Eight years ago Marc Jacobs teamed up with designer Stephen Sprouse for the French house of Vuitton - in an effort to bring a new customer to the label using Sprouse’s crazy original design aesthetic. I kind of think of Stephen Sprouse as somebody like Banksy, more of an artist than fashion designer - there was a lot more going on in his design than what you typically see on the runway. He was well known in the 80’s for bringing street style to the runway, more deliberate than say Prada and messenger bags - it was credible and very literal. That was the big appeal for Jacobs - to have the typical monograms defaced in a way that made them more beautiful, like graffiti is to a wall. Sadly, Sprouse passed in 2004, and so Jacobs created a tribute to his old friend and collaborator by splashing the classic LV bags with neon pink, yellow, & green scribbled letters and pop art roses. I can’t imagine the way Sprouse probably saw everyday things - I look at a graffiti wall and love on it (huge fan of grafitti), but to translate it into wearable art is a talent that’s so raw and has such a surreal appeal, you can’t help but fall right into the rabbit hole.

If you need a little more Sprouse in your step - check out the tribute party on Style.com

Best:

1. Drew Barrymore in John Galliano - this is what I would wear if I were at the globes. The dress is light, airy - like a modern Cinderella dress (ice blue). It embodies her laid back, hippie chick style, in a natural and effortless way.

2. Evan Rachel Wood - sultry vintage styling in basic black. I love anything that low cut, that is beautifully balanced with the tiered and fitted mermaid bottom. This dress looks so couture, I can’t imagine the detailing up close.

3. Eva Longoria Parker in Reem Acra - not my style at all, but it is tailored so well to her body you can’t admit it’s not gorgeous. This look is sort of typical Eva - tight, old Hollywood, and a crowd pleaser. She’s sticking to what she knows looks good - red on her skin tone is radiant, and the scalloped edge of the bust gives the dress all the detail it needs.

Worst:

1. Jennifer Lopez in Marchesa - I am so over this! Beyonce did something similar, but at least it wasn’t so Flavor of Love. JLo used to be someone who drove trends, but now she’s playing it safe with sequins and too much skin that isn’t as age appropriate or glamorous in the least.

2. Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera - runway that should stay on the runway. There are certain looks designers put in their shows to pull it all together, act as a loss leader, or just establish some edge, credibility, vulgarity, whatever it is they’re going for - that isn’t necessarily a wearable piece. This is not wearable - it should be on the runway with a nude model, and that’s fashion. A nude bra with it is laughable.

3. Debra Messing in Vera Wang - not my favorite person, ran into her in the halls of Vogue once and it was the most awkward 5 seconds of my life. Regardless, I’m pretty sure her stylist is still Rachel Zoe - but judging from this look she may not have done her best work. The sheen of this dress is so prom, and while the pleating is so YSL and gorgeous, it’s not done in the right way for the silhouette, and the halter neckline makes it a little cheap.

Images taken from E online