Marc Jacobs S/S 2018
The designer delivers an ostentatious and colourful finale to New York Fashion Week

Scene setting: In keeping with last season’s showing, Marc Jacobs once again opted to present its new collection within the Park Avenue Armoury in its raw, untouched state. Seating guests around the sprawling perimeter in a single row, Jacobs sent models out without a soundtrack, proving that silence can indeed be golden.
Mood board: Inspired by an imaginary holiday to a fantastical, far-flung place, Jacobs unveiled an ensemble of decadent, intricately adorned pieces that were imbued with sportswear overtones. Boisterous, 60s-esque prints in silk and stains were mixed with harem-like track pants and topped with oversized wool pea coats with exaggerated fur collars, glittery sequins or both. Oversized, menswear suiting took on a surrealistic bend in Jacobs’ hands. Retro prints, oversized turbans diaphanous resortwear recalled archive looks by Saint Laurent and Pucci. The collection was capped off by a bold colour palette that ranged from powdery pastels to bright fluorescents – it was a perfect finale for New York Fashion Week.
Best in show: Although there was no shortage of attention grabbing details, it was the range of footwear that particularly caught our eye. From chunky soled flip flops to ornate evening babooshes, all festooned with jewels, pom poms, fringing and tassels, the shoes were a creative talking point in their own right, despite the swirl of colour and shine around them.
Marc Jacobs S/S 2018
Marc Jacobs S/S 2018
Marc Jacobs S/S 2018
Marc Jacobs S/S 2018
Pei-Ru Keh is the US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru has held various titles at Wallpaper* since she joined in 2007. She currently reports on design, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru has taken a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars and actively seeks out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.
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