It was more like relief.
Like, Someone else gets it.
Marc is always pushing the boundaries of what is new.
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITIONClockwise from top left: Rita Ora, Marc Jacobs, and Kate Moss at the Met Gala in 2019; an interior of the “Camp” Gala (2019); Kate Moss in 2009; Moss and Jacobs; Marc Jacobs ensembles from The Met’s “Camp” exhibition. Photos: Ora, Jacobs, and Moss: Corey Tenold; Pink Flamingos: Kevin Tachman/MG19/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue;Moss: Chance Yeh/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images; Moss and Jacobs: Courtesy of Marc Jacobs; Mannequins: Johnny Dufort.
Everybody rallied around Marc when he started his own collection.
They were very exciting times.
We knew that he was amazing, so we all supported him.
PAJAMA GAMEClockwise from top left: Sofia Coppola with Jacobs in 2013; exhibition images for “Punk: Chaos to Couture” (2013).
Marc was always more than a colleague.
I felt like we were naughty children rebelling against the grown-ups.
The gold dress with the turban became sort of an iconic outfit for me.
ROCK OUTAn installation from “Punk: Chaos to Couture” Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images.
We used to have so much fun and so many laughs, and we still do.
I met Marc when I was in my early 20s.
And then Marc happened to be there, and we started talking and hit it off.
LOUNGE WEARJacobs’s sketch for Coppola’s outfit. Sketch: Marc Jacobs.
Marc dressed me for a lot of occasions but was always easygoing about me picking whatever I felt like.
ROCK OUTAn installation from Punk: Chaos to Couture Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images.
I am old-school enough that I dont think of the Met Gala as a costume party.
GLITZ AND GLAMKeke Palmer’s sky-high hair and sequined dress in 2024. Photo: Ray Tamarra/GC Images/Getty Images.
It used to just be a black-tie thingnot something where people dress to the theme of the exhibit.
Seeing Deeda Blair was a highlight for me.
Shes just so striking; her hair is always very, you know, recognizable.
A PERFECT COMPANIONJessica Lange and Jacobs in 2014. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images.
I was so impressed by her elegance.
LOUNGE WEAR
Jacobss sketch for Coppolas outfit.
Sketch: Marc Jacobs.
STEP TO ITKendall Jenner inside the museum in 2023. Photo: Flo Ngala.
Its gotten amped up and louder through the years.
It was the most fun party, but thats definitely not allowed anymore.
After, we would go to Bemelmans Bar with Rachel Feinstein and John Currintheyre always so lively.
I mostly remember The Met through outfits.
My favorite outfit was the one I wore to 2013s Punk: Chaos to Couture.
Everyone was in big elaborate gowns, and I was happy to be in lame pajamas.
It felt dressed up but still easy.
Sofia Coppola
Keke Palmer
GLITZ AND GLAMKeke Palmers sky-high hair and sequined dress in 2024.
Photo: Ray Tamarra/GC Images/Getty Images.
I dont think that always existed.
I first became aware of him because of a really popular satchel bag in the mid-2000s that I loved.
I joked at the time, The sequins are me, I am the sequins.
I agreed to those things because I really, really like Marc.
This is not the best confession to make toVogue,but Ive never been terribly interested in fashion.
For me, clothes have always just been functional and comfortable.
So when Marc asked me, I thought, Well, once in a lifetime.
A PERFECT COMPANIONJessica Lange and Jacobs in 2014.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images.
I mean, he was wildly eccentric.
He had an old beagle named Sputnik who lived in the bathroom of his little apartment.
It was all very relaxed since Antonio and I were such dear friends.
But I was never successful.
I dont think I ever made a dime.
Im sure somebody came and did my hair, because thats another thing I cant do myself.
Hair and makeup, put the dress on, and that was my prep.
The dress was reflective of himelegant, classic, comfortable, easy.
To tell you the honest truth, I dont remember too much more about the evening.
Just that being with Marc was a lovely experience.
He is charming, elegant, and extremely handsomea perfect companion.
Jessica Lange
Kendall Jenner
Id always wanted to go to The Met with Marc.
There were years when we came close, but things never quite aligned.
So it was really exciting when we agreed to have that moment together.
STEP TO ITKendall Jenner inside the museum in 2023.
Photo: Flo Ngala.
I was a really shy kid, really nervous, and I didnt know how I would be received.
But he and [stylist] Katie Grand were nothing but warm to me.
I was extremely comfortable at The Met, too, after I finished the carpet.
I am pretty tallfive elevenand with Marcs Kiki boots, I think I was six four.
Between my bodysuit and the shoes, it was definitely one of my easier Met outfits.
I felt so lucky.
