Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2009

Previously, we analysed the color schemes of all seasons of Marc by Marc Jacobs and here is a quick revision about how to forecast Marc by Marc Jacobs' color scheme.

So, we cannot find out what’s in Marc Jacobs’ mind, but we might predict the color scheme of the next Marc by Marc Jacobs’ collection, with some seemingly reliable evidence from the past seasons:

Step 1: Achromatic is a must.

Step 2: Red and blue too!

Step 3: Trace back the color scheme at four or five years ago( Remember the cycle of color scheme, huh? ).


Step 4: Check out the lower part of last season’s fashion show to seek implication of the coming collection’s color scheme.

Step 5: Organize the results from the above steps and fit into a color theory in design application, add a few accent colors as you like.

Here I use the Harmony of color theory for my forecast color combo.
-- Agreement of feeling is easier when advancing or receding qualities of hues, values and intensities convey similar moods, giving enough variety for interest but avoiding boredom or conflict.


And here is my color scheme forecast for Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2009, base on our research:

Trial-and error:
I tried different colour combinations on each outfit and fine tune the hue, saturation, tints and shades etc. among the whole collection by using the color theories that are commonly applied in Marc by Marc Jacobs, for details please refer to conclusion post.







Here is the final collection that I picked out from the trial version:


To match with Marc Jacobs passion to art, I try to match the color in a more dramatic and artistic way by using patterns, but at the same time keep a balance with the commercial nature of the brand by adding achromatic or neutral color items to the collection.