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Robert Duffy

Former President, Marc by Marc Jacobs

As Marc Jacobs’ business partner from day one, he helped build a global womenswear brand with ventures like the now-shuttered Marc by Marc.

Robert Duffy
News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head

Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.

News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head

Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever

Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.

News & Analysis

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever

Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley Named Creative Director and Womenswear Design Director at Marc by Marc Jacobs

NEW YORK, United States — Marc by Marc Jacobs has named Katie Hillier the company's new creative director. Hillier, in turn, has appointed fellow

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley Named Creative Director and Womenswear Design Director at Marc by Marc Jacobs

NEW YORK, United States — Marc by Marc Jacobs has named Katie Hillier the company's new creative director. Hillier, in turn, has appointed fellow


Workplace & Talent

Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning

NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have

Workplace & Talent

Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning

NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have


Technology

CEO Talk | Robert Duffy, President, Marc Jacobs International

In our latest CEO Talk, Robert Duffy, longtime business partner of Marc Jacobs, speaks to BoF about the power of Twitter.

Technology

CEO Talk | Robert Duffy, President, Marc Jacobs International

In our latest CEO Talk, Robert Duffy, longtime business partner of Marc Jacobs, speaks to BoF about the power of Twitter.


News & Analysis

VPL: The promise of a creative-business partnership

Most of the greatest fashion companies in the world are the result of a creative-business partnership. Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole . Valentino

News & Analysis

VPL: The promise of a creative-business partnership

Most of the greatest fashion companies in the world are the result of a creative-business partnership. Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole . Valentino


Global Markets

New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out

Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,

Global Markets

New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out

Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,


Global Markets

Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York

Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?

Global Markets

Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York

Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?


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