Comments on: The Marc Jacobs fashion show, my own photos of this amazing event!

By: Angela Lucido

Angela Lucido — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:55:59 +0000

Hi Martha! I loved your photos of the Marc Jacobs fashion show. I'm a freelance scenic artist from NH and I've had the pleasure (and stress) of working on the set for Marc's shows for the last 4 years. It was a thrill to actually attend the event I had helped to "scenic", but I couldn't help but think about the tremendous effort it takes to pull off a show like that, and how most spectators are oblivious about it. No one knows better than you, I suppose, about behind-the scenes orchestration. Year before last, Marc's set designer, Stefan Beckman, called for white-washed planking for the ramp. During the run-through with the models, a few of the boards were punched through from the stiletto heels of the models. So there I was-on my knees on the ramp a few hours before the show-doing the repairs by painting faux knots in the wood! Then I rushed to buy an outfit,(I'd only brought paint clothes to the city) change out of splattered work duds for the performance. WHEW! The show must go on!

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:51:31 +0000

I adored many of Marc's latest fashions. The wild colors and avant garde styles were theatrical and so fun! When I was younger, I would have been lithe- and bold enough to wear maybe a few of them! Adorable hats! Did you see those pencil thin heels? How did they manage to balance and walk at the same time?
People tend to forget that the haute couture runways shows are more of an expression of an 'art form' to be appreciated versus offering up design ideas for practical fashion. It is the excitement, the drama, the presentation, all intended to stimulate interest in the latest trends and interest toward the designer himself. I was shocked to discover how very few customers actually purchase the featured runway fashions. Most of the designer's business sales are in no way as cutting edge as what is seen on the runway. Thanks for giving us a chance to attend with you, Martha!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:42:13 +0000

Hi, Martha,
Thanks for the photos of the Marc Jacobs fashion show. It certainly was an extravaganza filled with colorful and dramatic clothes.
Kathy

By: Luc Raes

Luc Raes — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:29:13 +0000

Beautiful, gorgeous and wonderful. Here overseas we, as usual, share Martha's opinion!
By the way, have you also looked at Peter Som's collection. If not, please check out a picture on p.10 of the Herald Tribune of Wednesday, September 10. - Very different -
Check him out, I'd say, and Martha... take out that camera!
Greetings from Europe,
Luc Raes

By: gretchen korsness

gretchen korsness — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:33:23 +0000

After watching your show today I ran out for the pine cone and acorn boxes only to be told they have never arrived. After already telling my husband that it was a nec ary item we chased after another larger store only another five miles farther,after all we had already traveled 21 miles to this store, just to be told they had never heard of this item....I pleaded for them to check their stock rooms Martha announced that all the Michaels store had this item in now and ready for us....They suggested I go to a larger Michaels only seven miles farther up the road, unable to except defeat on we went I pleaded once again to check their backrooms I only need nine of the acorns and the same of the pine cones...Martha say's they only cost 8.99 for three.....please look again I pled........ So what happen to those beautiful boxes?????? thanks, gretchen ps..love the show and you are very inspiring to many of ole gals

By: maureen

maureen — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:28:59 +0000

I agree w/ DavidK, Marc's skirt is the best one there. I've never understood why designers seem to create stuff that they would never wear themselves (or someone they respect).
Sometimes I get the feeling that the designers are somehow ridiculing the women who buy/wear their stuff. I am in no way saying Marc J is doing that. He does in fact have some attractive stuff in this line. I do also understand that a fashion show is A SHOW-- but sometimes....... I wonder.
I do like a fashion show when you see a whole line of a designer's collection - you get a good sense of the style and how it can be translated, different materials, combinations. It's a good education.

By: Nanci Martin

Nanci Martin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:30:11 +0000

I think Marc Jacobs clothing is beautiful but I must say I'm quite a "country" girl and I would find no where to wear those items. Possibly the short suit. Hope you had a good time and rested up in Mexico - we're waiting with anticipation for the new season...Thanks - We love ya' N

By: Nevis

Nevis — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:50:13 +0000

Wonderful photos! Love Marc.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:26:46 +0000

Hi Martha, great looking at your nice photos! It was a delight! My favorites were photos 25 and 27...36 was a hot mess!--It was soo Jem...and though I loved Jem in the 80s that era is hopefully over. 45,45,and 46 were very nice too... Thanks! Check me out at http://www.juliusspeaks.blogspot.com

By: Nan Ashby

Nan Ashby — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:14:57 +0000

Martha, on today's previously recorded show, you advertised the opening premier for this season's opener! It is Bigggg! Can't wait to see your farm in Bedford! Hope you bring along PawPaw's grandson! Nan