vogue magazine Jun. 2015 | Page 42

Never one to follow a crowd and a cut above your average designer, Marc Jacobs is one of fashion’s foremost tastemakers. THE MARC JACOBS STORY After a controversial, now iconic grunge-inspired collection for Perry Ellis in 1992, Marc Jacobs set sail at the helm of his own ship, with stellar show after stellar show from 1994 onwards. The rest, as they say, is history: a lauded eponymous label, the equally popular diffusion line, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and 16 hugely successful years as creative director of Louis Vuitton’s women’s ready-to-wear. Marc Jacobs is, has been and will surely continue to be a highlight of New York Fashion Week season on season. THIS SEASON AT MARC JACOBS The Spring/Summer 2015 shows saw Marc Jacobs set the trend, making it clear that all things military were to be firmly on our radar, and in our wardrobe. Riffing off the idea of fashion uniforms, the army-esque pieces instantly became winning looks of the season. A healthy dosage of Marc magic, in the pronounced volumes and elegant embellishments, took the overall look from standard issue to standout showstopper. Article by: mytheresa.com 39