It would be a grave understatement to say that Marc Jacobs has simply earned his stripes as a designer. In his two decades as a defying force in the fashion world, he has made a number of intelligent references to his newbie days at Perry Ellis (hello, grunge!). But only right in time for Spring …
Marc Jacobs’ Fall ’12 show was a tour de force of floppy, Dr. Seuss top hats, kooky rhinestone pilgrim shoes, high-impact volume, and wack-tastic furry coats. So, now that it’s off the runway and bursting into real life, is the zaniness just as contagious?
I must admit: I’m torn! This hot-pink sweater is all-out …
Acacia Cotton-Twill Blazer
On Net-a-Porter for $1,335.
Rebecca Taylor Summer Blossom Top
On Shopbop $175.
DL1961 Kate Crop Jeans
On Shopbop fro $168.
Burak Uyan Color-Block Cutout Leather Sandals
On Net-a-Porter $995.
Marc Jacobs Eugenie Quilted Clutch
On Neiman Marcus for $495.
WWD has just announced the return of Grunge for Fall 2012. Are you ready for the return of the dumpster-chic kinderwhore? According to WWD, you’d better be! Dressing like a ragamuffin is it this fall.
I dabbled in grunge-glam in the nineties, courtesy of Marc Jacobs, who in 1992 said “Grunge style is about doing …
To quote the indelible Miranda Priestley of The Devil Wears Prada, “Florals? For spring? Ground-breaking.” Well, actually, yes! Sure, we all know botanical prints make a major annual appearance as the real flowers come out, but this time designers are getting innovative with their patterns. Flowers aren’t just sweetly femme anymore – spring welcomes …
