Galliano outlines a new collection for the label, which has found its roots in Martin Margiela's Replica line. Buying pieces from thrift stores and flea markets, Margiela's team meticulously recreated them down to the fabric texture and stitch count of each item.

Taking it one step further as part of his offering for the AW20, Galliano explained that his "Recicla" line born by the existing concept of Replica introduced in 1994 and used to define the faithful reproduction of vintage pieces within the maison's collections, Recicla is the new chapter in John Galliano's lexicon for Maison Margiela. The latest addition to the maison's vocabulary that incorporates the terminology of reuse, a combination of "recycle" and "replica". This line would incorporate original garments in pieces that would actually be on sale, with tulle skirts cut so you can see the flashes of cashmere sweaters procured from the charity shop, the lapels of vintage jackets sewn onto chiffon tunics and ripped and stitched cotton shirts.

The garments are brought back to life and put back on sale, but in a new form, after a careful restoration work. What comes out is a limited edition destined for sale, but where the garments are all unique pieces, complete with a label that specifies their origin and processing period. Some of these were presented at the co-ed Fall / Winter 2020 show: they are coats, dresses, accessories, all personally selected by John Galliano.  Among the Recicla accessories, vintage wicker bags dating back to the 30s-70s of the twentieth century, transformed through upcycling processes. To these are added the now iconic Recicla 5ac bags and the Recicla Tabi ankle boots created from the recovery and reuse of fine leathers. All Recicla pieces are available in limited edition exclusively at Maison Margiela boutiques.