Marc Jacobs
Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs
The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.


Spring/Summer 2014 | The Season That Was
In what has become a bi-annual BoF tradition, editor-in-chief Imran Amed looks back at the fashion season that's just come to a close.

Spring/Summer 2014 | The Season That Was
In what has become a bi-annual BoF tradition, editor-in-chief Imran Amed looks back at the fashion season that's just come to a close.

Carlos Jereissati, the Man Who Brought Luxury to Brazil
According to the International Monetary Fund, Brazil is set to clock in as the world’s sixth largest economy in 2013. BoF meets shopping mall magnate Carlos Jereissati, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, who is helping international luxury brands tap the opportunity.

Carlos Jereissati, the Man Who Brought Luxury to Brazil
According to the International Monetary Fund, Brazil is set to clock in as the world’s sixth largest economy in 2013. BoF meets shopping mall magnate Carlos Jereissati, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, who is helping international luxury brands tap the opportunity.

Brand-Hungry LVMH Seeks New Niche as Vuitton Flags
PARIS, France — Neverfull - the name of Louis Vuitton's best-selling handbag - sums up well its parent LVMH: even if it snapped up all of the world's

Brand-Hungry LVMH Seeks New Niche as Vuitton Flags
PARIS, France — Neverfull - the name of Louis Vuitton's best-selling handbag - sums up well its parent LVMH: even if it snapped up all of the world's

Week in Review | BoF 500, Tom Ford, Adrian Joffe, Ruling Gulf Retail, Sonam Kapoor, Sneakerboy, Marc Jacobs
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | BoF 500, Tom Ford, Adrian Joffe, Ruling Gulf Retail, Sonam Kapoor, Sneakerboy, Marc Jacobs
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Marc Jacobs’ Vuitton Exit Seen as Double Boost to LVMH
PARIS, France — Marc Jacobs 's departure from Louis Vuitton to focus on an initial public offering of his own brand is set to provide a double boost

Marc Jacobs’ Vuitton Exit Seen as Double Boost to LVMH
PARIS, France — Marc Jacobs 's departure from Louis Vuitton to focus on an initial public offering of his own brand is set to provide a double boost

Market Pulse | Buying Designers Like It’s 1999
The Savigny Luxury Index has gained good ground in September and is up by 3.7 percent, outperforming the MSCI World Index by over one percentage point, as Asian tourist flows to Western fashion hubs remain strong and the world's largest luxury conglomerates snap up young designers, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

Market Pulse | Buying Designers Like It’s 1999
The Savigny Luxury Index has gained good ground in September and is up by 3.7 percent, outperforming the MSCI World Index by over one percentage point, as Asian tourist flows to Western fashion hubs remain strong and the world's largest luxury conglomerates snap up young designers, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

Marc Jacobs Exits Louis Vuitton, Focusing on IPO
Following many months of speculation, Marc Jacobs is exiting his position as the creative director of Louis Vuitton to prepare for the IPO of the Marc Jacobs label, LVMH and Jacobs have confirmed.

Marc Jacobs Exits Louis Vuitton, Focusing on IPO
Following many months of speculation, Marc Jacobs is exiting his position as the creative director of Louis Vuitton to prepare for the IPO of the Marc Jacobs label, LVMH and Jacobs have confirmed.

The Family Firms Ruling Fashion in the Gulf States
To accompany the launch of the BoF 500, Robb Young examines how an omnipotent cartel of deep-pocketed families have managed to anchor themselves in the lucrative fashion markets of the Gulf States.

The Family Firms Ruling Fashion in the Gulf States
To accompany the launch of the BoF 500, Robb Young examines how an omnipotent cartel of deep-pocketed families have managed to anchor themselves in the lucrative fashion markets of the Gulf States.

Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt
Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.

Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt
Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy
Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy
Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




