Marc jacobs: a retrospective of runway moments
- Spring 2024 ready-to-wear: the paper dolls
- Fall 2016 ready-to-wear: the first kiki boot (and lady gaga!)
- Fall 2013 ready-to-wear: everyday orb-ulence
- Fall 2012 ready-to-wear: the rachel feinstein-designed paper castle
- Spring 2008 ready-to-wear: two hours late, and in reverse
- Marc by marc jacobs fall 2007 ready-to-wear: the gossip girl special
- Fall 2005 ready-to-wear: an it-bag was born
- Marc by marc jacobs fall 2002 ready-to-wear: striped scarf supremacy
The year 1997. Fashion was in a state of exhilarating flux, a pre-Y2K explosion of ideas. For Zillennials like myself, growing up with Marc Jacobs has been a constant. To celebrate his enduring influence, here's a look back at eight pivotal runway moments.
Spring 2024 ready-to-wear: the paper dolls
The recent Spring 2024 show, titled “Paper Dolls,” marked Jacobs’s 40th year in the industry. The collection offered a whimsical return to playful silhouettes, a fitting celebration of a career defined by reinvention.
Fall 2016 ready-to-wear: the first kiki boot (and lady gaga!)
2016 saw the debut of the Kiki boot, a design that has since become a signature for Jacobs. This collection also marked Lady Gaga’s impactful New York Fashion Week runway debut, solidifying the shoe’s iconic status.
Fall 2013 ready-to-wear: everyday orb-ulence
Inspired by Olafur Eliasson’s 2003 installation, “The Weather Project,” Jacobs created his own artificial sun. Models walked twice, bathed in sepia light before showcasing the collection's moodier tones. The collection also featured memorable hair – think Jane Fonda-esque shag wigs.
Fall 2012 ready-to-wear: the rachel feinstein-designed paper castle
Jacobs collaborated with artist Rachel Feinstein to construct a whimsical “castle” set for the Fall 2012 show. Platform shoes with pilgrim buckles and oversized hats completed the fantastical aesthetic.
Spring 2008 ready-to-wear: two hours late, and in reverse
The Spring 2008 show is legendary for its unconventional start – a full two hours behind schedule. Yet, Jacobs delivered, taking a bow before the first model even appeared, a defiant act of artistic control.
Marc by marc jacobs fall 2007 ready-to-wear: the gossip girl special
This collection gifted the world with the iconic dress worn by Blair Waldorf in the first episode of Gossip Girl. A testament to Jacobs’s ability to tap into cultural moments.
Fall 2005 ready-to-wear: an it-bag was born
The Stam bag, named after model Jessica Stam, emerged as an instant It-girl accessory in 2005. Though discontinued in 2013, it made a triumphant return in 2023, proving enduring appeal.
Marc by marc jacobs fall 2002 ready-to-wear: striped scarf supremacy
Beyond the signature striped scarves, the Fall 2002 collection remains remarkably relevant today. It's a masterclass in timeless design, a testament to Jacobs’s ability to anticipate and define trends. The scarves, in particular, transcended mere accessories to become cultural touchstones.