Jacquemus: The Mid-Century Modern Artist
Simon Porte Jacquemus is a designer that has been doing his own thing, on his terms, in the fashion industry for some time. You can see that his aesthetic is unlike what other designers are doing these days. The brand would be described as a mixture of summer time in Provence, comfort chic, classic, colorful but minimal, and last but not least— a Mid-Century Modern feel. You can clearly see the connection between his designs and architecture, which is very enjoyable as an audience.
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Mid-Century Modern is an architectural art style that was at its peak between 1933 to 1965. Its style is described as clean, minimal, geometric, and structured. As a big fan of Jacquemus I see a familiarity between his pieces and the Mid-Century style. The use of shapes is very prevalent in Mid-Century Modern, which we also see quite a lot in Jacquemus accessories.
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When it comes to Jacquemus accessories, especially the shoes, they’re like no other. The hats, bags, and shoes all have a unique geometric structure with their sculpturesque shapes that deeply express the Mid-Century Modern feel. Some sun hats from Jacquemus are shaped differently than your typical floppy sun hat. They have a more sturdy look, with a farming-in-the-countryside vibe. There is a definite geometric shape to the hats that relates to mid-century modern decor.
For a while now Jacquemus bags have been all the talk, especially “Le petit Chiquito”. The bags have the geometric structure of a trapezoid, which gives off a similar shape to the bags of the 60s, which we’re seeing more of in current collections. We see a lot of this shape in interior design decor and its also seen in the Jacquemus “Le Baci” bag.
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At last my favorite: the shoes. The shoes that Jacquemus creates are some of the clearest examples of architecture in his designs. If you have seen Jacquemus shoes, you know that the heel is what makes it unique. Every heel is different with its geometric shapes, curves, colors, and textures. When making these comparisons, I feel that Jacquemus shoes are similar to Mid-Century Modern art instead of decor.
