About Marc Jacobs (Marc Jacobs), you can say – he is ahead of the planet. Almost becoming a fashion newsmaker of the first decade of the XXI century, he does not miss the most important trends of our time and, of course, sets the tone in the fashion industry, following traditions and immediately breaking them, while remaining true to himself.
Stylish things for the iPad, a very comfortable online department store - Marc Jacobs website, the original off-line Bookmarc store with brand-styled office, vinyl and books, clothing for the full (which is relevant in the country that spawned fast food), an advertising campaign for naturalness ("models without makeup"), checkered bags Marc Jacobs "a la" Chinese market - this is an incomplete list of Mark's exploits of recent years.
Mark Jacobs does not miss an opportunity and works with the most “trend” representatives of the fair sex. Marc Jacobs T-shirts with nude
Anne Hattaway Being close to the “devil in Prada”, also did not go without the attention of Jacobs, who in 2009 declared her his muse. This list would not be complete without the shocking Lady Gaga: the singer and designer can be seen together on the cover of September 2010 V Magazine. Jacobs invited Madonna to advertise the house “Louis Vuitton” as art director of the brand, which is since 1997.
Facts from the biography of Marc Jacobs Mark was born in New York on April 9, 1963.
He attended New York’s High School of Art and Design until 1981, before attending Parsons School of Design. While studying, in 1984, he won the Gold Thimble Award and also became a student of the year.
Having organized a company with partner Robert Duffy under the name Jacobs Duffy Designs, Jacobs began work in Perry Ellis (1989-1993), from where he left after a revolutionary collection in the style of “grunge”: critics appreciated the combination of elongated sweaters, dimensionless shirts, light dresses and army shoes, which can not be said about the company’s customers.
Marc Jacobs clothing was introduced in 1993. Over time, three leading lines crystallized – the main collection of clothing Marc Jacobs, youth Marc by Marc Jacobs and children’s Little Marc Jacobs.
Since 1997, Jacobs has worked for Louis Vuitton. Thanks to him, the famous LV print on leather bags has undergone a second birth, becoming almost a cult. Working in this fashionable house made Mark famous all over the world.
In 1995, Marc Jacobs released a men's collection, and in 2000 the first Marc Jacobs bags appeared.
Rewards 1987: The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.
1992: CFDA Award in the nomination "Best designer of women's clothing".
2009: CFDA Award for Best International Designer for Louis Vuitton; Pratt Institute Legends 2009 awards
2010: CFDA Awards 2010 in the category “Designer of women’s clothing”.
Marc Jacobs clothing, distinguished by the grace of the cut, femininity of the silhouette, multilayered, mixing textures and drawing, as well as comfortable shoes Marc Jacobs are always complemented by a line of accessories: voluminous bags and glasses Marc Jacobs have long become an integral part of collections, moving into the category of must-have.
With such an interest in the fashion industry, Mark could not help but join the world of perfume. It happened in 2001, when the women’s perfume Marc Jacobs, and a year later its male counterpart. Marc Jacobs’ most famous perfumes are Daisy (2007), Lola (2009) and Bang’s first male perfume (2010).
As for his personal life, Mark Jacobs does not hide his non-traditional orientation. He married Lorenzo Martone in 2009, but divorced a year later. /