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,

Marc Jacobs has never been afraid of a challenge. He’s never cared much for politeness or propriety, choosing instead to risk it all for the sake of creating fashion that says something about freedom and choice.

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

The iconic makeup artist was behind the show's fabric beauty marks, lipstick, and blush—turning 33 models into felt dolls.

Complete with extreme proportions, doll-like dressing, and wonderfully weird shoes.

Titled "Courage," Marc Jacobs' spring runway collection displayed the designer's exploration and exaggeration of the mundane.