About
Marc Jacobs is an American fashion designer celebrated for his unique interpretations of popular culture trends in his designs. He was born in New York City in 1963 and developed an early interest in fashion, fostered by his grandmother's knitting lessons. After graduating from the High School of Art and Design and Parsons School of Design, he gained early success with his own collection sold to Charivari. He subsequently worked for Reuben Thomas, Inc. before launching Jacobs Duffy Designs, Inc. with Robert Duffy. His career reached a pinnacle with his groundbreaking 'grunge' collection for Perry Ellis in 1992, which defied conventional fashion norms and propelled him to international recognition and a CFDA award. Despite the controversy surrounding this collection, he was later named creative director for Louis Vuitton, significantly revitalizing the brand. Jacobs expanded his brand with numerous boutiques and lines including Marc by Marc Jacobs (later discontinued), Little Marc Jacobs (children's wear), and Marc Jacobs Beauty (makeup). Notable collaborations include work with Stephen Sprouse and Takashi Murakami. His career has seen both great highs and periods of restructuring and consolidation, with his focus remaining on his namesake brand.