Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 4 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 “I quite like the idea of how things are perceived. How people look at things and people’s interpretation of them, in and out of context.”– Marc Jacobs A familiar military palette, taken out of context and reimagined through high fashion shapes and couture techniques – the Marc Jacobs spring 2015 collection explores the lines between form and function. Utilitarian clothing is the starting point for a neutral based colour palette, and whilst inspired by classic army and surplus clothing, it’s far from drab. The neutrals branch out to a subtly lovely range of metallics, which give an elegant sheen when contrasted against the military-tinged shapes and embellishments, and a rich palette of deep hues. What distinguishes this collection is how it plays with shape and volume as well. In the hands of a lesser designer than Jacobs, the military influence might feel like a retread of a tired trope, but Jacobs takes that inspiration as a jumping-off point from which to explore feminine expression through detail, texture and silhouettes. Wool gabardine dresses are belted at the waist, and long silk shantung shirt dresses feature front patch pockets and epaulettes highlighted with gold buttons. Wool mélange suiting, in military green and blue hues, include wide-leg pants paired with a fitted classic four-pocket coat and belted cargo pants with a cropped two-pocket jacket.