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Marc Jacobs’s Greatest Hits at Louis Vuitton

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As Marc Jacobs bids adieu to his 16-year stint at Louis Vuitton, a look at his stand-out collections through the years.

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The darkly lit setting for Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2013 show resembled the inside corridors of an old hotel. For this collection, Jacobs introduced silky and see-through, lingerie-style pieces -- in the form of dresses, nightgowns, and pajamas -- in blue, black, and beige tones.


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Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2013 show was memorable for its large escalators, making the models appear doll-like while descending onto the runway two at a time. The yellow, green, black, and white color palette, featuring numerous checkered-print pieces, made the collection vibrant with a very Sixties ambiance.

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For the Autumn/Winter 2012 show, models appeared from the Louis Vuitton Express, a wooden train exclusively made for the show. Each model walked on the runway accompanied by a fake porter who carried her luggages, thus constructing a cinematic moment filled with nostalgia and romanticism. For the show, Jacobs used the symbolic Vuitton luggages as a predominant part of the collection, and focused on tall hats and brown coats, creating an out-of-century scenery.

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In the girly and colorful Spring/Summer 2012 collection, Jacobs created structured pieces in light, pale tones including white, blue, orange, and yellow. Models emerged from a decadent carousel in situated in the center of the runway, donned in silhouettes that shaped the body in a chic and sexy way, including knee-lengths skirts and short jackets featuring a floral pattern.

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For Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2011 show, models stomped down the runway in fierce looks and make-up. The deep purple lipstick enhanced the show's rebellious and eccentric style, comprised of colorful skirts and cabaret-like ensembles featuring serious fringe. Plus, amongst the Gatsby-esque atmosphere came a serious amount of zebra printed pieces to round out the collection.


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The highlight of Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2010 show was the multicolored wigs that models wore with bright, costume make-up on their cheeks. The clothes looked comfortable, as models walked the runway in casual shorts and assorted jackets in khaki, blue, and ochre tones. To accessorize, models draped large, rucksack bags over their shoulders.

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The chic ensembles at Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2004 show marked Jacobs's desire to represent cocktail attire for women with panache and attitude. Each coat, made mostly of velvet or fur, was tightened around the waist by a belt, accentuating the hips and giving structure to the already body-shaped looks. The tartan patterns gave an Anglican feel to the collection, and the accessories, which ranged from lacy heels to tiny clutches and necklaces added a touch of glamour.


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The Spring/Summer 2003 show opened with metallic-like coats in bright punches of color and slowly evolved into feminine-shaped satin dresses and pastel outfits. Some dresses were cut on the side or under half-open vests, while see-thru blouses were paired with tight skirts, all creating a seductive look. Plus, Jacobs commissioned Takashi Murakami to decorate the classic, LV-monogrammed bags with fun colors and playful, smiling flowers.



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For the brand's Spring 2001 collection, Marc Jacobs introduced the now-highly recognizable "Louis Vuitton Paris" graffiti print by Stephen Sprouse to the world. The artwork covered Vuitton's classic monogrammed accessories and elbow-length gloves and was accompanied by models clad in army green dresses and slacks, loose blouses, and "SS Vuitton" captain hats.

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