Marc Jacobs 2009

SPRING RTW

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In this collection, we may find Yves Saint Laurent's Ballets Russes collection redux. There was the prairie skirt, gingham shirt, plaid sash that winked at both the frontier West and Marc Jacobs' own grunge collection for Perry Ellis, metallic motorcycle jacket, and straw hat, chunky necklace, and quilted chain-link bag. Mixing the electric colors were the peaked-shouldered black jackets and vests worn with wide-leg trousers cropped below the knee. All there details give a feeling of African Naiton Feeling (非洲民族風情). Below show YSL's Ballets Russes collection in 1976, which is really similar to Marc Jacobs' S/S 09.

YSL Ballets Russes collection at 1976

Also, in the advertisement of Madonna shot for Louis Vutton, Marc Jacobs add the feeling of African Naiton Feeling (非洲民族風情) again.

Achromatic Color Scheme is used, although the white color cannot project the feeling of African Naiton Feeling , the pattern on the white coat do! Which adds unity to the whole collection.

Triad is used, Red, Yellow and Blue together give a feeling of eager, optimistic.

Complimentary Color Scheme is used, color used is similar to Yves Saint Laurent's Ballets Russes collection, and the model will also wear a hat.

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FALL WINTER RTW

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In 2009, we are suffering from Financial Tsunami and in Marc Jacobs' 09 Fall Winter collection, Jacobs inspired from the 80's. It is an extraordinary show of extremes and exaggeration, and it is full of 80’s flashback. Marc Jacobs tries to express his eager to the prosperous economy in the past. Besides, from the model’s look, and color used Marc Jacobs tries to against Economic downturn.

The above outfit, the model's hair was shellacked into hair-defying shapes and her eye makeup was bold strokes of color that extend into the hairline giving the feeling of STRONG WOMEN, COOL, and MASCULINITY. It shows how Jacobs wants women to be strong and stand firm. On the other hand, this outfit used Achromatic Color Scheme, which Jacobs used 16 times in this collection, to project the men side of women.

The above outfit, the model's shoulder was in linebacker proportions and the colors used were electric, acidic. The proportion of the shoulder was similar to 80's, and this collection has a little exaggerate on it. Jacobs not only want to shows his eager towards 80's by the details of shoulder, but also used the electric colors to call the women be strong.

Achromatic Color Scheme is used and it project the feeling of cool, masculinity and strong.

Complimentary Color Scheme is used which giving a strong feeling of "STAND FIRM! LADIES!"

Principle of Resemblance is used.

Analogous Color Scheme and Principle of Novelty are used, giving the feeling of upset, worried.

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SUMMARY

In 2009, the color schemes that Jacobs always use are Achromatic Color Scheme, Complimentary Color Scheme and Monchromatic Color Scheme. As he wants to use these color scheme to project the STRONG feeling, and the colors are Red, Purple, and Green.