Award-winning American designer Marc Jacobs is known for a pop culture-inspired aesthetic that combines elements of grunge, preppiness and couture for pieces with broad appeal. His vintage bags, jackets and more are sophisticated yet edgy, and he was instrumental in modernizing esteemed luxury house Louis Vuitton. He introduced the company’s inaugural ready-to-wear line for women and men and even reimagined its logo while simultaneously growing his signature brand, which is today celebrated for its innovative reinterpretations of classic designs, bright colors and oversize prints. He introduced his Marc by Marc Jacobs collection in 2001.
Marc Jacobs was born in New York City in 1963. His father died when he was seven years old and he went on to live with his grandmother who deeply encouraged his creative spirit. He attended the High School of Art and Design while working at cult Manhattan clothing boutique Charivari. In his role as a stockboy at the store, he met designer Perry Ellis, who suggested he attend the Parsons School of Design. He did so, and for his senior thesis project at the school, Jacobs designed sweaters emblazoned with Op art graphics that earned him considerable attention from the fashion industry.
In 1984, Jacobs and his friend and business partner Robert Duffy launched the Marc Jacobs label. A year later, Jacobs received the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent. In 1997, Jacobs was named the creative director of Louis Vuitton, a position he held until 2014. He pushed the brand forward through collaborations with major contemporary artists and designers like Stephen Sprouse, Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince and Yayoi Kusama. This cooperative model has become a mainstay of the brand.
While helping the venerable luxury house earn accolades — and scores of new fans — for partnerships that melded fashion with art, Jacobs was also working on his namesake projects. He continued to design for his flagship line and debuted Marc by Marc Jacobs lin the spring of 2001.
The diffusion line was a quirky collection that offered sportswear, drew on military style and streetwear, and targeted fashion-conscious consumers who sought affordable garments. While it was shuttered and folded into the designer’s main brand in 2015, Jacobs has since gone on to introduce beauty, fragrance and children’s lines. In 2020, he launched Heaven. A collaboration with Australian-born Ava Nirui — the art director at Jacobs’s flagship brand — the line comprises gender-neutral skirts, chokers and other garments and accessories that are aimed at a younger audience and are inspired by our era’s renewed appreciation for 1990s fashion.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America named Jacobs the Accessories Designer of the Year four times. The organization named him the Menswear Designer of the Year in 2002 — he was also honored with a plaque on the Fashion Walk of Fame in Midtown Manhattan that year — and the Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2016.
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Black silk pleated tank top with bow MARC by MARC JACOB
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk pleated tank top with bow . Polyester lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side.Adjustable shoulder strap. size 6 (US)
Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S 2010 Gold & Aubergine Embellished Brocade Skirt
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very opulent skirt from Marc Jacobs Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2010 rendered in metallic floral stretch brocade. Designed in rich aubergine and champagne tones, the silhouette is co...
Marc Jacobs Mutlicolour Silk Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A fun dress for Summer by Marc Jacobs ( Marc line). In multicolour silk, the dress has a scoop neckline, elasticated waist with silk belt. The skirt area is lined. Measurements : Bus...
$179Sale Price|20% Off
Marc by Marc Jacobs Vintage Women's Blue Shoulder Bag, 1990s
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
Marc by Marc Jacobs blue shoulder handle bag 37 * 31 cm
Marc By Marc Jacobs Round Sunglasses
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
Marc By Marc Jacobs Round Sunglasses Black frames round sunglasses with grey gradient lenses. Detailed with 'Marc By Marc Jacobs' engravement to the arm...
Marc by Marc Jacobs Vintage Grey Workwear Shoulder Bag for Women
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
Marc Jacobs Workwear Shoulder Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs grey Shoulder bag or crossbody bag
Marc by Marc Jacobs Blush Corset Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Marc by Marc Jacobs dress in a soft blush hue, featuring a structured corset-inspired lace-up detail, front zipper and a softly gathered skirt with floral motifs. The fitt...
21st Century High Quality Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chic 21st Century Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Step out in style with these fashionable and high-quality sunglasses from Marc by Marc Jacobs, a testament to the brand's modern and ...
MARC BY MARC JACOBS 2008 Revolution wool green pleated strapless dress US2 S
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARC BY MARC JACOBS 2008 Revolution grey wool green pleated strapless dress US2 S Reference: ECLO/A00225 Brand: Marc by Marc Jacobs Material: Wool Col...
Marc by Marc Jacobs Women's Peach Pink Sunglasses, New, Made in Italy
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
Marc by Marc Jacobs peach pink sunglasses NWOT
Marc By Marc Jacobs Wool Blend Dress With Leather Jewel-Embellished Collar
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
Marc By Marc Jacobs Wool Blend Dress With Leather Jewel-Embellished Collar Black, knee-length dress crafted from cotton dress and adorned with a gold peter-pan collar embellished wi...
$250Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size M Black Velvet Rayon / Polyester Double Breasted Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS coat comes in a black velvet rayon / polyester featuring a stand up collar, back strap, silver tone metal buttons, slit pockets, and a double breasted closure. Ve...
Marc Jacobs Cotton Spot Sundress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A fun sun dress by Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs line. In blue cotton with white spots and fully lined, the dress has button detail on the front and a drawstring bow at the back. ...
$197Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 2 Grey Wool Black Quilted Jacket
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS jacket comes in a grey wool with a full liner featuring black quilted panels, shawl collar, and a two button closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 2...
Marc By Marc Jacobs Metallic Leather Biker Jacket
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
Marc By Marc Jacobs Metallic Leather Biker Jacket Metallic grey/silver biker jacket crafted from calf leather. Featuring asymmetric zip closure, side zipped pockets and lapelled co...
Double breasted grey wool jacket with blue piping Marc by Marc Jacob
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted grey wool jacket with blue piping. Main fabric composition: 78% wool, 20% nylon, 2% lycra. Lining: 95% polyester, 5% spandex. Gros-grain and passementerie probably i...
Marc by Marc Jacobs Cotton Jacket
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A chic cotton jacket for Spring / Summer by Marc for Marc Jacobs. The jacket is in a textured white cotton, with fluted short sleaves and a two button popper opening. It is fully lin...
Black Leather Marc Jacobs Heels
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A great pair of shoes by Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs line. In super soft black leather the shoes are peep toes with bow detail and a frill along the edge. Leather sole and lini...
MARC JACOBS S/S 2010 Runway Burgeoning Tribal Printed Denim Crop Pant
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
MARC JACOBS S/S 2010 Runway Burgeoning Tribal Printed Denim Crop Pant Brand / Manufacturer: Marc By Marc Jacobs Collection: S/S 2010; runway look #9 S...
Marc by Marc Jacobs blue and orange sunglasses NWOT
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
Marc by Marc Jacobs blue and orange sunglasses NWOT
Marc by Marc Jacobs grey cachemire cardigan sweater
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
Marc by Marc Jacobs grey cachemire cardigan sweater Size M
$161Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size XS Yellow Cotton Single Breasted Sport Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS sport coat in a yellow cotton woven fabric featuring a notch lapel, single vented back, and double button closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XS ...
$286Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size M Charcoal Grey Wool Blend Sport Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS sport coat in a grey wool blend fabric featuring charcoal grey woven trim, notch lapel, single vented back, and double button closure. Made in Poland.Excellent P...
$339Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Charcoal Heather Wool Blend Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS sport coat comes in a charcoal heather wool blend with a full liner featuring a notch lapel, flap pockets, and a double button closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condit...
$338Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 38 Gray Charcoal Wool Nylon Sport Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS sport coat comes in a gray wool / nylon with a charcoal trim featuring a notch lapel, flap pockets, single back vent, and a double button closure.Very Good Pre-Ow...
$161Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size S Black Cotton Zip Up Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS coat in a black cotton woven fabric featuring a hidden zip away hood, two exterior pockets, and zip up closure.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs of wear,...
$250Sale Price|20% Off
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size M Taupe Moleskin Cotton Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS sport coat in a taupe moleskin cotton fabric featuring a notch lapel, double vented back, and double button closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M...
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Gucci monogram canvas exterior trimmed with light brown leather, gold h...
MIU MIU white nylon 2021 TIERED TULLE MIDI Skirt 38 XS
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Miu Miu tiered midi skirt in white tulle nylon (100%). Features a contrasting black waistband with bow. Opens with a concealed zipper on the side and is unlined. Has b...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG087 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1...
$395Sale Price|23% Off
New Emilio Pucci Sunglasses With Case
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Pucci Sunglasses Pink Pucci Print 100% UV protection Adjustable nose pads Gold Hardware Made in Italy * Comes with Case & Cleaning Clothing
John Galliano Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, FW 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Sleeveless midi dress by John Galliano from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection, constructed in sheer silk chiffon with a layered leopard print motif in golden ochre, rust, and black ton...
$400
H 10 in D 4 in L 12 in
Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and yellow with black leather trim. A wonderful examp...
$7,321
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cameo Print Silk Jersey Halter Dress, ss 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut silk jersey ▪ Features an allover cameo print in shades of khaki,...
$6,631
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10
Jean Paul Gaultier Rust Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2001
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier, Fall-Winter 2001. Rust-red metallic floral jacquard slip dress with a low scoop neckline and fine chain shoulder straps. ▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative D...
$16,577
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano Dégradé Dyed Silk Crêpon Slip Dress, FW 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, Fall-Winter 2004. Dégradé-dyed silk crêpon dress in shades of rose, coral and ochre, constructed from overlapping asymmetrical panels edged with narr...
TOM FORD sage green AMY Oval Sunglasses TF382
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford TF382 Amy oval sunglasses in sage green acetate and soft gradient lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with case. Measurements Model ...
$5,787
H 7.49 in W 12.01 in D 1.78 in
Chanel 2013 Burgundy Lizard Leather & Pink Lambskin Perfect Edge Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4694 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Perfect Edge C...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size XS Red Black Polyester Blend Short Sleeve Blouse
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS blouse in a red polyester blend featuring a floral tapestry print, black neck ruffle, and side zipper closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XS ...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size S Gray Stripe Wool Buttoned Vest (Indoor)
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS Vest comes in a gray stripe wool material, with a V-neck, a buttoned front, zip and slit pockets, and a striped back.New without Tags. Marked: S Measurement...
Marc By Marc Jacobs Oversized Butterfly Sunglasses
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
Marc By Marc Jacobs Oversized Butterfly Sunglasses Translucent grey-green front frame paired with coral arms embellished with a gold 'MARC BY MARC JACOBS' signature. Featuring grad...
Marc by Marc Jacobs Green Utility Dress - EU 36
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Amman, JO
Marc by Marc Jacobs Green Utility Dress Effortlessly cool and endlessly versatile, this Marc by Marc Jacobs Green Utility Dress brings a touch of modern urban edge to your everyday...
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H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 in
Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Leather Hobo Bag with Silver Logo Plate
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Amman, JO
Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Leather Hobo Bag with Silver Logo Plate Effortlessly chic and timeless, this Marc by Marc Jacobs black leather hobo bag is the perfect blend of sophisticat...
Marc By Marc Jacobs Two-Tone Leather Continental Wallet
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
Marc By Marc Jacobs Two-Tone Leather Continental Wallet Burgundy long wallet with a red flap designed with a signature gold plaque with embossed branding. Featuring press-stud clos...
MARC BY MARC JACOBS purple 100% silk geometric print dress US2 S
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARC BY MARC JACOBS purple 100% silk geometric print dress US2 S Reference: GEGG/A00103 Brand: Marc by Marc Jacobs Designer: Marc Jacobs Material: Silk Color: Purple Pattern: Geometr...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 30 Gold Metallic Polyester Blend Flat Front Dress Pants
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS dress pants in a metallic gold tone polyester blend featuring a flat front style, tapered fit, and zip fly closure. Note: this garment has been professionally alt...
Marc by Marc Jacobs Yellow Leather The Fran Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Marc Jacobs 'The Fran' tote shoulder bag. Gold metal logo plate. Magnetic button closure. Black and white fabric lining. 1 side zip pocket inside. Adjustable and removable ...
Marc by Marc Jacobs Minetta Silk Graphic Dress EU 38
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Amman, JO
Playful yet polished, this Marc by Marc Jacobs Red Polka Dot Dress is a versatile piece for day-to-night dressing. Crafted from silky satin fabric with a subtle sheen, this mini dres...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 27 White Black Cotton Polka Dot Mini Skirt
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS skirt in a white & black cotton woven fabric featuring a mini skirt style, polka dot pattern, and zip fly closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of w...
JACOBS by MARC JACOBS Size S Grey Cotton Blend Swim Trunks
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
JACOBS by MARC JACOBS swim trunks in a grey cotton stretch blnd fabric featuring mesh lining, three pockets, and drawstring closure.Excellent P...