Revered by fashion lovers all over the world, vintage Marc Jacobs bags, jackets, dresses and shoes are sophisticated yet edgy. The award-winning American designer is known for a pop culture-inspired aesthetic that combines elements of grunge, preppiness and couture for pieces with broad appeal. Jacobs was instrumental in modernizing esteemed luxury house Louis Vuitton — he introduced the company’s inaugural ready-to-wear line for women and men and even reimagined its logo — while simultaneously growing his signature brand, which is today celebrated for its innovative reinterpretations of classic designs, bright colors and oversize prints.
Marc Jacobs was born in New York City in 1963. His father died when he was seven years old and he went on to live with his grandmother who deeply encouraged his creative spirit. He attended the High School of Art and Design while working at cult Manhattan clothing boutique Charivari. In his role as a stockboy at the store, he met designer Perry Ellis, who suggested he attend the Parsons School of Design. He did so, and for his senior thesis project at the school, Jacobs designed sweaters emblazoned with Op art graphics that earned him considerable attention from the fashion industry.
In 1984, Jacobs and his friend and business partner Robert Duffy launched the Marc Jacobs label. A year later, Jacobs received the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent. In 1997, Jacobs was named the creative director of Louis Vuitton, a position he held until 2014. He pushed the brand forward through collaborations with major contemporary artists and designers like Stephen Sprouse, Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince and Yayoi Kusama. This cooperative model has become a mainstay of the brand.
While helping the venerable luxury house earn accolades — and scores of new fans — for partnerships that melded fashion with art, Jacobs was also working on his namesake projects. He continued to design for his flagship line and debuted Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001. Although the Marc by Marc Jacobs diffusion label closed in 2015, Jacobs has gone on to introduce beauty, fragrance and children’s lines.
In 2020, Jacobs launched Heaven. A collaboration with Australian-born Ava Nirui — the art director at Jacobs’s flagship brand — the line comprises gender-neutral skirts, chokers and other garments and accessories that are aimed at a younger audience and draw on our era’s renewed appreciation for 1990s fashion.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America named Jacobs the Accessories Designer of the Year four times. The organization named him the Menswear Designer of the Year in 2002 — he was also honored with a plaque on the Fashion Walk of Fame in Midtown Manhattan that year — and the Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2016.
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Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare early MARC JACOBS navy blue runway early 90s parachute cargo dress! Features functional buttons all the way up the front of the dress. Can be worn a...
Marc Jacobs Runway 1920s Flapper Style Taupe Size 2 Tiered Polka Dot Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic MARC JACOBS Runway collection 20s style flapper dress! Features a fitted taupe silk taffeta bodice with a soft lightweight tiered silk velvet skirt. Skirt features five tiers wi...
Navy cotton chemise dress with pleats and ruffles Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy cotton chemise dress with pleats and ruffles; SIZE 42 ( Fr) 12 (Us)
LOUIS VUITTON beige wool cream lace overlay V neck sleeveless knit dress S
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON beige wool cream lace overlay V neck sleeveless knit dress S Reference: MELK/A00458 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Material: Wool, Blend Color: Beige, Cream...
Early 2000s Marc Jacobs Collection Size 10 Black A - Line Silk Tiered Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Early 2000s MARC JACOBS COLLECTION black silk tiered short sleeve empire waist dress! Features the finest most luxurious silk, with a fitted bodice that elegantly sits slightly off t...
Marc Jacobs Vintage Black Satin Dress Circa 2000 with Tulle Pleats
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 United States Marc Jacobs black waxed satin dress, cut inspired from the 1920s revisited in a modern way, typical of the designer's spirit. On the bottom of the skirt, ple...
Marc Jacobs Sz 8 Black Purple Peacock Feather Print Cut Out Back Racerback Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Utterly chic Marc Jacobs Collection (Main/High Line) dress! Features purple peacock feathers printed throughout. Soft black cotton. Racerback that wraps around the waist, with hook-a...
Marc Jacobs New Gray and White Denim Flower Size 0 / 2 Fit n' Flare Corset Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new MARC JACOBS grey and white flower printed cotton denim dress! Features allover flowers printed throughout. Has a 1960s / 60s mod vibe that is effortlessly stylish! Cor...
Marc Jacobs Early 2000s Black and White Lace Houndstooth Checkered Mini Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic early 2000s MARC JACOBS black, white, and nude lace houndstooth mini dress! Features a black lace bodice with a nude underlay. Black and white houndstooth slightly flar...
Marc Jacobs pink dress US 6
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Rubiera, RE
Mark Jacobs pink cyclamen dress US 6 Spaghetti strap and and satin thin belt Size US 6 Made in USA 51% silk 49% wool Lined flat measures: Length cm. 97 Bust cm. ...
Runway Marc Jacobs Sz 2 / 4 Periwinkle Blue Ruched A-Line Babydoll Cotton Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Straight from the Marc Jacobs Runway! This beautiful Marc Jacobs number features an incredible amount of workmanship that is oh so flattering to the fi...
Marc Jacobs Collection White Yellow Blue Short Sleeve Size 2 Sac Nanydoll Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
New MARC JACOBS Collection empire waist silk babydoll puff sleeve dress! Features vibrant yellow, navy blue and white abstract print. Pleated ruffle ...
Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs Resort 2008 Black Sateen Wrap Dress
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Super chic archival Louis Vuitton dress - from the Resort 2008 collection by Marc Jacobs. Unworn with tag/spare button/fabric swatch. Made from slightly glossy cotton sateen, it has a 1950s inspired cut with wrap over front, Louis Vuitton embossed...
2008 Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Shirt Dress
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
This Marc Jacob for Louis Vuitton shirt dress was featured in the 2008 spring ready to wear collection. Described as a ‘chic take on the classic nurses uniform...
Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Red & Pink Striped Silk Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Celebrated American fashion designer Marc Jacobs launched his eponymous brand in 1984. He served as creative designer at Louis Vuitton from 1...
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs S/S 2004 Blue cut out mini silky dress
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Marc Jacobs - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2004 - Mini dress with plunging cut out on the back - Removable belt with mini buttons closure - Buttons and hid...
Marc Jacobs Midi dress - '10s
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Marc Jacobs midi dress in green wool, featuring a clean and linear cut. Made from high-quality wool, soft and durable, it provides comfort and long-lasting wear. The silk lining ensu...
2000S MARC JACOBS Burgundy Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in New York, NY
2000S MARC JACOBS Burgundy Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Black cocktail dress in linen and silk with ruffles Marc Jacob
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with ruffles Marc Jacob for Bergdorf Goodman. Fabric composition: 59% linen, 41% silk. White silk satin lining. ...
Marc Jacobs for Bergdorf Goodman 1920s Flapper Style Gray 20s Rayon Shirt Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
MARC JACOBS for BERGDORF GOODMAN early 2000s 1920s flapper style grey shirt dress ! Features a pleated bodice with a drop waist. Butto...
1990S MARC JACOBS Black Daisy Print Cotton Dress Grunge As/Is
By Marc Jacobs
Located in New York, NY
1990S MARC JACOBS Black Daisy Print Cotton Dress Grunge As/Is
MARC JACOBS Size 4 Dark Gray Metallic Polyester Mini Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress comes in a dark gray metallic polyester featuring a high collar, gold tone hardware, short sleeves, and a half zip closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked:...
MARC JACOBS black V-NECK SLEEVELESS BELTED Dress 6 S
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marc Jacobs v-neck pleated and ruched sleeveless dress in black polyester (100%). Lined in black silk (100%). Features a glitter gold-tone leather waist-belt and a sli...
Size: vintage 8; compare to size XS-S
Ceil Chapman Burgundy Velvet Quilted Metallic Brocade Day Dress - XS 1960s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two dif...
1988 Moschino "Kiss My Patch" Embroidered Strapless Polka Dot Dress
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Super fun and whimsical rare 1988 Moschino red and off-white polka dot strapless silk dress embroidered with playful cartoon patches all over the entire dress. An iconic piece of Fra...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
Givenchy Yellow and Orange Plaid Halter Top and Skirt set, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Givenchy Yellow, orange plaid cotton summer/vacation halter top and maxi skirt set. Fit size 4
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA chartreuse chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid, chartreuse green chenille dress with flared skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1990's. No size indicated however this will best fit a S or M. Approximate measurement...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictu...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Vintage 90s Little Black Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic, with an edge 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC little black dress! Features a fitted tailored bodice with black rosettes and appliqués on left waist. Flirty skirt can accomodate...
Vivienne Westwood striped open knit dress with tubular scarf, ss 2005
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood striped knitted dress ▪ Rib-knit skirt and collar ▪ Open-knit tubular scarf attached at the breasts ▪ Extra-long collar which doubles as a hood ▪ Can be styl...
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a love...
CHRISTIAN DIOR S/s 1999 Ivory Silk Pleated Midi Dress With Bead Strap/Hem
By Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This ethereal ivory pleated dress from CHRISTIAN DIOR spring summer 1999 collection features a flowy, draped silhouette that exudes elegance and ease. The bodice is adorned with stri...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Shimmer Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Shimmer Tweed Dress — Paris / GREECE Cruise 2018 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique Value: Over $8,000 – A radiant relic from Chanel’s Paris–Greece Cruis...
Etro multicolor floral stripe paisley print plunging cut out maxi dress gown
By Etro
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly feminine floor length dress by Etro from their Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection Low cut plunging neckline Floral, stripe and paisley multicolour...
Louis Vuitton Floral Print Lace Dress Sz.36
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your wardrobe with this stunning Louis Vuitton satin lace dress from the 2013 Collection by Marc Jacobs. Sz.36 The dress features a beautiful floral print and a flattering...
Marc Jacobs Silver Lamé Inspired Dress, 1920s
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a fun and modern take on the shift dresses of the 20s. Marc Jacobs incorporates a silver lame and a drop waist to give the perfect nod to an era. We can see this as an upscale n...
MARC BY MARC JACOBS purple 100% silk geometric print dress US2 S
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARC BY MARC JACOBS purple 100% silk geometric print dress US2 S Reference: GEGG/A00103 Brand: Marc by Marc Jacobs Designer: Marc Jacobs Material: Silk Color: Purple Pattern: Geometr...
Size: 2
MARC JACOBS Pre-Fall 2019 Size 2 The Disco Black Multi Color Stripe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOB Pre-Fall 2019 'Disco' dress in a multi-color stripe sequin material featuring an asymmetrical style, slip on, long sleeves, and a deep neckline. Excellent Pre-Owned Condit...
rare LOUIS VUITTON Marc Jacobs 2007 Runway pink rosebud embellished dress FR36 S
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON Marc Jacobs 2007 Runway pink rosebud embellished dress FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00005 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: 2007 - Runway Material:...
LOUIS VUITTON Stephen Sprouse Neon pink Graffiti Pop Rose green mini dress S
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Stephen Sprouse Neon pink Graffiti Pop Rose green mini dress S Reference: ANWU/A00666 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: Stephen Sprouse Material: F...
Marc Jacobs Louis Vuitton Precious Pink Mini Dress FR38
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton dress, probably by Marc Jacobs, in thick pale pink wool cloth, round neck with cutout on the upper chest, sleeveless, bottom decorated with a polka dot pattern in long ...
MARC JACOBS Pre-Fall 2019 Size 2 Black Multi-Color Asymmetrical Disco Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOB Pre-Fall 2019 'Disco' dress comes in a multi-color stripe sequin material featuring an asymmetrical style, slip on, long sleeves, and a deep neckline. Very Good Pre-Owned ...
MARC JACOBS Size XS White Pink Black Animal Print T-shirt Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS t-shirt dress comes in a multi-color mixed print material featuring a oversized fit, short sleeves, and a crew-neck. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XS Measu...
Perry Ellis By Marc Jacobs Striped Strapless Dress 1992
By Marc Jacobs, Perry Ellis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Perry Ellis by Marc Jacobs striped strapless dress with a center back zipper, black poc...
HEAVEN by MARC JACOBS Size S Green Olive Pleated Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
HEAVEN by MARC JACOBS dress comes in a olive green polyester featuring a pleated style, spaghetti straps, embroidered logo detail, and a back zip...
MARC by MARC JACOBS ivory cotton & champagne silk CAP SLEEVE Dress L
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marc by Marc Jacobs cap-sleeve shift dress in light vanilla supima cotton (55%) and modal (45%) and champagne silk ((54%), cotton (41%), and spandex (4%). With pleats ...