But first, a little back story. I'm sure if you are reading this blog, you are at least somewhat aware of the huge hold Marc has on the fashion industry. He is not only the creative director of the French mega-house Louis Vuitton but his namesake label is probably the most influential in NYC. He started his career designing for Perry Ellis but after his grunge collection for their 1991 fall line (which actually became the most memorable and influential collection of the decade) he was fired from the company because they didn't like the controversy of his work. After spending a few years off, he began producing his own label in 1994. After a few unsuccessful seasons, an executive at LVMH, the second larger conglomerate in the industry was looking for fresh young talent to head a few of their labels. After appointing John Galliano at Christian Dior (a partnership that tragically ended last week after Galliano had an antisemitic outburst in a Paris cafe) and Alexander McQueen at Givenchy, Marc Jacobs met with the company and became the designer for Louis Vuitton, producing their first ever ready-to-wear collections. Although the company was hesitant to support Jacobs's namesake label, it was the only way to keep Marc. They funded him season by season, not realizing how quickly his company was growing. I am confident they are thanking their lucky stars he was so adamant in keeping his NYC presence.
Marc has a nack for producing collections based in the past but that feel remarkably modern and wearable. Every season makes a completely different reference than the last and for Spring this year, Marc is feeling for 70's glamour. Large chiffon dresses, colors like the sunset, and references to New York Dolls and early Yves Saint Laurent. His goal was to bring fun back to dressing and he couldn't have been more successful. Hats from Taxi Driver and Rive Gauche peasant dresses. I know my mom, as a petite women, is not going to be excited about the big silhouettes and floor length dresses but there are ways for every women to interpret these trends.
The best way to find coats and jackets like this one (above left) is to go vintage. Ellen Vintage in NYC stocks a lot of vintage designer clothes at amazingly low prices, a lot of them from sample sales. The place is huge so give yourself time when you visit but its definitely worth the trip. Maxi dresses, on the other hand, are pretty easy to find new. Sometimes it's best to look in the juniors department because they are a little trendier and most stores will only stock more classic looks in women's. obviously, a sheer dress is not really appropriate for bringing your kids to the park but the loose fitting, lightweight fabrics are super comfortable and are a great option for the warmer months. The Marc Jacobs (above right) look is a little extreme but Juicy Couture (above middle) offers a really pretty option that is quite versatile. At $180, it's glamorous enough for an outdoor evening party if you pair it with heels and an up do but is simple and easy enough to be worn with flat sandals and a denim jacket during the day.
Satin pants are not easy to wear. they are extremely unforgiving and do not really flatter anyone other than the model in this image. However, we can learn from these colors and silhouettes. Anthropologie.com has a lot of wide leg pants made out of comfortable organic cottons in nice earthy colors. When looking for a hat (which I think is such an easy way to be super chic) Nordtroms generally has a really good selection. You don't have to go quite as big as Marc Jacobs but floppy straw hats are a great way to pump up a flowy dress, linen pants, or even a casual suit. I wouldn't wear one with jeans cause that errs on tacky and isn't as stylish. I promise you though, that this is not the only trend for Spring so if it's not really your style, stay tuned for some more options.
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