Allow me to walk you through the Marc by Marc Jacobs Cruise 13 collection. It's one of the best I've seen all year - certainly the collection with the most 'cool factor.'
Let's kick off the tour with the sporty stuff. If you had to try and describe these outfits over the phone it would probably sound like you have terrible teste - and yet they work perfectly. It's all in the styling and the attitude... This stripy coat/dress below is the gateway outfit.
These jeans take jeans to a whole new level. Denim on denim looks great with golden accents in the accessories - that bag being yet another hilight.
Here we have a little
military revival. The key to keeping it fresh is adding a boho headband,
Gaga-esque round sunglasses, or a sporty cape and earphones.
And then there are those
shoes... No doubt inspired by Jacobs's new perfume,
Dot.
Jacobs appreciates a good stripe as much as his spots. So much so that he's given the bags and scarves some bold pink kisses.
Of course the collection wouldn't be complete without something boho... Those shoes serving as a reminder that you're not to take yourself too seriously.
And finally, the most important moment of the collecton. This sweatshirt with Marc Jacobs's younger face on it makes him the third designer (after Lagerfeld and Armani) to place himself on a item of clothing. An instant collectors' item, this is just another way of reminding us of Marc's importance in the fashion world.
As usual, I can only smile and ask 'what next?'
(knowing that the answer will be nothing short of spectacular)
Images vogue.it
