Nothing works the way it’s supposed to anymore, and the fate of many of our institutions hangs in the balance. But you can bet that, no matter the state of the world, Marc Jacobs, the creative heart of the American fashion establishment,

Exaggerated proportions, doll-inspired details, circus-worthy shoes, and a message of hope.

The designer hosted an off-schedule runway show ahead of New York Fashion Week filled with pumped-up silhouettes and elf-like shoes.