The designer kicked off New York Fashion Week by playing with proportions. NEW YORK — Nothing works the way it’s supposed to anymore, and the fate of many of our institutions hangs in the balance.

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

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.

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

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