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Marc Jacobs

The Cool Guy

From Cynthia Nellis, About.com

I love to take things that are everyday and comforting and make them into the most luxurious things in the world. -- Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

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Vital Stats

  • Born in April 9, 1963 in New York City.
  • High School of Art and Design; Parsons School of Design.

Resume

  • Launched his label in 1986.
  • V.P. of Perry Ellis Design in 1989.
  • Council of Fashion Designers of America Womenswear Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent, 1987; CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, 1992, 1997; Menswear Designer of the Year, 2002; Accessories Designer of the year 1999, 2003, 2005.
  • Started Marc Jacobs Intl in 1993.
  • Designer for Louis Vuitton's first ready-to-wear, 1997.
  • Launched handbag collection in 2000.

Trademark Design

  • Nostalgic layered looks with wit.

What You Might Not Know About Marc Jacobs

  • He debuted the grunge look -- flannel shirts layered over cashmere thermals, work with skull caps and Doc Martens -- and it got him fired from Perry Ellis,
  • His longtime business partner, Robert Duffy, is the brains behind the creative Marc Jacobs operation.
  • Counts quirky celebrities as muses and clients, including Sofia Coppola, Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci.
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