It takes some effort to make twig-thin, leggy, gorgeous models look frumpy and bad. Marc Jacobs apparently had enough time on his hands to make that happen when he designed the Fall 2010 collection for Louis Vuitton. But where he did excel was in casting the not-so-twig-thin models. Then, only then, did the charms of the collection really become clear.
And so it was that the curvy Victoria’s Secret cast were clothed not once but twice during the international runway season: in Prada‘s Fall 2010 show and again at Vuitton. More of the Mad Men era mid-calf full skirts, cardigans and bouncy ponytails were perfectly classic, this time with a Parisian twist. Busts and hips were accentuated.
Jacobs’ skirts were infinitely better when they sat more snugly to the hips – particularly when placed on the aforementioned tall willowy girls (case in point: Frida Gustavsson below. Oh no.) For the Lara Stones, Adriana Limas and Caroline Trentinis of the world though, it must be said, this style is stunning.
Images: style.com
