Marc by Marc Jacobs has always fascinated me. He manages to carve out an American-style that doesn't scream preppy nightmare via polo shirts. Not that a good black polo shouldn't be in every person's wardrobe, but do we need them in every skittles color? No. Instead, lets embrace pattern and color in fun ways. In his Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear collection, he once again utilizes a sense of whimsy without going over the edge. One particular dress worn by Laragh McCann stood out as a wearable and classic blue number, but it was interestingly familiar. Then it hit me. Clockwork Orange. Sure it's all-over navy blue, but that one-sided eyelash looking embellishment reminded me so much of Malcolm McDowell's iconic image in the film. I looked at the rest of the collection. Slightly utilitarian, slightly 70's British button-up chic, kinda makes wonder if Marc was a bit influences by a bit the the old ultra-violence himself. It works. Made me nostalgic for Kubrick. I'm singing in the rain for this one.
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