5AC HACKING
The 5AC, the signature handbag of Maison Margiela, is continuously interpreted by the house in a variety of styles. In an homage to the concept, from October 3rd to 17th, Maison Margiela's Omotesando store presents the 5AC Hacking Project, featuring unique reinterpretations of the iconic 5AC handbag by Japanese artists Nerhol, Shoko Otake, BIEN, and NUNO | we+. Named after the Hacking technique applied in the Maison’s Co-Ed S/S 2024 collection, each artist reconceives the bag through their own eyes, infused with the Maison’s “Informal Formality” and celebrating a departure from convention. The 5AC is the house’s modern classic. Its moniker is derived from ‘133t speak’, an early tech language that encodes the word ‘SAC’ – French for bag – into ‘5AC’. The creations showcase the 5AC as a modern classic transformed into a piece of art.
Nerhol
Canvas (Nusa)
Nerhol, the artist duo of Yoshihisa Tanaka and Ryuta Lida, is known for their series of carving laminated photographs.
For the 5AC Hacking Project, they employ a unique technique using handcrafted hemp paper, merging textures and carving layers to enhance the essence of
the 5AC bag.
For the 5AC Hacking Project, they employ a unique technique using handcrafted hemp paper, merging textures and carving layers to enhance the essence of
the 5AC bag.
Shoko Otake
HACKED PATCHED
Shoko Otake, an illustrator and woodblock print artist, captures daily life scenes in her work.
For the 5AC Hacking Project, her piece “HACKED PATCHED” explores the theme of “hacking minds,” featuring multiplied and spliced images reflecting the concept of memory.
For the 5AC Hacking Project, her piece “HACKED PATCHED” explores the theme of “hacking minds,” featuring multiplied and spliced images reflecting the concept of memory.
BIEN
Visible observation for 5AC
BIEN is a multi-media artist who blends abstract line drawing with influences from animation and street culture.
For the 5AC Hacking Project, his piece “Visible Observation of the ‘5AC’” challenges perceptions of form and function, transforming the bag into an intriguing sculptural object.
For the 5AC Hacking Project, his piece “Visible Observation of the ‘5AC’” challenges perceptions of form and function, transforming the bag into an intriguing sculptural object.
NUNO | we+
Inverse Equation
Since December 2022, NUNO, led by Reiko Sudo, has collaborated with contemporary design studio we+.
Their joint piece “Inverse Equation” for the 5AC Hacking Project features swaying square embroidery, transforming the bag into a dynamic artwork that embodies Maison Margiela's philosophy of inversion.
Their joint piece “Inverse Equation” for the 5AC Hacking Project features swaying square embroidery, transforming the bag into a dynamic artwork that embodies Maison Margiela's philosophy of inversion.