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Marc Jacobs Kicks Off New York Fashion Week
The designer showed a sleek, 1960s-inflected collection that doubled as pointed commentary on fashion's self-referential nature.
Feb. 10, 2026 at 5:47am
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Marc Jacobs kicked off New York Fashion Week two days early with a sleek, 1960s-inspired collection of pencil skirts and slingback heels. The show notes included a 'credits and receipts' section citing nine collections that influenced Jacobs, from Yves Saint Laurent to Prada, as the designer offered a deliberate swerve from recent seasons' social media-friendly exaggeration.
Why it matters
Jacobs is known for reading fashion's temperature and setting trends, and his show notes' transparency about his influences speaks to the industry's endlessly self-referential nature. His strategic timing and thoughtful collection also underscore his continued relevance and influence in the ever-accelerating world of fashion.
The details
Jacobs' collection featured pencil skirts worn both hip-slung and long and sheer, as well as pieces in nubby tweed and plaid drawn from his own past designs for Perry Ellis. The looks seemed to defy gravity, with models tucking their hands into the waistlines.
- Marc Jacobs kicked off New York Fashion Week two days early on February 10, 2026.
The players
Marc Jacobs
An American fashion designer known for his influential and trend-setting collections.
Yves Saint Laurent
A legendary French fashion designer whose 1965 couture collection influenced Jacobs.
Helmut Lang
An Austrian fashion designer whose minimalist AW95 collection inspired Jacobs.
Miuccia Prada
The Italian fashion designer whose SS96 collection was cited as an influence for Jacobs.
Perry Ellis
The American fashion designer whose SS93 collection Jacobs drew from for his own designs.
The takeaway
Marc Jacobs' transparent acknowledgment of his influences and deliberate shift away from recent trends underscores his continued relevance and influence in the ever-evolving world of fashion. His sleek, 1960s-inspired collection serves as a pointed commentary on the industry's self-referential nature.
