The Fashion BenchMarc

I once read in an article that says Marc Jacobs IS fashion. Now, I'm not too sure that we could say that without people trying to smother us in Prada and Burberry jackets, but he certainly is a very important part of the industry. I have great respect for someone who can produce three collections every season. The spectacle at LouisVuitton often distracts us from his other work: this week I fell in love with his eponymous label all over again when I had another look at the AW 11 show (the trends of which is now hitting the Cape Town shore now).

So here is a closer look at the three latest Marc Jacobs collections. Oh, the places they'll take you...

Autumn/Winter 2011

Spot the trend here, it's not so hard to do. This collection had a decidedly futuristic feel about it, contrasted by those Edwardian collars. The rock and roll soundtrack upped the cool factor even more, getting us extra amped for the fall season. South African fashion lovers take note: this is the new mood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring/Summer 2012

If I had to list the trends and inspirations in this show you'd probably get a bit confuzzeled. So let's stick to the flapper at the cabaret with Amy Winehouse. How could this not be fun?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn/Winter 2012

The ultimate escape to a magical land of mad mad hatters, cocoon silhouettes, and shoes you'd only need to tap once to be transported back into a Marc Jacobs store to add another precious item to your collection. A triumph. The reason we love fashion... And Marc.

 

 

 

No, Marc Jacobs is not fashion. Is he?

Images: americanvogue.com and vogue.it