Marc Jacobs is one of the most famous contemporary fashion designers in the United States. He is the leading designer of his own fashion label – Marc Jacobs – as well as Marc by Marc Jacobs, a secondary line. The brand currently boasts over 200 retail stores in 80 countries across the globe, marketing clothes, Marc Jacobs perfume choices, handbags, makeup, and more.
From 1997 to 2014, Marc Jacobs also held the position of creative director of another famous design house, the French Louis Vuitton. Among his many accomplishments we mention that Jacobs was on Time Magazine’s “2010 Time 100” list of the 100 top influential people in the world.
Career Start and Fame
Marc Jacob formed Jacobs Duffy Designs Inc. in the mid-1980s, partnering with Robert Duffy, his creative collaborator. In 1986, Jacobs was supported by Onward Kashiyama USA, Inc. to design his first collection under the Marc Jacobs label.
In 1987, Jacobs was officially the youngest designer to ever be awarded the “New Fashion Talent” – the fashion industry’s highest tribute. The Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Perry Ellis Award did the honors. Then, in the fall of 1993, Jacobs Duffy Designs Inc. finally launched its licensing and design company under the name of Marc Jacobs International Company, L.P.
Come 1994, and Jacobs was already producing his first full collection of menswear. In 1997, after he took the position of creative director at Louis Vuitton, Jacobs also created the company’s first ready-to-wear clothing line. During his stay at LV, Marc Jacobs had the chance to collaborate with many popular artists, making a name for himself.
Marc by Marc Jacobs was founded in the spring of 2001, as a secondary line. In 2006, Jacobs partnered with Coty to distribute his new line of body-splash fragrances marketed in huge ten-ounce bottles at affordable prices. Even though they were originally sold solely in perfume boutiques, Marc Jacobs perfume bottle have become more popular over the past few years.
If you want to find out more about the fame and success of the Marc Jacobs collections, make sure to check out the designer’s official website.
Marc Jacobs Stores
In the summer of 2013, Marc Jacobs owned 285 retail stores – including those opened by Marc by Marc Jacobs and Marc Jacobs Collection – in 60 countries. In 2013 December, Marc Jacobs opened a new flagship store in Shanghai, which increased its Wall Street market value.
Two years later, Jacobs announced his secondary brand Marc by Marc Jacobs was coming to an end. The designer explained that he was looking to focus on the development of his main label, hoping to target to a more luxury-oriented audience.
Style
The Marc Jacobs brand is known worldwide for avant-garde and fine arts-driven campaigns. Instead of featuring traditional fashion models, the company often portrayed a group of cultural icons and artists. Add minimalist settings and high-profile photographers to the mix and you begin to understand what Marc Jacobs is all about.
According to Vogue, Marc Jacobs was a pioneer in establishing this “street wise aesthetics – a [mash up of] a little preppie, a little grunge, a little couture.”
In the fall of 2015, Jacobs launched a famous lifestyle campaign that featured big names and cultural icons like Cher, Sofia Coppola, Willow Smith, Winona Ryder, Anthony Kiedis and Daisy Lowe.
Marc Jacobs Perfume Collections
Marc Jacobs’ fragrances have already made a name for themselves in the luxury market – some more than the others. What started as an affordable perfume line soon became rather appreciated by celebrities and the public alike. If you are interested in notes of Sicilian bergamot, blonde wood and velvet gardenia, Marc Jacobs perfumes might be for you. Most of the products in Marc Jacobs Fragrances collection create young and fresh scents.
Bold, fun, and playful, the fragrances combine fruity floral blends and creative bottles to offer you the best scent for your skin. The young and enchanting “Daisy” continues to be one of the best-selling ladies fragrances of the brand. On the other hand, the newest addition – Marc Jacobs Decadence – brings a sophisticated and glamorous fragrance.
The various Marc Jacobs perfume collections released over the years have made women around the world fall in love with the unique scents and fragrances. If you’re looking to buy your first perfume from the label – or replenish your collection – check out our list of items below.
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Welcome to Daisy’s world: Feminine and fresh, with just a tinge of playful innocence. The Daisy’s heart notes are floral with a vintage edge of violet. A touch of whimsy compliments the sophisticated violet while also capturing the timeless flavor of Marc Jacobs’ feminine designs. Forever elegant and always enchanting—that’s the best description of Daisy—but not too serious.
Daisy has a sparkling floral core wrapped in warmth and comfort. The packaging – a reinterpretation bottle of the original Daisy – gives a nod to vintage holiday ornaments. It also celebrates the youthful spirit of the season, so why not buy it now as a gift?
Notes: Strawberry, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Violet Leaves and Petals, Gardenia, White Woods, Jasmine Petals, Vanilla, Musk.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”B01BPSMSPA” locale=”US” tag=”luxauthority-20″]Marc Jacobs “Decadence”[/easyazon_link]
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In 2015, Marc Jacobs launched Decadence, his first “mature” fragrance. This perfume brings the irreverent spirit of the label’s fragrances to a whole new level of elegance. “Decadence” makes a bold statement with a revolutionary fragrance design and luxurious craftsmanship inspired by one of Jacobs’ bestselling handbags.
The fragrance comes in 30, 50 and 100 ml bottles of eau de parfum. Even if you end up disliking the fragrance, the packaging will surely make you not regret the purchase. The bottle is designed to resemble a handbag with a gold chain, a (faux) python flap, and a silky black tassel. Anna Sui Dreams and other scents borrowed the purse-shaped bottle, but none so lavishly realized as Decadence.
Notes: Italian Plum, Iris Flower, Bulgarian rose, Jasmine Sambac, Orris, Liquid Amber, Vetiver, Papyrus Woods, Saffron.
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The pink edition of “Daisy Shine” perfume for women is one of the most iconic Marc Jacobs fragrances. Modern yet full of enchanting vintage appeal, this fragrance simply sparkles and delights with not effort. It makes for a generous Christmas gift for the special girl in your life. It’s a feminine combination of a spirited, happy scent and the embodiment of youthfulness.
Notes: Gardenia, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Musk, Violet, Jasmine, Vanilla, White Woods.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”B01M22J8CQ” locale=”US” tag=”luxauthority-20″]Marc Jacobs “Mod Noir”[/easyazon_link]
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A modern comeback for the classic note of gardenia, Mod Noir brings a whole new contemporary feel to a signature scent. The breezy floral fragrance opens with lush, dewy greens, which then make way for some freshly cut gardenias floating in sparkling water. Thanks to the creamy musk, your skin will borrow the scent of a sensual dry down.
Not to be ignored is the fascinating bottle inspired by Marc Jacobs’s quirky fashion prints. The interplay of black and white has already become an iconic presence in his runway collections. Some bold elements have been cleverly juxtaposed with the classic style. The bottle’s black and white stripes make for a striking contrast with its circular shape, just like the matte frosted finish opposes the shiny lacquer.
Notes: Greens, Gardenia, Creamy Musk.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”B00MRR0YJQ” locale=”US” tag=”luxauthority-20″]Marc Jacobs “Daisy Dream”[/easyazon_link]
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One whiff of this scent and you can already tell the perfume was inspired by the free spirit of blue skies and white daisies. “Daisy Dream” by Marc Jacobs reflects the designer’s irresistible attraction to femininity, intricate details and elegance. The result is a fresh reinterpretation of the iconic Daisy motif.
Thanks to the fruity-floral fragrance, the perfume gives off a light and breezy touch. It bursts with strong top notes which then give way to mellow heart notes of jasmine, lychee, and blue wisteria. The lingering scent of the base notes is the unmistakable coconut water. The bottle is embraced by laced daisies and adorned with gold hues.
Notes: Blackberry, Blue Wisteria, Pear, Coconut Water, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Musks, Lychee, White Woods.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”B00DJ7AJJI” locale=”US” tag=”luxauthority-20″]Marc Jacobs “Honey”[/easyazon_link]
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One of the most playful scents by Marc Jacobs, “Honey” is a sunny, energetic floral combined with an alluring, golden touch. The buzzing fragrance is the perfect mix of warmth and brightness. You will surely be energized by the bright splash of fruity punch and the freshness of green pear.
The heart of the scent comes in orange blossom tones, mingling with nectars of peach and honeysuckle for the ultimate note of femininity. The honey and smooth woods dry down to a pleasant golden base.
Notes: Pear, Juicy Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar, Apricot, Honeysuckle, Honey, Golden Vanilla, Smooth Woods.
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There’s nothing like a luxurious fragrance to make you feel like a queen ready to conquer the world. And that’s exactly what the Marc Jacobs perfume collections aspire to do – empower women everywhere. Whether you’re more into the playfulness tones of the “Daisy” collection or the irreverent scents of the “Decadence” line, you’re sure to find the perfume that dries down best on your skin.
