Ensemble

Marc Jacobs

spring/summer 2019 · (a) silk, ostrich feathers, synthetic fiber; (b) Lurex, lycra; (c, d) plastic (vinyl), leather · Costume Institute

In her essay, "Notes on Camp" from 1964, Susan Sontag describes the cultural phenomenon of camp in fifty-eight notes. Note 25 reads "Camp is the spirit of extravagance. Camp is a woman walking around in three million feathers." This three-tiered feather dress in cotton candy colors embodies the camp spirit, which favors "the thing as pure artifice." A humorous take on Broadway costumes and show attire, this dress typifies Marc Jacob's take on the American fashion vernacular.

Artist

Marc Jacobs

Date

spring/summer 2019

Medium

(a) silk, ostrich feathers, synthetic fiber; (b) Lurex, lycra; (c, d) plastic (vinyl), leather

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Marc Jacobs, 2020