Marc Jacobs' S/S93 Nirvana Tribute at Perry Ellis

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“Grunge is anathema to fashion,” wrote Cathy Horyn in her 1992 show report of Marc Jacobs' Perry Ellis collection. "Rarely has slovenliness looked so self-conscious, or commanded so high a price.” Hers was one amidst many condemnations that rained down from journalists, editors and buyers alike. Just weeks after the models left the runway in their cashmere plaids and undone nightdresses, Jacobs was summarily fired from the brand and the line itself was shut down. The pieces…