On September 30th, guests stepped into an immersive cinematic universe at the Cinema Le Balzac theater in Paris to view the premiere of Maison Margiela’s film “Nighthawk” a horror docufiction directed by Sasha Kasiuha. The film is a brief recounting of how John Galliano created his acclaimed 2024 Artisanal fashion show that debuted earlier this year in January, setting the fashion world ablaze.

The short film was inspired by the central question posed at the show, “Would you like to take a walk with me, offline?” Nighthawk explores a reality suspended between illusion and memory. With a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Kim Kardashian, Gwendoline Christie, and Monica Bellucci, the film transcends haute couture and plunges viewers into an experience where fiction and fashion blur.

John Galliano’s design history has been about more than just clothing, it’s about storytelling and Nighthawk is no exception. With the eye of Kasiuha as director, a multidisciplinary artist from New York known for working with talents like Madonna and Tom Ford, Kasiuha taps into the terrorizing fantasy world built for the 2024 Artisanal collection. Galliano’s voice guides the viewer through the film, narrating the inspiration and design process behind each piece. Showing the painstaking process that transforms the looks into a collection that signifies fear, and beauty.

Standing out as a film that defies the barriers of horror filmmaking and fashion, Nighthawk simultaneously ignores the pressure of micro trends and fashion designed around consumerism, while shining a spotlight on a renowned show that gave the Artisanal collection the attention it demands. The garments were not made to be looked at but to be admired.  

Nighthawk is more than just a film about couture, it’s a film that utilizes it as a tool to immerse you into a creative world that goes beyond just fashion.  Offering audiences something new, a piece of couture cinema that will resonate long after the final credits roll.