Marc Jacobs is known for doing grungy and purposely ugly clothes, and has said: “My clothes are not hot. Never. Never.” But his muted yet sparkly collection for fall 2010 had a restrained sex appeal, despite the frump.
The collection was predominantly brown and gray, yet some pieces — like this exquisite coat — managed to be head-turning and bomb-shell worthy.
Of course, MJ has to add glasses and granny boots to hammer the “unsexy” point home. But this coat, with its exaggerated collar and cuffs, is gorgeous.
A sumptuous retro-inspired coat, straight out of an Erté illustration.
The collection is not for PETA supporters: In addition to fur coats, there were bags of fur, ostrich and crocodile. Re: The socks. It doesn’t matter how I feel about them. Looks like we’re in it for the long haul.
It’s cool how he breaks up a monochromatic effect by using different textures and patterns.
That said, I find a lot of it sooooo boring. Like this ensemble. But fans of Marc Jacobs will recognize this is as a classic, pure interpretation of his aesthetic.
Victoria Beckham and Charlotte Gainsbourg should both order this look ASAP.
I referenced His Girl Friday last week, and must do so again: This coat reminds me of the one worn by “ace reporter” Hildy Johnson (played by Rosalind Russell).