Jewel-Toned Heart Adorned Kimono Wearing Gladiators from the 90’s Enslave Powersuit Wearing Women from the 80’s with Bows

That sentence is the best description I can come up with for Marc Jacobs Resort 2009. A mis-mosh of design elements and inspirations that do not mix well in a collection that offers distinct pieces that when grouped together form three to four separate fairly good collections. The collection, much like Jacobs himself, seems to try to be everything to everybody. The designers internal battles and recent public scrutiny seem to be reflected in his work. The women are strong in powersuits, then delicate in bows, fun and youthful, then stern and professional as if suffering from a form of fashion schizophrenia.

80’s and 90’s fuse. So do jewel tones and black. Hearts & bows. Kimono’s and Gladiators. Business women and tarts.

It’s all very confusing. But very, very well done, as only a designer like Marc can attempt to pull something like this off without being sent to the fashion loony bin (they exist, I swear. I think it’s called T.J.Maxx.)

Congrats on creating 4 very wearable collections. Hopefully you didn’t just blow your final load prematurely.