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Fashion Week update
So, Marc Jacobs presented a controversial show--not as controversial as the "grunge" show that got him fired from Perry Ellis, but still controversial--inspired by Comme des Garcons and Romeo Gigli. Here's Cathy Horyn's take (she appears to appreciate it, and also touches upon Proenza Schouler, who, despite a messy breakup, managed to bang out--pardon the pun--a good collection), whereas Suzy Menkes of the International Herald Tribune pans it. As for me, I'm a bit...puzzled by it. The coats were fabulous, there were many childlike dresses, and the cropped jackets and tops were overall pretty good. But the skirts...If it makes a 5' 10", 110-lb model look dowdy, think about how it's going to look on a real woman. Yikes. And as for the Marc line, there were a few cute pieces here and there, but I was a bit underwhelmed. Most women I know don't want to look like picnic blankets or tablecloths. Anyway, as for the rest of the shows, here's Cathy Horyn on Michael Kors, Behnaz Sarafpour, Narcisco Rodriguez, Rouland Mouret, and others. As always, check out Style.com or Elle.com for complete collections.