Do you ever think about the fact that our experience of time – divided into seconds, hours, and years – is a human-made framework rather than an inherent feature of the universe? Events occur, of course, but the 60-minute hour is a social convention, created to organize society, navigate daily life, and measure duration, often varying by culture. Time in fashion takes an even funnier turn. Something is awkward – but cool – today; tomorrow, it’s the hottest thing on the planet; the day after, it gives us the ick. Fifteen years later, it’s back, and people act like it never happened before: the next new thing. Add to that the cardiac-arresting rhythm of the industry – endless fashion months and the diktat of seasonality – and time becomes a topic nobody truly wants to acknowledge.

That’s why Marc Jacobs’ runway show yesterday felt so on point – and so honest. He titled it “Memory. Loss”, referring to the way our memories mingle, disperse, disappear, or stay with us forever, good or bad. He approached this abstract theme by revisiting his favorite moments in fashion history. While most designers shy away from straightforwardly referring to other creators, Jacobs is a proud student of fashion. READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE.

ED’s SELECTION:

Marc Jacobs Shrunken Leather Double-Breasted Jacket

Marc Jacobs Corduroy Volume Pants

Marc Jacobs Padded Long-Sleeve Mohair Sweater

Marc Jacobs Asymmetric Circle-Hem Sleeveless Midi Dress

Marc Jacobs Padded V-Neck Peplum Sweater

Marc Jacobs Check Wool Circular Skirt

Marc Jacobs Floral Brooch Cropped Silk Shell Top

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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