My first Marc Jacobs stuff
Posted: 9/29/06Vogue.com writes this in their bio on Marc Jacobs:
Born in New York City in 1963, Jacobs decided he wanted to become a designer while at grammar school. His sister taught him how to embroider his jeans and his grandmother, who he credits with being “the biggest influence in [his] life”, taught him how to knit. At 15, Jacobs worked as a stockboy in New York’s trendy Charivari boutique and it was there that he was introduced to Perry Ellis who “embodied cool to me. He had long hair; he didn’t wear a suit and tie, and he made funky clothes that were a big success. He gave me a lot of hope.” After graduating from the High School for Art and Design in 1981 and following Ellis’ advice, Jacobs studied at the Parsons School of Art and Design in New York where he won the Perry Ellis Golden Thimble award in 1984.
Yes, Marc Jacobs is a great name in fashion, and his collections, under which ever name, are always feminine and radiant. Marc Jacobs is wearable class, something every it-girl loves, right?
Well… It made me decide to buy my first piece. I was able to get my hands on a fall 2004 season dress, showed here on the left on Gemma Ward. Soft high quality fabric. Sober design, deep cut, great length… For approximatly $400 I couldn’t leave it. I hope I’ll enjoy this first Marc Jacobs piece for a long time…. :-)