Marc Jacobs’ collection for Fall 2007 is very different from recent seasons. There is no grunge, no odd voluminousness. Ensembles and pieces are tailored, smart, and comprised of bold, travelers’ colours winding down to reds, greys then blacks with small accent bits of shade.

Unfortunately this means there is no modern-fairytale lady/princess poof. That romantic elegance that Marc promised for adoring ladies. Classic is still prominent, but are his classics? Daydream curves have given way to ...