Marc Jacobs' hot new collection inspired by asylum chic has stars in a frenzy

By MAYSA RAWI

Rubber stamp: Fetish chic was the order of the day at the Marc Jacobs show in New York last night


Marc Jacob's highly anticipated fashion show didn't disappoint yesterday when he unveiled a hot new collection inspired by 'sex shops and insane asylums.'

Using a medley of themes past, present and future, Marc also modeled his runway on the torrid weather currently affecting the U.S.

Featuring a strip of white, the catwalk represented New York's current icy conditions and the padded set formed a clinical background to what was strict and tailored fashion, offset with leather lace and rubber for a fetish, fun feel.


Padded cell: Jacobs takes decorating ideas from an insane asylum, at the Lexington Armory


Modern classics: Marc revamps the hoodie, the biker and the duffle coat


The designer told The Telegraph: 'So the silver was to represent the icy streets of New York and the blue vinyl was a kind of sex shop, insane asylum version of the blue skies.

'I thought in some sick weird twisted way its suggestive of this winter scene without being literal and the clothes take it apart.'

Latex t-shirts, shirts and trousers were made by London's fetish designer House of Harlot.

Marc reworked modern classics including the duffle coat and the biker, using texture and prints such as polka dots - all complimented by pillbox hats fastened securely around the chin.

Pencil skirts, high-neck blouses, sheer tops and more textures made up the future-meets-forties-inspired pieces.


High fashion: The collection is also inspired by the Victorian era with strict, tailored lines


Dotty: Polka dots feature heavily and Jacobs makes a feature out of hosiery


Hats off: The pillbox hats fastened around the chin add an element of the surreal


Of the collection, Marc said: 'I kind of like what’s strict and disciplined right now. I’m tired of everything being all over the place.'

The stars, decked out in Marc Jacobs of course, were out in full force to show their loyalty to the notorious designer.

Singer Fergie, Gossip Girl Leighton Meester and High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens were just some of the celebrities packing the front row.


Match point: Fergie, Vanessa Hudgens and Leighton Meester are perfectly co-ordinated


Frow-istas: Anna Wintour, left and Sofia Coppola with Karen Elson take centre stage


Vanessa chanelled the brights trend in a fuscia minidress and matching orange clutch.
Leighton and Fergie opted for the Seventies trend.

They later showed their appreciation, posing up with the Louis Vuitton designer, who attempted to keep cool despite wearing a blue rubber shirt.


I'm with Marc: The designer meets and greets his celebrity fans


Fergie is in awe whileJoshn looks less than impressed, left, and actress Whoopi Goldberg wears a patriotic scarf


source: dailymail