The Playful Marc Jacobs

Honestly, Marc Jacobs is THE man. Not only is he designing his own line, but he is also working as the head designer at Louis Vuitton. Needless to say, two fashion weeks per season is a lot, but it's also a huge honor. But what makes him worthy of these designer dream jobs? Let me tell you.

So he was born in New York on April 9, 1963. At the age of 15 he worked at an avant garde clothing boutique called Charivari. He went to the High School of Art and Design and graduated in 1981. Upon graduation he attended ( guess where) PARSONS! There he won the Perry Ellis gold Thimble Award in 84, the Chester Weinberg Gold Thimble Award and the Design Student of the year Award.


While at Parsons he designed and sold his first line of hand knit sweaters under a sketchbook label called Reuben Thomas, Inc.


He introduced his namesake line in 1986 and people quickly fell in love. So much so, that in 1987 Jacobs was the youngest designer to have even been awards The Council of Fashion Designers of America Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.

After graduating from Parsons he designed at Perry Ellis until his dismissal after he designed a "grunge" collection.

In 1992 Marc was given The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award. Rewards from his success began to pour in further in 1997 when he was names the creative direct of Louis Vuitton and developed the company's first ready-to-wear line. In 1999 and 2003 he was name Accessory Designer of the Year by the CFDA. In 2002 he was named Menswear Designer of the Year by the CFDA.

As one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in American" according to out magazine, he has earned himself about 6 CFDA awards and countless other awards and rightfully so. His clothing is electric and timeless. I never get tired of seeing what he sends down that runway, and that is trully a compliment.


Not to say that Mr. Jacobs has had a smooth ride to the top. Not only were tabloids and other forms of media attacking him personally based on his lifestyle and looks, but they were not letting him live his life. He receives the attend that most designers never see in their lifetime, Jacobs has been treated like a legit A list celeb. It is no wonder he told the times that " I’m starting to get very paranoid as to why it feels like so many people are against me, personally, at this point,” Jacobs said. “Despite whatever rumors you may have heard, I’m not out of my mind."


Regardless of all the talk we usually all know whats REALLY going on. He recently shot down rumors that he would be doing reality TV. His spokesperson says that " It's totally false. It's been causing a lot of confusion." ( cough rachelzoehillsthecity cough)

There were also rumors going around about a bribery for fashion show space in exchange for work out equipment. The verdict: who cares. People pay tips for everything. It's not like he is doing anything unethical. He likes a space, he wants it, he does what he needs to do to get it, end of story.


Move over Calvin Klein , you've got some "controversial ad campaign" competition. Marc was also undergoing recent controversy for his ads that were shut out of the pages of Men's Vogue. Now doesn't that just sound ridiculous? The readers of Men's Vogue would probably appreciate these type of ads. Honestly, in the times that we are in now, who has the right the REFUSE advertisement money, are you crazy?


Despite all the negative energy that people are throwing his way, he is still rising to the top. I got the word that tomorrow ( October 7th) Louis Vuitton will show its spring collection live on it's facebook page at 2:30pm Paris time, so 8:30 am New York time. Friend requests people, FRIEND REQUESTS.

On a better note Marc is in a loving relationship with Lorenzo Martone, an advertising executive. In June of 2009 they announced they would tie the knot in Provincetown Massachusetts.
(they are just too pretty)


Now you know a little about Marc Jacobs and this will allow you to enjoy his clothing that much more! lol


i love him. wanna see some Marc Jacobs Spring2010 clothes ? I know you do. See below.


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Thakoon Panichgul: Remember his name

So you know I absolutely had to write something about Thakoon P. who is the designer of two pieces Michelle Obama wore in the Pittsburg summit and a dress when President Obama accepted the nomination for President. Whoever she likes, I like... and as for Thakoon... I love. Let me give you some information about him.

This American fashion designer was born in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand and moved to Nebraska where he fell in love with photography. After graduating from Boston University in 97 with a degree in business he was offered the position to work as a buyer for J.Crew. But his time at J.Crew was short lived as he left to become a fashion writer for Harper's Bazaar and ended up studying at Parson's ( of course) for two years from 2001-2003.

His first line was put out in 2004 and the press went crazy. Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker were a few of the names that fell in love with is designs. The then 29-year-old designer quickly grabbed all the big wig fashion enthusiasts and they remain in his clutches. He doesn't exactly make the Avant Garde, statement clothing, but that is what his followers love about him. He has a minimalist, modern twist on things.


Thakoon was given the honor of designing for different companies such as footwear for Nine West in 2006 and White T-Shirts for Gap in 2008. He has even done a few things for Target in 2009. ( Seems like Target has become the " Must -Have- A -Line for department store... who knew! )



Award Center
2005: Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award for New Talent



The moral to this story is that anyone can have a vision and if executed properly, it can be respected by others. Though Thakoon has been graced by the " Obama" effect, I still believe that with or without Michelle's approval, he has some great designs.


I want people to keep in mind that just because he dressed Michelle, it doesn't mean that he ONLY needs to make stuff that would suit her in his collections. His collections have been criticised based on the idea that Michelle Obama wouldn't wear them... well duh... he is not her personal designer. He makes special pieces for the first lady, she doesn't pick through his already made designs. Please!

Anyways... I love Thakoon and his courage to switch from the numbers side of fashion to the creative side. There isn't a lot of information on him, but I know there soon will be. Watch out for him, because I smell a CFDA award in the near future.



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p.s. i wish his staff would have gotten cuter models or something ... these girls are a little...idk... not all, just some

Much Needed Dose of Michelle Obama

So I have been going through M.O.W. (Michelle-Obama-Withdraw) lately ... I mean what has she been wearing, who has she been wearing? Well I can tell you this, First Lady Michelle has a lot of diversity in her wardrobe with her pieces being designed by people coming from many different parts of the world.




Jackie- O inspired look, custom made for the First Lady by Thakoon Panichgul, Thai Born Designer.

Another Jason Wu( Canadian Born) master piece.

Another piece by Thakoon, who designs out of New York.
Dress by Zero + Maria Cornejo a Chilean designer.
Dress by the one and only, DVF, Belgium born president of the CFDA.

A delicate Nina Ricci dress, whose founder Maria Ricci was born in Turin.

Jason Wu dress, Micheal Kors ( New York born) black coat and Azzedine Alaia( born in Tunisia) studded belt! This is , by far,my favorite look!
Michelle in Oscar de la Renta ( from the Dominican Republic).

And of course, what would a Michelle Obama post be without a J. Crew piece ( the sweater) !


Don' t you just fall in love with her all over again!

Check the designer line up:

Jason Wu

Maria Ricci
DVF
Thakoon Panichgul

Maria Cornejo