Born in NYC in 1963, Marc Jacobs graduated from Parsons School of Design, where he was the youngest designer ever to receive the CFDA's Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.
In 1992, Jacobs showed his grunge collection for Perry Ellis. In April 1994 he successfully debuted his eponymous collection. Since then, he's spearheaded countless successful ready-to-wear, handbag, fragrance, cosmetic & book launches.
A cultural icon, Marc Jacobs continues to celebrate individuality and authenticity through bold designs and distinguished collaborations.
1984
Graduates from Parsons School of Design, NYC
1984
Marc Jacobs Brand is Founded
1992
Marc Wins CFDA Award for New Fashion Talent
1993
Original Grunge Collection is Released
1997
Driven by cultural foresight, Marc Jacobs opened is first store in Downtown Manhattan's SoHo district. A once desolate neighborhood, cutting-edge designers like Marc Jacobs redefined the area as a serious destination for sought-after fashion.
2007
Named after the charmingly rebellious Daisy Buchanan, the fictitious icon from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, our signature award-winning fragrance launched in 2007 with myriad beloved variations to follow.
2010
Bookmarc Opens on Bleecker Street, NYC
2014
Marc Jacobs Beauty Launches
2016
The Kiki Boot is Introduced
2018
The Grunge Collection Redux Launches
2019
Taking inspiration from iconic archival designs, the seminal Tote Bag was released in 2019, igniting unprecedented fervor and fandom.Reinvented seasonally, the signature carryall remains a coveted brand staple.
