Marc Jacobs at New York fashion week

Big-name celebrities were in attendance, with Madonna perching on the front row Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Sculptural pieces with masses of ruffles and frills were mixed with tailored suits ... Photograph: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images

... which still featured ruffles, but in a more wearable way Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Sheer, gauzy, feminine fabrics appeared throughout the collection. This dress in particular brought to mind a sea creature gently floating through underwater currents Photograph: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images

OK, so we don't think that gigantic pink harem bloomers will filter down to the average high street, but look closely and you'll see an interesting twist on the flip flop, which we bet gets copied in all the shoe shops Photograph: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images

The 80s was still a source of inspiration for Jacobs - note the bum bag on this outfit Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Jackets had a 40s military feel, as if the models should have been carrying gas masks rather than handbags Photograph: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images

Jacobs looked pleased with himself! Photograph: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images