UPDATE (8/4): Robert Duffy was back on Twitter since we last checked in, and it seems that a plus-size collection is, in fact, in the works. Some of his tweets:
We are in talks now. For plus sizes. For all you who seem to know my co. Better than me. Hope it works out. Lighten up! about 16 hours ago via Echofon
I do over share. Gotta stop. Get myself in trouble. But do like to clear up some things with all the experts out there. about 16 hours ago via Echofon
The same people didn't believe me when I said I was doing children's. Or dog toys." Bark Jacobs"Or a book store."Book Marc" Why? about 15 hours ago via Echofon
Listen, we are in the very beginning stages of talking to a partner about plus sizes. Relax. It won't be based on the collection line. about 15 hours ago via Echofon
Marc and I are building a brand. That's what we do.We will Always have a collection line.But they rarely make much profit. As everyone knows about 15 hours ago via Echofon
You have to support it with other things. Marc by Marc,children's mens, fragrances. Home furnishings. Etc.Every house does. It's fashion 101 about 15 hours ago via Echofon
That's it I'm getting on another plane.I'm never talking about plus sizes again. I love you girls. Remember that! No more talk! Now just bs. about 15 hours ago via Echofon
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Marc Jacobs President and Twitter aficionado Robert Duffy took to his favorite venue to discuss the possibility of a plus-size Marc Jacobs fashion collection. As The Cut points out, the label already makes up to a size 16, but Duffy tweeted the possibility of going bigger. Here's some samples from his Twitter:
I'm a big guy 6'4" 210 lbs. Not easy for me to find clothes. Of course I can have them made.I know how everyone feels.I try to diet but.... 10:16 PM Aug 1st via Echofon
Your right. We gotta do larger sizes. I'm with you. As soon as I get back to NY. I'm on it! It will take me about a year. But stay with us. 10:21 PM Aug 1st via Echofon
I don't like the phrase Plus Sizes. Any suggestions? 10:21 PM Aug 1st via Echofon
Being really small has it's own set of problems.We can't please everyone. I'm trying.And loving it.Problem solving is a big part of our job 10:25 PM Aug 1st via Echofon
love"Above Average"!You rock! That's what I'm talking about!I learn so much.I can't use it now.It's out there in public.But you are clever 10:33 PM Aug 1st via Echofon
Stores don't always have them on the floor.We sell mostly smaller sizes but we have them.You may have to ask.Lots have them made. We do it! 10:39 PM Aug 1st via EchofonOk.No more questions answered from direct tweets.To upsetting for some. Let's not talk about larger sizes anymore today. Upsetting for many. 3:05 AM Aug 2nd via Echofon
We wouldn't get excited just yet, since Duffy is known to delete his tweets and even once deleted his entire Twitter account. But we kind of like the sound of "Above Average" by Marc Jacobs. This could be the start of a great idea.