Marc Jacobs Born April 9, 1963 New York, New York Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963 in New York City) is an American fashion designer. He attended the High School of Art and Design and graduated in 1981. From there, Jacobs entered the Parsons School of Design in New York City. At Parsons, Jacobs won the Perry Ellis Gold Thimble Award in 1984, and in the same year was also awarded the Chester Weinberg Gold Thimble Award and the Design Student of the Year Award. While still at Parsons, Jacobs designed and sold his first line of hand knit sweaters. His first collection that he designed was for Reuben Thomas, Inc. under the Sketchbook label. At this time in 1984, Jacobs formed his partnership with Robert Duffy, Jacobs Duffy Designs Inc., which continues to this day. In 1986, backed by Kashiyama USA, Inc., Jacobs designed his first collection bearing the Marc Jacobs label. In 1987, Jacobs received the distinct honor of being the youngest designer to be awarded the fashion industries highest tribute: The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent. Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy joined Perry Ellis in 1989. Robert as the President and Marc as the Vice-President of women's design to create the designer collection and in addition, he oversaw the design of the various women's licensees. In 1992, The Council of Fashion Designers of America, once again bestowed Jacobs with a great honor: The Women's Designer of the Year Award. Following his studies at the Parsons School of Design, he became prominent on the fashion scene when he designed a "grunge" collection for Perry Ellis, leading to his immediate dismissal. Jacobs is currently the artistic director for Louis Vuitton, a position he assumed in 1997. At Vuitton Jacobs has spearheaded such notable collaborations as Stephen Sprouse's graffiti bags, Takashi Murakami's pastel-colored accessories, and the first ready-to-wear line marketed under the Louis Vuitton imprimateur (designed by Jacobs). His own clothing lines, Marc Jacobs and the less expensive diffusion line Marc By Marc Jacobs (which he created in 2002), are also extremely popular. Marc Jacobs has been known to create designs without following trends. In Spring 2004/2005, when designers were following the "safari theme", Marc Jacobs made his collection completely lady-like and the catwalk which the models walked on had an archway of 450,000 roses. Jacobs' Fall 2005 collection received sharply mixed reviews. In 2006, he is set to bring out a watch collection this year under the brand of Marc Jacobs. These watches will feature classic and timeless aesthetics with a slightly vintage feel. His clothes are available in many countries around the world.
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Marc Jacobs 'Duffy' Red Handbag
For standout style, this Marc Jacobs handbag simply can't be topped. The large bag features a gorgeous smooth red leather exterior with silvertone hardware, a beige fabric interior, zip pocket and open pocket. For an unexpected twist, a large sequined coin purse is attached, with green-eyed crystal frogs as a tilt-lock closure. The coin purse features a cell phone slot. Detachable cross-body/shoulder strap and double handle.
PRICE: $499.00
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Marc Jacobs 'Duffy' Violet Handbag
For standout style, this Marc Jacobs handbag simply can't be topped. The large bag features a gorgeous smooth violet leather exterior with silvertone hardware, a beige fabric interior, zip pocket and open pocket. For an unexpected twist, a large sequined coin purse is attached, with green-eyed crystal frogs as a tilt-lock closure. The coin purse features a cell phone slot. Detachable cross-body/shoulder strap and double handle.
PRICE: $499.00
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Marc Jacobs 'Stam' Patch Shoulder Bag (Metallic Pink)
* This elegant MARC JACOBS handbag boasts a sleek quilted patchwork design and golden trimmings
* Made of a soft quilted calf leather with brass hardware
* Made in Italy
PRICE: $499.00
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Marc Jacobs 'Veronica' Dot Dress
Playful silk party dress with large polka dots, bow detail and a triple-tier hem. # Zip closure.
Approx. skirt length: 25 2/1". Hits below knee.
Polyester lining.
Silk; dry clean.
PRICE: $299.00
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Marc Jacobs 2007/08 Autumn Winter 'Stam' Bag (Berry)
2007/08 Autumn Winter
* This delectable MARC JACOBS 2-way Stam handbag boasts a delicious quilted texture set against oblique stitching and burnished golden hardware
* Made of a premium calf leather with a detatchable golden brass chain
* 28 X 37.5 X 14 cm handler 43
* 100% Authentic and new, comes with the dust bag.
PRICE: $899.00
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Marc Jacobs 2007/08 Autumn Winter 'Stam' Bag (Grey)
2007/08 Autumn Winter
* This delectable MARC JACOBS 2-way Stam handbag boasts a delicious quilted texture set against oblique stitching and burnished golden hardware
* Made of a premium calf leather with a detatchable golden brass chain
* 28 X 37.5 X 14 cm handler 43
* 100% Authentic and new, comes with the dust bag.
PRICE: $899.00
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Marc Jacobs 2008 Bag-on-Bag Leather and Sequin Robert Tote
- Grained leather with a delicate sheen
- Polished silver metal hardware
- Rolled leather handles with grommet and link attachments; 3.5" drop
- Flat nylon shoulder strap with metal nameplate, leather trim, and brushed silver metal clasp attachments; 17" drop
- Quilted canvas pouch attached to the front; round paillettes throughout
- Front pouch with frog accessory push-lock closure; closure embellished with crystals; leather-trimmed frame top
- Textile-lined pouch with interior zipped pocket; 12.5"x 8"x 2.5"
- Gusseted sides on tote
- Open top with gunmetal twist-lock closure and interior buttoned tabs
- Fine textile lining
- Interior zipped pocket and patch pocket
- 15"x 15.5"x 1.5"
- Made in Italy
PRICE: $899.00
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Marc Jacobs 2008 Bruna Quilted Tote
A unique Marc Jacobs style which exhibits a signature look with the quilted effect but adds a twist with the decorative belt at the front. The berry tone is a great transitional color for spring and this style will hold all you need for day.
PRICE: $499.00
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