Marc Jacobs is truly a trendsetter. His latest collection touts textured skirts and dresses constructed out of liquid-looking, metallic latex that hearkens back to sequined fabrics popular during the 70's. Nicole Phelps' review of the collection made the point that "With all that plastic—not to mention the taut chin straps attached to Stephen Jones' vinyl berets, and Marilyn Manson screaming about 'The Beautiful People' on the soundtrack—it was tempting to think Jacobs was making a comment about our contemporary fixation on self-betterment."
Besides the novelty of plastic, polka dots were rampant as well. Polka dot tights, jackets, tops and bags. A number of skirts were adorned with circular plastic cabochons. Jacobs also featured fitted, severe silhouettes — don't expect the easy, loose shapes of many designers' Spring 2011 collections.
I love the colors in this collection. They are rich, but not overly perky: crimson, teal, navy, and a lighter Balenciaga blue — think Gisele's vest in Ghesquiere's Spring 2011 campaign.
Take a look at the rest of the collection HERE.
All photos from style.com