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.


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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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,

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,

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?

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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