a fashion designer and after more years than you are old, I've decided to create my own fashion brand. Now I'm watching everything fashion anywhere I can find it. I just stumbled upon you four days ago. Out of all the fashion critics; you are the only person that's held my attention, hands down! I've actually spent an entire day binging your videos! I really need to go to sleep!!! Thank you so much for the passion you have for the industry and truly being educated; not regurgitating someone else's work who's regurgitating someone else's work! Bless you my child! I'm going to bed now. See you later...

[@MeretrixTricks]

He's not a fashion critic. He is a passionate amateur that it's not scared of reading books and sharing personal opinions.

[@opulententry]

I have to say this is the first time I listened to a 4 hour video on KZbin, you are brilliant

[@yuhyuh2871]

shoutout to the youtube algorithm

[@Cookie_DDD]

I saw the Margiela feature in Elle magazine 1991 when I was in high school. It was mesmerizing. That sock sweater! Been obsessed ever since. Thank you for these videos 🙏

[@shreyakapil2155]

Bunking all classes for this😌

[@lindydietrich7022]

Hands down the best series I've watched on youtube, even better to find it hosted by a personality that oozes lust for what they're doing. Your passion for fashion gives me chills. The level of detail that you break things down to speaks to my soul. Thank you for giving alll the shits. Most underrated tuber talking about fashion let alone ART. Thank you for digesting, scanning, collaging and momma-birding this to us. Wowthankyouwow, patreon here I come!

[@BlissFoster]

Wow I’m so glad you liked it, Lindy 😊 And thank you so much for the support, that means a ton to me 💫💫

[@zdoriksandorik]

Yesterday I went to see Martin Margiela in his own words in the cinema, and it was a fantastic experience. I've had a great benefit of already seeing your breakdown of his first two collections, and now as we move further in his body of work all this insight and knowledge is layered on one another. Great work, thank you so much for sharing it

[@tomajortom]

If I had a child, I would stop them from doing their history homework and make them watch this instead.

[@jogoeswest]

Epic.

[@jadejaguar69]

But wouldn't they fail their history class if they didn't do their homework?

[@christophertrudelle5537]

@@jadejaguar69 nerd

[@vampiresugarpapi]

et tu, brute?

[@user-pv7vc9kp9k]

never show shit to your kids cuz you dont want them to associate that shit wit their old ass parents

[@EmptyKingdoms]

I thought the spring 1990 show bringing me to tears was an exaggerated reaction on my part. But then you dried your eyes with your hands, taking your glasses off. AND THEN THE RAF SIMONS QUOTE! GOOD GRIEF!

[@Directorman3]

This is my favorite video of all time. Visual poetry at work.

[@Kinglystateof]

I’ve literally sat here in recovery from surgery and this video has helped me sooooo much. I feel inspired to create once I feel better. I do have a question concerning the reproduction of the early collections especially with the use of thrifted garments were they all 1of1s especially if there’s use of cheap items like plastic or black ribbon the hodge podge of clothing were these pieces bought as is? I do respect John galliano’s Margiela because the idea of draping fabric to look dipped in water was pulled from these earlier collections

[@BlissFoster]

That’s a great question! The real answer is: I don’t know. The answer is *probably* that it depends. Probably lots of different situations in different seasons. I’m so glad the video has been useful for you, Isaiah!

[@kristincosta3880]

The more learn about Margiela, the more the work feels like "the Marcel Duchamp of the fashion world". Elevating something by shifting the context it is seen in. Not going to lie, as a costume designer myself, the collection where he just bought costumes and barely changed them and put them on his own runway hurt my soul a bit. I wonder if he credits the designers that made those costumes, or any of the vintage stuff he recycled. (aside from the replica collection) Like Marcel Duchamp, I can understand why this approach might have been groundbreaking back when he made them because it was contrary to the fashion of the time, but as an audience member I'm still hyper aware that the "Fountain" is a urinal. That someone else engineered. I think where Margiela really shines is as a stylist, and show producer. Anyway, amazing job covering all the shows, I love your channel.

[@jeneecole1486]

I can’t express how much I enjoy watching your videos!! I never get board while watching. It’s educational and entertaining! Keep being great 🫶🏾

[@VenustrengHT]

Not even half of the video and you already made me fall MADLY in love with Maison Margiela ❤

[@JP-ij7rp]

Hey Bliss, thank you so much for sharing your detailed research on Margiela. I really enjoy how your narrate your work. I love your passion!

[@atepaco]

4 hours of happiness? Is this the same black magic that Carol uses to enchant it’s leather?

[@sararichardson737]

He’s good.

[@sarahdonaldson-g7h]

you're incredible Bliss. I am so grateful for you

[@Chris_P_Bacon]

The amount of research and knowledge is incredible

[@Ñino.dorado]

The character of a models boyfriend is a prevalent theme throughout his shows. Perhaps to display the story of life and love. It adds a sense of background to the model while merging Margielas brand into that feeling.

[@doviart-fashiondesignersli5161]

As a fashion designer I enjoy watching your videos, you give the voice to the designs. This particular video is an excellent background while I am. working at the same time refreshing my knowledge and enjoying your very intuitive perspective.

[@tomazkonja9144]

i just got chills @ the end of ss96. thank u bliss, you are amazing. thank you, margiela, you are amazing

[@deliahhuebscher4819]

i always have ur videos playing in the background when i sew smt and just wanted to thank you for being such a huge part in my creative process 💕

[@monkeytheman26]

You should turn this into a book!!! You make so many amazing points, I would love to be able to highlight them and pick them apart in a way I can’t do through video/audio.

[@MeretrixTricks]

Yeah, I bet a book by someone who doesn't know Margiela, never interviewed him, never attended Margiela show, never visited museum archives to see clothes with own eyes and the end does not collect Margiela clothes, will be a spectacular success. Because numerous opinions based on the internet is like everything one needs to write a book about fashion icon.

[@sarahdonaldson-g7h]

4 hours into this video,... you did it you convinced me Margiela is the best designer.

[@octag0nist]

insane to find out that margiela is responsible for both some of my most beloved and beloathed styles in fashion, amazing video

[@BlissFoster]

Oh wow, i haven’t heard that from anyone yet! Tell us more about which is which!

[@brandycolmer7052]

Love this! I’ve never appreciated or explored this designer before.

[@captiveofsocietyy6748]

How did I deserve a video like this? Amazing research! Well done!

[@Yo_franko_]

i love what you said about the broken plate vest. I'm gonna write it down actually

[@nathanieldaneolsen6380]

Mans put a 4 hour video on his channel with no ads. Bliss is the people's champ!!!!

[@myc0ldst4r]

long nights of sewing & ur the perfect channel for me ty for this

[@EergoPictures]

Bliss, your videos are truly incredible

[@piercediris]

I think this is my favourite video ever. I love margiela.

[@twinklesuperpalm]

I ve been watching this for a week now. Basically because i love the ideas and thoughts behinds the Margiella show. I am a video maker myself and i get inspired by that. I don't particularly find the clothes stylish or perfect but i am still somewhere at 2:50 hours...

[@BlissFoster]

I’m so glad you’re finding it useful! This video is a collection of the first 15 episodes of the series. Since this mega episode, there’s been a handful of new episodes that have come out since 💫💫

[@twinklesuperpalm]

@@BlissFoster i will check them out and watch all of them while on holiday...thank you so much

[@justinmin6623]

There a video on YT called anti-fashion. Try starting there first

[@twinklesuperpalm]

@@justinmin6623 i will! thank you so much

[@HHH-HH-HHHH]

The style growth this is giving

[@Curlyheadednate]

Genuinely thank you for this video, such an amazing resource for learning about this stuff

[@estudioesm]

I just subscribed and I know this is my favorite channel ever.

[@vivienlegeisha3425]

Wow…….. what an achievement! I’ve always been a fan of MM and this video is just……. Breathtaking. I’ll watch it a few more times for sure.

[@ferffdbgshg8398]

YOU'RE JUST EXTRAORDINARY BLISS...THANK YOU SO MUCH INDEED FOR ALL THIS VIDEOS AN SUCH ACCURATE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE

[@BlissFoster]

Absolutely! I’m so glad it’s been useful for you! Have you seen the part 2 yet??

[@КсенияБелоусова-ъ9р]

Author, You are so good in it. I like how You explain the details with no "water". The video is so delicious, watching this makes me happy and I am just on 7th minute. Thank you so much

[@tcperez20]

Wow wow wow 🤩 you cried, I cried, we cried together 😭😂 “the process is the art” will now forever remain in my heart 💞 ty 🙏

[@BlissFoster]

Haha yeah 😆 I got a little emotional at that one part. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Teresa 💫💫

[@benstrohmwooot]

@Bliss - LOVE seeing this, now that I am so DEEP into your current jams. LOVED your GBS in depth & that FW mega vid… you’re the man, and you’ve been doing it for the love of the game. Thank you for spending so much time. Ps. I started doing Sunday sabbath and working 6 days instead of 7, and it’s changed my life and my creative life having a day to rest is the future.

[@BlissFoster]

Hey! Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re still 7 days a week, but I’ve gotten really good at cutting work off at 5:30 🦾

[@NickScotte]

"Thems are some Wicked Witch of the Woods kind of shoulders" is the fashion aesthetic I aspire to

[@neonoires]

Thank you so much. I am hugely inspired by Margiela... not as a designer but as a ~scholar~ and writer/journalist. This is so insightful and educational. It also doesn't come off pretentious and gatekeepy. I love fashion but the community is so nasty.

[@josephhughes1498]

Just started appreciating luxury fashion and runways etc and was really enjoying it despite not knowing a lot about what you are talking about or the brand but I was really struck when the model continued the catwalk into the crowd…wow…I don’t even know why I’m so impressed by that yet 😂

[@zanecoast2coast]

Fantastic breakdown. Informative and educational. I feel that the particular reference to the prince of wales check is simply the square repeated crease folds you see on some of the sleeves and body of the tops and dresses, not any actual print or graphic...that is my take. Would add pics if I could. Thanks for this Bliss!

[@Kiro6666]

You are and will be a iconic legend

[@ellisbin]

The fact that this video doesnt have a million views is a crime

[@erich7861]

This consolidated video is perfect. I have a huge project for work and am gonna watch at the same time.

[@jogoeswest]

Eric, same here, perfect right? 4 hours, what a major treat ... especially, for a designer as mysterious as Monsier Martin *tear - Thanks so much, Bliss!

[@chrissylekas]

This should have so many more views

[@henno_h]

4 hours! the love... thank you, you are coming up with cool facts

[@DAKILLAGORILLA]

New favorite place to learn stuff, your wonderful. I am not in this world but I love to see beautiful things and art. Great channel

[@BlissFoster]

Thanks so much and welcome!!

[@Cafaldoscannabis]

I come back to this video when i have nothing to watch and im never let down

[@ilmashin2249]

I am kinda new to the fashion world, i was always interested, but it was hard to find a good starting point This video and your whole channel is so helpful

[@natalie_newyork2280]

This is an amazing recap! Thank you! And such videos mean hard work. Made me sign up for your Patrion.

[@BlissFoster]

Ayyyyy🙏🙏 that means a ton to me

[@ellohappy]

Literally just found you today and I already love you?

[@lane8728]

Damn I really just sat here and watched 4 hours of margiela content… well on to part 2

[@LauraCostellodiycrafts]

Your dedication is wonderful xx from and English teacher in China. Keep up the work

[@BlissFoster]

Thank you! 😃

[@JacksonowaMJ]

I BEG FOR PART TWO......... Bliss, you are everything!!!!

[@BlissFoster]

Part two coming soon!! Like, less than a month away 💫💫

[@aslakaln7189]

Bliss thank you sm for martin margiela videos, as a designer those are helped me to find myself in fashion industry

[@BlissFoster]

I’m so glad! The megavideo part 2 is out now as well 💫💫

[@nomercy_studio]

wow wow wow - thank you for putting this together!

[@heaven7612]

“hard from the beginning to establish a universe and then season by season guide the audience to different corners of that universe they haven’t seen yet”

[@masonmiller4290]

That Margiela shoulder is so iconic. What other designers had a very distinct, unique, or famous shoulder silhouette? im having a hard time finding any others but I know they're out there.

[@lllleyla]

mugler maybe!

[@zeldamorgan9260]

Absolutely fabulous content and breakdown. I learned to notice so much! The show concepts themselves are art. One thing I don't recall if you mentioned, is how many of the models are smiling. They are having fun, not walking the green mile . In the end, isn't fashion about fun?

[@charchar9964]

Oh Hi, i didn’t see you there 👀

[@mrmillergdd8600]

Finally finished the whole thing! Great video.

[@BlissFoster]

That’s a lot of content! There’s been 10 new individual episodes released in the series since this video came out! You still have a lot more to dig through 😅

[@sararichardson737]

Critique: 9/10. You’re warming up

[@hattieseren9903]

I just want to say that I think this is phenomenal - it should be compulsory watching for any fashion student. You speak about fashion with such a passion, the way you show yourself getting choked up, the details, it's just so beautiful. It's clear that you genuinely care about making fashion accessible, because not only do you talk about Margiela doing so in their early shows on playgrounds and cafes, but you enact it in your videos by teaching anyone whose interested, what you know. There's so much gatekeeping, and I think you should be so proud of what you've done and do. I'm taking over a fashion studio this year, now that my Dad, Craig Morrison, has been diagnosed with cancer, and I felt such a sense of imposter syndrome, but delving into your videos has reminded me of why I care about fashion - it's because when it's good, it brings people together. Thank you for this - I'd love to talk to you more if you're interested but if not, I'll keep watching you and admiring your mind and ability to share what's in it.

[@MeretrixTricks]

I'm a costume designer with a degree. Opinions presented with a fanboy attitude are not suitable for higher education. Don't understand me wrongly, it's a cool series, but it's a mix of repeating what was already told in books with some private opinions and conclusions. Furthermore, he discusses MMM like it was existing in a vacuum without any other experimental brands, which creates bad, or rather, lack of educational context. And the worst thing - he absolutely knows nothing about female garments. And I don't blame him, he is a dude in T-shirt.

[@hattieseren9903]

@@MeretrixTricks He's wearing a vest, under a tailored shirt and a waistcoat, not a T-shirt

[@MeretrixTricks]

@@hattieseren9903 You obviously don't know what a tailored shirt is. Yes, beside t-shirts, he also wears plain ill-fitting mass-produced shirts. Congratulations, you completely obliterated me and cancelled all my other concerns and arguments.

[@EllaPlaysSynths]

Thank you so much for this! Do you think you could make a video on how a specific model could "break or make a show"? and models who you like? I just think it'd be interesting to see your thoughts on that

[@BlissFoster]

I’m so unknowledgeable about models, unfortunately. I’m just really into the storytelling of the shows themselves. And I’m so glad the video was useful for you! The series has continued! This is the first 15 episodes, and since then there’s been 5 more episodes 💫💫

[@bircespin4167]

thank you Bliss, will try to contribute to ptrn as soon as possible

[@potatoes_gamya]

This was super interesting and informative!! Thank you for the great content!

[@artistegrosse66]

Your hair looks amazing here❤

[@estherbjerga523]

Martin is the Michael Jackson of fashion. Directional shift.

[@blissfields4721]

you are the legend, thats a great work

[@bheinatz1]

I think you would be interested to know a bit more about grosgrain, particularly silk grosgrain. It is widely used as the lapel lining on a tuxedo, as well as matching grosgrain bowtie and cummerbund. Silk grosgrain has a wide use as the fine delicate detail on the most formal of garments. I think this totally makes sense, considering how he used it in this piece!

[@giancassa9340]

Thank you Bliss This video ✨

[@Emanuele_Cantamesse]

Thank you man for this huge video

[@jiayilu8995]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing and all the research you did. For the double bangles worn above elbows, they remind me the sleeve garters/holders I saw my grandmother wearing to stop sleeves falling during work. I wonder whether they are the reference of the bangles.

[@ignaciopintado6634]

You're the man bro. Thanks for the content

[@g.hos.t]

Absolutely Amazing

[@brennenhall1416]

You are an absolute legend

[@1cutie1jb]

I love you I love you so much Bliss Foster

[@Lolitamarsa]

WoW this is fabulous content really i learned from this video i just wanted to thank you for helping me in my process.

[@BlissFoster]

Glad it was helpful! We have a part 2 that’s out now as well 💫💫

[@nora3588]

i watched 1 time and im replaying it now

[@BlissFoster]

Awesome! This is just the first 15 episodes of the Margiela series. Since this video came out, there’s been a bunch of new episodes too!! 💫💫

[@cyraaaaaaa]

Bliss, you are my favourite youtuber.

[@katiafer13]

i literally dont know anything about fashion but put me in a 1h class and i won't have of the attention i'm paying to this video

[@AidaBM30]

I appreciate the effort and research behind this, the history behind every single piece and show is just amazing

[@Kiro6666]

I love you I learned so much by watching you and I love MMM

[@gus29361]

"Maybe you're working on a large sewing project" *casually throwing together a full collection in 2.5 weeks* lol

[@Sleeper_6875]

Tysm for these videos. As a transfemme finally truly exploring fashion for the first time, this is helping me find myself and what I want to wear

[@moustacheandnisi]

You are my favourite storyteller🥺💗

[@BlissFoster]

That means so much to me, thank you 😊

[@moustacheandnisi]

@@BlissFoster Just joined the Patreon to celebrate a personal milestone🥳 I'm gonna have so much fun😎

[@lane8728]

This video(s?) was amazing! Seriously incredible stuff my guy. Cannot thank you enough for the education!

[@Strykehjerne]

Le ballon rouge was one of my first books. And some experience with a circus.. And the film is even better.. As a boomer that actually had to work his way through these things, stages cities and clothing.. I appreciate how you are making it your passion. I do think you are missing a few... References? Or maybe love makes you create something that didn't quite happen in that excat way..

[@BlissFoster]

I love being corrected 😌 what references did I miss?

[@akiraasmr3002]

Love u Bliss thank you for the amazing content there is not enough on youtube

[@takenby_cj]

margiela is chaos... i love him for that.

[@sararichardson737]

Quite the shapeshifter. Nice

[@Cynoteeria]

TY! you're one of kind for this ngl.💚

[@BlissFoster]

Part 2 is out now 💫💫

[@Cynoteeria]

@@BlissFoster gonna watch after this 100%