| In the world of fashion, which let's face it, decides what | | | | More recently, in 1999, Marc was named CFDA's |
| is hip for the rest of the world, there are only two | | | | Accessory Designer of the Year. We can be sure |
| ways to dress. You can dress to the prevailing trend's | | | | that in the future, more accolades will be granted him, |
| current whim, like famed celebrities, or dress to be one | | | | and that he will continue to astonish us with his work. |
| of those people whose style rises above the changing | | | | Marc's abilities garnered him the attention of industry |
| trends and is timeless. | | | | insiders. He was granted a position at the celebrated |
| Any other handbag might be the flavor of the month, | | | | Perry Ellis design house, and created a highly |
| or week, but a Marc Jacobs handbag is something | | | | successful grunge style. Although this product was |
| that stands out from the mass of imitators and | | | | successful, Marc was kicked out because his work |
| knockoffs. With its bold colors and striking styles, Marc | | | | clashed with house's image. Never daunted, Marc |
| Jacobs handbags are made for a woman who prides | | | | continued to create and gain supporters and fans, |
| herself on distinction, by a man who has defined | | | | finally launching the highly sought after Marc by Marc |
| himself for his excellence in design and his eye for | | | | Jacobs brand, which includes the prestigious Marc |
| fashion forward style. | | | | Jacobs handbags. Currently Marc is Louis Vuitton's |
| The Marc Behind Marc Jacobs | | | | creative director. |
| Marc Jacobs was born in New York City in 1963. Even | | | | Marc introduced his hallmark Marc Jacobs handbags |
| as a young child his talent for design and his superb | | | | collection in 2000. Even as the line swelled in popularity, |
| eye stood out. His father took note of young Marc's | | | | Marc Jacobs handbags maintained Marc's singular |
| abilities and encouraged him to develop them, enrolling | | | | style and displayed a sophistication that never sways |
| him in New York's High School of Art and Design. | | | | with changing trends. Marc Jacobs handbags are |
| Marc moved from there to the world renowned | | | | known for their fashion forward edginess, their defining |
| Parson's School of Design in 1981. | | | | grunge look startling and pleasing at the same time. |
| While at Parson's he created his own distinct style, | | | | In 2002, Marc paired up with his friend Christy |
| classy yet cutting-edge, and garnered many awards | | | | Turlington to design a yoga bag to benefit Cancer |
| including Design Student of the Year and the Chester | | | | Care. But today there's even more. Marc by Marc |
| Weinberg Gold Thimble. Marc also become the | | | | Jacobs boasts an entire line of signature accessories |
| youngest artist to be awarded The Council of Fashion | | | | that are meant to accompany Marc Jacobs handbags. |
| Designer's of America's (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for | | | | Marc's distinct style and enlightened design certainly |
| New Fashion Talent, the Nobel prize of the fashion | | | | has not been fully exploited, so we'll just have to wait |
| industry. | | | | and see what will come next. |