Women's Ombré Checked Midi-Skirt
Maison Margiela
$1450.00 70% OFF
$434.99
Product Insights & Style Tips
Maison Margiela’s Women’s Ombré Checked Midi-Skirt delivers that signature subversive romance the house is known for. The ombré plaid softly fades from deep to light, while carefully offset grosgrain stripes and overlay panels punctuate the skirt with tailored deconstruction. There’s an artful play between masculine heritage and off-kilter femininity, anchored by a clean-cut waist and elevated in a luxurious rayon and virgin wool blend. The texture feels fluid but substantial—cool against the skin, softly structured, and cut to fall in a quiet, architectural line that lands just below the knee.
Function meets intrigue with deep on-seam pockets, bringing ease to an otherwise conceptual piece, while the exposed side zip nods to Margiela’s ongoing conversation with construction. The fit is high-waisted and gently contoured, offering a shape that flatters but doesn’t cling, allowing for movement without sacrificing silhouette. Layering comes naturally; slip a fine-knit turtleneck or an insider tee beneath an oversized blazer and let the skirt move between gallery openings, off-duty dinners, and even weekday errands without losing the narrative. Maison Margiela’s legacy of dismantling and reimagining classics is alive in every asymmetric detail, making this midi-skirt a confidently unconventional cornerstone in the next-gen wardrobe.
Materials / Fabrication
- Ombrè checked pattern
- Contrasting grosgrain stripe at waist
- Strips of overlay fabric for a deconstructed look
- On-seam side pockets
- Exposed side zip closure
- Clean waist
- Shell: 86% rayon, 14% virgin wool
- Pocket lining: 100% cotton
- Made in Italy
- Model is 5'10" and wears US size 4
Recommended Care
- Professional dry clean only to preserve fabric integrity and color.
- Avoid machine washing or submerging in water, as rayon and wool may shrink or become misshapen.
- If needed, steam on low from the reverse side to release wrinkles.
- Store skirt hanging or neatly folded to avoid creasing the deconstructed overlays.
- Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to prevent color fading.
