Marc Jacobs Challenges Beauty at NYPL Show

Marc Jacobs presented his Fall 2025 collection at the New York Public Library, featuring 19 looks that challenged traditional ideas of beauty and proportion. The collection, titled 'Beauty,' included exaggerated silhouettes such as bubble-like cargo pants, ultra-puffed sleeves, and outsized bows, blending doll-like whimsy with powerful forms. Jacobs subverted classical notions of beauty with cartoon-inspired designs, emphasizing artifice, fantasy, and satire. Notable attendee Julia Fox embodied the playful spirit of the show with gothic doll makeup and an exaggerated baby-doll dress. The event lasted just five minutes, highlighting both theatricality and Jacobs' inventive craftsmanship. Jacobs's collection reinforced his reputation as a leading American fashion innovator, celebrating amplified familiar pieces and sartorial imagination.