Marc Jacobs: Turning Anything Into Luxury

In this engaging episode, we sat down with Marc Jacobs as we reflect on his storied career in fashion, from his early days working at Charivari to his influential tenure at Perry Ellis, where he introduced the iconic grunge collection.

We dive into his creative collaborations, including those with Stephen Sprouse and the inspiration behind his work at Louis Vuitton. Marc shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing, relationships, and the importance of following one's creative instincts.

The episode provides a glimpse into his approach to fashion design and the impact he's had on the industry.

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Early Encounters and Friendships

02:13 Growing Up in New York

04:10 Fashion Philosophy and Influences

06:25 Journey to Parsons and Early Career

09:00 Perry Ellis and the Grunge Collection

17:13 Trust Your Instincts: Lessons from the Grunge Collection

18:19 The Decline of Perry Ellis Women's Collection

19:23 Marc Jacobs' Creative Freedom at Bergdorf Goodman

20:09 The Energizing Effect of Marc Jacobs' Shows

21:37 The Cultural Impact of the Grunge Era

22:11 Chloe Sevigny's Rise from Intern to Star

24:29 Marc Jacobs' Life Between New York and Paris

25:41 Collaborations and Friendships in Fashion

30:06 The Legacy of Marc Jacobs' Collaborations

36:44 The Creative Process Behind Fragrances

Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.

Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. 

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