Apparently, “theme” is a much-loathed word over at Marc Jacobs, where his resort collection was instead explained as a series of bold motifs. The most obvious of them were two prints, a blown-out paisley-ish pattern and pastel daisies, both derived from rolls of wallpaper and splashed across head-to-toe looks, ranging from T-shirts and short skirts to buttoned-up shirts and HotPants. The treatments were more complicated than they seemed. Some prints were used on the interior of the garment for a fade-out effect, while others were shown over sequins or woven into frosty Lurex jacquard sweaters. Yet the effect was playfully nonchalant: a blend of casual, sporty staples — striped sweatshirts, anoraks, tank dresses — and overtly girly things, including a hot pink tulle skirt with daisy appliqués, and metallic leather dresses laser cut with 3-D flowers. (WWD)
