Simply Alice

Marc Jacobs Spring 2017:

A show that inspired me 

This Marc jacbs spring 2017 fashion show is one which interested me and became a favourite of mine. rather than being fed images of clean and polished outfits, we were subjected to raver references with the electric colours as well as cultural appropriation contraversy  The show was titled American Eccentricity. A spin on the plain jane fashion shows. The stage design also reflected the overall theme and vibe of the show, keeping in touch with the rave like theme. The show was full of fur, platforms and grunge makeup. It featured all the well known and sort after supermodels of this day and age. Ranging from Sisters GiGI and Bella Hadid as well as kendall Jenner and Adriana Lima. Of course bringing even more media attention to the show. Each of the models have pastel intwined dreadlocks. this is what brought on the cultural appropriation controversy. Each shade was picked depending on the look. 

Due to the controversy that he received he decided to respond.

 "And all who cry 'cultural appropriation' or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair in a particular style or manner—funny how you don’t criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race—I see people. I’m sorry to read that so many people are so narrow minded…Love is the answer. Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it."

The show was full of sparkle, satin, and snakeskin, along with bursts of denim and camouflage. He mixed his lower-priced Marc By Marc Jacobs range with his main line. Amongst the show hoodies were a big element to the clothing aspect. instead of keeping the hoodies plain and lacklustre  Jacobs came up with a way of expanding the more ordinary items in the collection. Marc Jacobs collaborated with artist Julie Verhoeven whom designed illustrations which then were embroidered onto pieces of clothing swell as bags and shoes. This was such a huge element to Jacobs' show which i felt projected and enhanced the beauty. This show was such a mood lifter, it was alive with creativity. Each model that came out, came out in something completely unique to the next.