From his first bounds onto stage in his red tartan quilt and pressed white oxford, I knew I was in store for a great hour and a half of Marc's answers to poorly constructed questions by T's editor, Stefano Tonchi. Beginning with the discussion of his time at Perry Ellis, Marc detailed his absolute devotion to being himself and not sacrificing his view even when another design house or later, corporate entity such as LVMH oversees the line. Marc then segwayed into speaking about the late 80s/early 90s and basically what he remembered of that time was that he didn't remember. Throughout the entire interview, Marc kept revisiting his interest, influence and overall obsession with youth as it seems to seep into everything that one is or is not and the pure perspective and curiosity the youth possess. Walking out of the event, I had a renewed respect for MJ and his dedication to the craft and art of fashion.
A few highlights:
1. Marc does not understand why Paris Hilton is famous and 'just about anyone can be famous these days'
2. 'Clothes are nothing without the people'
3. Marc will go with an idea just because someone said it wouldn't be for him (ie: Victoria Beckham ad)
4. Marc's french is still atrocious -- one of the main reasons he probably continues to like the french so much
5. Marc thanks editors for lending 'brilliant' ideas to designers aka making them sound even more brilliant than they may already be
6. None of his facebook pages are real
7. Marc openly does not understand Hollywood or the hype around the red carpet
8. He is most influenced and inspired visually. Most of his interests sprung from being visually drawn initially
9. He is still happiest when in the craft of designing: drawing, draping, building the concept
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