Marc Jacobs doesn’t just create clothing—he builds worlds. And his latest universe? A Victorian dollhouse teetering between elegance and eerie. With his Marc Jacobs Dollhouse Collection, the designer reminds the fashion world that theatricality, emotion, and fantasy still have a rightful place on the runway.
Set inside the grandeur of the New York Public Library, Jacobs’ 2026 runway show transported the audience into a surreal narrative of proportion and punk. Models floated down the catwalk like haunted figurines—towering in sculptural heels, encased in exaggerated silhouettes, and cloaked in looks that felt equal parts antique and avant-garde. Think ballooned hips, cartoonish shoulders, drop-waist dresses, and lace layered with rebellion.
Bows? Oversized. Pearls? Draped with defiance. Bullet bras and corsets? Definitely not meant to blend in. Everything was intentionally off-kilter, like dolls mid-play, slightly undone but ever enchanting. The result? A chilling yet chic masterclass in deconstruction.
Runway 2026 Looks
Dollhouse Drama
This strikes a dramatic pose in Marc Jacobs’ Dollhouse Collection wearing a voluminous lavender puff-sleeved lace top paired with exaggerated olive green cargo pants featuring oversized utility pockets. Her crimped, waist-length hair and stern expression complete the surreal, doll-like look that blurs the line between high fashion and avant-garde fantasy.
Striped Surrealism
This look features a high-shine striped ensemble sculpted into a surreal silhouette with an exaggerated bubble hem that swells around the ankles like a balloon about to lift off. Paired with towering heel-less platforms and slicked, waist-length hair, the outfit blends Victorian elegance with avant-garde fantasy.
Pastel Goth Princess
This dreamy look channels Victorian romance with a rebellious twist — voluminous puff sleeves and cascading floral chiffon create an ethereal silhouette, while edgy, towering white hoof heels and a dramatic black bow add a gothic, dollhouse-esque contrast. A blue corset peeks through layers, giving the outfit both structure and whimsy.
Chains & Canvas
This look fuses raw streetwear and ornate glamour: a baroque corset dripping in layered gold chains meets ultra-wide, sculptural white trousers. The contrast between intricate embellishment and utilitarian denim exaggerates proportion while redefining modern grunge elegance.
Polka Puff Power
A daring silhouette explodes with drama in this ultra-puffed polka dot top, sculpted into a ballooned bow shape that dominates the shoulders. Paired with voluminous charcoal trousers and a sleek bow headpiece, the look feels like haute couture noir with a whimsical twist.
More than a collection, this was a mood. A message. A maximalist moment where fantasy, history, and rebellion held hands—and strutted in sky-high platforms. As always, Marc Jacobs leaves us with one haunting question: what’s next when fashion meets fairytale nightmares?
Author Note: Picture Courtesy Marc Jacobs
