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Nirvana sues Marc Jacobs over reintroduced grunge collection

Not everyone is thrilled with the re-launch of Marc Jacobs’ grunge collection. The American designer issued his notorious grunge collection of the 1990s once again for resort 2019 with 26 iconic looks from the original collection, as was announced in early November. First introduced in 1992, the collection took inspiration from the aesthetics of...

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Marc Jacobs Beauty launches in Russia

Marc Jacobs Beauty has launched its first Russia-focused campaign when it will debut in Sephora in Russia in January 2019. Model Irina Shayk will be the face of the campaign, which was photographed by David Sims under creative direction by Katie Grand. Marc Jacobs Beauty is a collaboration between the designer and Kendo, the LVMH incubator of...

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Marc Jacobs to launch an affordably priced line

Marc Jacobs is returning to its former tactics. WWD reported this morning that the brand is set to launch a new, “democratically priced” line called The Marc Jacobs. The new line will launch with the brand’s pre-fall 2019 collection, as an entirely distinctive part from the Marc Jacobs runway collection. The brand had shuttered its Marc by Marc...

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Marc Jacobs to relaunch 90s grunge collection

London - Marc Jacobs is to re-issue his infamous 90s grunge collection he designed for Perry Ellis. Available for resort 2019, the story of Jacobs designing a collection based on Seattle's burgeoning grunge scene is a pinnacle in the history of fashion. In the early nineties Jacobs was creative director of Perry Ellis and for the brand's fall...

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Post-Slimane’s Celine, 5 epic design debuts that bombed

As we step over the critical carnage of Hedi Slimane’s debut collection for Celine, and the puzzling disappointment of Riccardo Tisci at Burberry, let’s regain perspective by reviewing some key moments throughout fashion’s history where the hired gun at a beloved house shot himself in the foot but still hobbled on towards victory. In fashion no...

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Video: Marc Jacobs Spring 2019 Runway Show

Presenting Marc Jacobs Spring 2019 Runway Show. Source: Marc Jacobs, YouTube

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Marc Jacobs brings back 'polished' to NY Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs, the darling of American high fashion, kept fashionistas kicking their heels Wednesday, before bringing the house down 90 minutes late with a dexterous display of 1950s glamor, pastels and ruffles. Jacobs returned to the Park Avenue Armory, where his models sashayed down an extra long glass runway, between transparent chairs. His...

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Marc Jacobs launches touchscreen smartwatch

Marc Jacobs is launching a touchscreen smartwatch. Jacobs’ Riley watch, previously only available in analog and hybrid smartwatch versions, debuts its touchscreen version on June 5. Available in three styles (golden case with white silicone strap; rosé gold case with taupe silicone strap; and black case with black silicone strap), the watch is...

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Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui launch collaborative capsule collection

Longtime friends Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui are launching a limited-edition collection together. The pair, who met each other at the Parsons School of Design in New York in the 1980’s, has teamed up with British illustrator Will Broome to develop a capsule collection offering bags, shoes, bag charms, T-shirts and sweatshirts.The pieces feature...

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Marc Jacobs debuts coconut based beauty collection

Marc Jacobs Beauty has launched a new summer collection titled Coconut Fantasy. The campaign features model Adwoa Aboah and was shot by David Sims. The four products in the collection include the matte O!Mega Bronzer Coconut Perfect Tan compact, a giant bronzer, infused with a coconut scent, the Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eye Shadow Palette in...

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Marc Jacobs puts its money in the cloud

Marc Jacobs’ eponymous fashion label is taking yet another step in its digitisation journey: the apparel company is collaborating with Microsoft to take its accounts payable and invoice processing on to the cloud, aiming at optimising its supply chain and payments systems. The fashion group has deployed an accounts payable and invoice automation...

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John Targon resigns as creative contemporary director of Marc Jacobs

Just after three months into the position, John Targon, creative contemporary director at Marc Jacobs has decided to call it quits. Confirming the development, spokesperson from LVMH Group, owner of the brand, told FashionUnited: “John Targon is a talented designer and we appreciate the work he has done here. Ultimately working together did not...