Biography
Marc Jacobs, born April 9, 1963 in New York City, is a famous American fashion designer celebrated for his innovative and trend-setting creations. He began his career at Parsons School of Design, where his talent was recognized with multiple awards for his graduation project.
Early in his career, Jacobs worked at Perry Ellis, where he introduced the groundbreaking product “grunge” in the 1990s, became the hallmark of the grunge fashion trend. Despite critical acclaim, the collection’s commercial failure led to his dismissal. Undeterred, Jacobs co-founded it Marc Jacobs International Company with Robert Duffy in 1993, establishing his own label.
In 1997, Jacobs was appointed creative director Louis Vuittonwhere he transformed the brand by launching its first ready-to-wear line and collaborating with famous artists like Takashi Murakami. His visionary leadership redefined luxury fashion and helped quadruple the brand’s profits during his tenure, which lasted until 2014.
Jacobs also introduced Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, a popular product line aimed at a younger audience at a more accessible price point. His personal style, characterized by irony and playfulness, has cemented his status as a fashion icon.
Jacobs has been honored with many awards from Council of Fashion Designers of Americaincluding several Designer of the Year awards for both menswear and womenswear as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to clothing, his influence also extends to accessories, perfumes and beauty products, highlighted by the successful launch of Beauty Marc Jacobs.
American fashion designer
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| Real name: | Marc Jacobs |
| Born: | April 9, 1963 (61 years old) |
| Place of birth: | New York, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | High School of Art and Design, Parsons School of Design |
| Height: | 175 cm |
| Parents: | Judy Jacobs |
| Siblings: | Jason Jacobs |
| Couple: | Char Defrancesco (m. 2019) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Lorenzo Martone (2010), Harry Louis (2011-2013), Austin Armacost (2008-2009) |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Job: | Fashion designer |
| Net worth: | 200 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Marc Jacobs was born on April 9, 1963 in New York City, New York, United States. He identifies as Jewish by ethnicity and religion. His mother, Judy Jacobs, was a real estate agent who died of lung cancer when he was 7 years old, and his father, a broker at a real estate company. William Morris Agencyleft the family when Jacobs was young and had little contact after that.
His mother later remarried and his stepfather worked in the fashion industry, which likely influenced Jacobs’ career choice. Marc Jacobs has a half-brother named Jason Jacobs, born during his mother’s second marriage.
Jacobs attended and graduated from the school High School of Art and Design in New York City, where he showed his talent early by creating and selling his first design, a pair of flared jeans. After graduating from high school, he went to Parsons School of Designwhere he won Perry Ellis Golden Thimble Award in 1984 for his collection “Constructivism“. This success led to him working at Perry Ellis after graduation, setting the stage for his future in the fashion industry.
Career
Marc Jacobs’s fashion career has been marked by creativity, innovation, and a profound influence on both high fashion and popular culture. After graduation Parsons School of Designhe began his career at Perry Ellis in 1988 as a women’s wear designer.
Although not a commercial success, his 1992grunge” This collection for the brand was groundbreaking and established him as a designer unafraid to challenge convention. Jacobs co-founder Marc Jacobs International with Robert Duffy after he was fired by Perry Ellis in 1993. Although the label’s initial success was modest, it gradually gained popularity through its distinctive blend of high fashion influences and street fashion.
In 1997, Jacobs became creative director Louis Vuittonwhere he revolutionized the brand by introducing ready-to-wear lines and collaborating with famous artists such as Stephen Sprouse and Takashi Murakami. These collaborations and his innovative designs redefined luxury fashion by integrating it with popular culture, significantly boosting the brand’s profitability and global appeal. During this time, he also launched “Marc by Marc Jacobs” in 2001, a popular line aimed at a younger audience with an accessible price point and playful, whimsical designs, remained popular until its discontinuation in 2015.
After leaving Louis Vuitton in 2014, Jacobs refocused on his eponymous brand, creating collections that often combine high fashion with elements of world culture, art and social commentary. young. His work has won many awards, including many from Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), such as Womenswear Designer of the Year, Menswear Designer of the Year and the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
In addition to fashion, Jacobs is also successful in the beauty and perfume fields, launching Beauty Marc Jacobs and created the iconic Daisy perfume line. In recent years, he has continued to demonstrate his visionary approach, often incorporating personal elements into his designs and employing bold marketing strategies, such as collections on Instagram before their official runway debut.
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Marc Jacobs
- Instagram: Marc Jacobs (@themarcjacobs)
- Facebook: Marc Jacobs
Personal life
Marc Jacobs has been married to Charly “Char” Defrancesco for five years, tying the knot on April 6, 2019, in an intimate ceremony in New York City. Their relationship began in 2015, with Jacobs famously proposing via a flash mob at a Chipotle restaurant in 2018.
Before marrying Defrancesco, Jacobs briefly dated Brazilian businessman Lorenzo Martone in 2010; while their marriage was short-lived, they parted amicably and remained friends. Jacobs also had notable relationships with Harry Louis, an adult film actor and chocolatier, from 2011 to 2013 and with reality television personality Austin Armacost from 2008 to 2009.
Jacobs, who is approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall, has been open about his personal life and supports LGBTQ+ rights. He has used his platform to promote inclusion and equality, including designing T-shirts supporting marriage equality. Despite his high-profile relationships, Jacobs has no children.
Net worth
Marc Jacobs’ net worth is estimated to be around $200 million, accumulated through his influential career in fashion. His wealth comes from his own fashion brand, which includes luxury clothing, accessories and perfume, as well as from his tenure as creative director of Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2014, where he was Significantly increase brand profits.
The success of Beauty Marc Jacobsespecially the Daisy perfume line, which also contributed to his wealth through product sales and licensing. Additionally, Jacobs made shrewd real estate investments, including purchasing the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Max Hoffman House and selling a townhouse in New York.
