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I really enjoyed reading your informative post about the Marc Jacobs’ advertisements featuring none other than fashion icon, Victoria Beckham. However, I was slightly disappointed to read the final point you made: “Did Marc Jacobs sell-out by putting Victoria Beckham in his new advertising campaign?” As a longtime lover of Jacobs and his quirky advertisements I cannot help but ask why you chose to purpose this question when Jacobs has featured dozens of other celebrities ranging from Dakota Fanning, MIA, and even Wynona Ryder (who actually pitched herself shortly after her shoplifting trail). Furthermore, the strange and awkward photographs of Ms. Beckham are only an extension of Marc Jacobs and Jurgen Teller’s former advertisements where most subjects are generally doing nothing in the “Seinfeldian sense.” His ads have always been characterized as irreverent and fun, which is exactly what the Victoria Beckham ads convey. Jacobs brings humor and light-heartedness to his advertisements and this is what seems to be misunderstood by many. In a way, his advertisements are genius in that you cant help but stop and examine what the ad is trying to tell you (which is usually nothing). Personally, as a true Marc Jacobs devotee I believe the ads are really for people who get it, and I think Marc and Jurgen happily dispense with those who do not. To that extent, the Beckham advertisements are a tongue and cheek portrayal of a beautiful celebrity in an unlikely yet charming portrayal that is full of candor.
Comment by AAG on April 15 05:11

It's the very fact that everyone's ranting and raving about the ads that makes Marc a genious. Duh. That's what advertising is SUPPOSED to do. Everyone's practicing viral marketing. Its not just an ad you flip by, it stays with you.
Comment by CAAAAAAAAAKE on April 11 23:49

I'm not a fan of Victoria Beckham; I just can't see what all the fuss is about. She looks utterly ridiculous in this ad! It's as if she's wearing a propeller on her head and for goodness sake can’t she keep her mouth shut; it’s not sexy. There are so many beautiful models out there and Marc choses her! He's lost his marbles methinks...
Comment by D Langridge on January 14 11:18

I bloody love Victoria - she's a hardworking mum of three who completely supports her husband and looks amazing. You go girl!!
Comment by kelly Russell on January 12 16:02

Do as all a favour Vicki put the bag over your head.
Comment by Trisha on January 11 14:09

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