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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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 Jacobs Cotton Spot Sundress
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by 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. ...
Printed scarf cotton summer dress McQ Alexander McQueen
By McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed scarf summer dress. Fabric composition :cotton. Petticoat underneath in black cotton with ruffles. Bow behind the neck. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Silicone stripe on ...
Gai Mattiolo 1990s Sexy Semi Sheer Leopard Brown Metallic Vintage 90s Dress
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s GAI MATTIOLO vintage semi sheer leopard print brown semi sheer sleeveless dress! Features intricate embroidery on the bodice, which covers the breasts. Gold, silver and...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Miss O Size 8 / 10 Kaleidoscope Print Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice, with a loose fitting forgiving ...
Chic 1980s Size 12 Strapless Pearl Encrusted Black and White Pouf Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s black and white pearl encrusted Size 12 strapless embroidered party pouf dress! Features a fitted boned black bodice with white embroidery and hand-sewn pearls throu...
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly gathered high waist, falling into a straight skirt. The sleeves are cropped and loose ...
Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose ribbed knit celadon mini dress is designed to flatteringly follow the line of the silhouette. The runway dress presented at the 1990-1991 Alaïa's Fall-Winter fashion show (look 74, see picture 8) was almost identical except for a few details such as that it was not ribbed. This unlined piece nips in at the waist and features a contrasting "mini-ribbed" scoop collar, wrists and hemline (see pictures 3, 9 & 11). Labeled a size M, the stretchy fabric will easily accommodate a small L size as well. Made in Italy. Worn in a different colorway by Nicole Richie during her book signing “The Truth about Diamonds” at Virgin Megastore in New York (see pictures 4, 5 & 6), the same dress was seen on Margot Robbie in the infamous “nursery scene” in The Wolf of Wall Street film (see pictures 12 & 13). Definitely a chic and versatile vintage must-have from Azzedine Alaïa ! Fabric contents : 93% Rayon, 5% Nylon & 2% Spandex (Elasthan). Fits approx. : US 2-8 (small US 8) / FR 36-40 (small FR 40) Measurements (taken flat and un-stretched) : Width (shoulder to shoulder) approx. 34 cm (13.4 inches) Width (from armpit to armpit) approx. 34 cm (13.4 inches) Waist approx. 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 86.5 cm (34.1 inches) Sleeve length approx. 56.5 cm (22.2 inches) Total length approx. 91.5 cm (36 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photos : Picture n° 8 -> unknown model via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive at the Alaïa Fall-Winter 1990-1991 fashion...
White jersey draped backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey draped backless dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Tied behind the neck. Front lenght = 124cm Back lenght = 155cm SIZE 36
S/S 1995 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Debut Structured Black Silk Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a silk bouffant style dress designed by Tom Ford for his first collection with Gucci. This classic silhouette is constructed of lightweight silk that glistens in the light...
CHLOE white cotton 2017 BRODERIE ANGLAISE VOILE TUNIC MINI Dress 38 S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé babydoll tunic dress in white cotton voile (100%) with intricate embroidered broderie anglaise lace trim. This luxury Chloé dress features a fluid, romantic silh...
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture black wool dress in pristine condition. Made by Christian London, sold at Holt Renfrew Toronto. Demi couture construction including waist co...
Yohji Yamamoto 1990s Women's Black Wool Tunic with Front Knot Detail
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in PARIS, FR
This vintage black tunic by Yohji Yamamoto embodies the designer’s sculptural minimalism. Crafted in Japan from wool, its distinctive knit offers natural stretch. A fixed front knot ...
Prada S/s 2008 Fairy Collection Lavender Artistic Print Ensemble
By Prada
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
For Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 collection, Miuccia Prada collaborated with Taiwanese-American artist James Jean to create a whimsical, Art Nouveau-inspired collection featuring fairy...
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...
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 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 ivory cotton & champagne silk CAP SLEEVE Dress L
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marc by Marc Jacobs cap-sleeve shift dress in light vanilla supima cotton (55%) and modal (45%) and champagne silk ((54%), cotton (41%), and spandex (4%). With pleats ...
MARC BY MARC JACOBS black genuine leather double pocket stand collar dress S
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARC BY MARC JACOBS black genuine leather double pocket stand collar dress S Reference: ANWU/A00669 Brand: Marc by Marc Jacobs Material: Leather ...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black White Polka Dot Viscose A-Line Dress
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS dress comes in a black & white polka dot viscose featuring an a-line style, lace trim, and a back single button closure. ...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size L Black Wool Blend A-Line Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS dress comes in a black wool featuring a mesh top design, a-line, suspenders detail, and a side zipper closure. New Wit...
MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black Polyester Lace Liz Slip Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS 'Liz Slip' dress comes in a black polyester featuring a lace trim, spaghetti straps, and a back zip up closure. New With Tags. Marked: 2 Original Retail Price:...
Marc Jacobs Blue and Caramel Dress
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear sundress by Marc Jacobs (Marc line). The dress has a sweetheart neckline, in a blue and caramel print , cap sleaves , back zip opening and gathering over th...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size S Gray & White Blurred Dot Print Cotton Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS dress comes in a gray & white blurred dot print featuring a asymmetrical style, pleated skirt trim, strap detail, loose f...
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 2 Blue Nylon MA-1 2015 Resort Cocktail Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC BY MARC JACOBS "MA-01Flight" bomber jacket inspired 2015 Resort Collection dress in a muted blue nylon featuring a high neckline with half collar, pocket details and flaired gat...