Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs

03 Sep 2014 | Design Details, Fabrics and Textiles, Sewing and Construction

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York.

Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York.

After a spectacular final show at Louis Vuitton, the next collection by Marc Jacobs at Marc Jacobs was pared back and focused. The Autumn-Winter 2014 collection was filled with chalky pastels and smooth matt fabrics. There were also many curved elements, with gently arcing necklines and curved edges on panel lines, godets and underarm gussets.

The use of curves often seemed to mimic the edges of clouds, with scalloped details on hem lines and embroidered fabric. Gradients of colour were also used extensively throughout the collection, with soft waves of colour across dresses or down the sleeves of fur jackets. Sheer fabrics were also used to add to the layering effects of the gradients with many of the final garments featuring flounces of georgette sewn into curved panel lines.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 1. Clean neckline finish.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 2. Trouser shaped with curved hem godet to create flare.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 3. Different coloured curved panels finished with topstitching.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 4. Curved underarm gusset.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 5. Scalloped hem on layers of sequins.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 6. Furs with soft colour gradients.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 7. Furs with soft blue colour gradients.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 8. Furs with soft pastel colour gradients.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 8b. Furs with soft pastel colour gradients.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 9. Cloud shaped embroidery.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 9b. Cloud shaped embroidery.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 10. Wavy lines on sequin embellishment.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 11. Wavy gradients, possibly digtially printed onto fabric.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 12. Wavy gradients, possibly digtially printed onto fabric.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 13. Georgette flounces with colour gradients.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 14. Flounces sewn into wavy panel lines.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 15. Narrow french seams on georgette flounces.

Muted Tones and Soft Curves at Marc Jacobs | The Cutting Class. Marc Jacobs, AW14, New York, Image 16. Circular panels layered into flounces.

Images from Vogue.co.uk»

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