Marc Jacobs SS19-Queens NY
This wasn’t a direct message I ever expected to see in my requests. A message from “Marc Jacobs”. I thought “well this has be a bullshit account because the official Marc Jacobs account wouldn’t just DM me…would they?” THEY WOULD INDEED! Upon closer inspection and the revelation of the small blue verified tick, a strange modern day status phenomenon, I realzied it was the real MJ and they were asking me to be in their Spring Summer 2019 Campaign. At that point I would’ve eaten my hat had there been one on my head. It’s just not often that a kid from a tiny island nation in the south pacific, that most people think is part of Australia, provided they even know it exists, imagines themselves being in a Marc Jacobs campaign. This is a piece of writing where I could play it cool, pretend like this wasn't blowing my kiwi mind but that would be dishonest. I WAS ECSTATIC. I kind of just couldn’t believe these big dogs wanted this little Collie to throw around her moves in their fabulous clothing. The date was set and I flew to New York, crashing on one of my best friend’s couches with a mere few hours to sleep. I arrived at Rioult Dance Center in Queens bright and early, ready for the makeup artist to erase the eye bags presenting themselves on a day they really could’ve excused themselves. The clothes were the most beautiful things I’ve put on my body, and I danced in a daze as they moved like an extension of my limbs. Toward the end of the day I was plonked down in the middle of the studio, waiting for Leeor to change lenses, and feeling that magical combination of gratitude, elation and disbelief for the moment I found myself in. I could’ve cried…tears of joy. But I instead decided to not forget that wonderful glow of the afternoon sun, reflecting off the mirrors, the music humming, and the feeling of green spotted organza on my skin.
Photos Leeor Wild Producer The Canvas Agency
