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Marc Jacobs and rock band Nirvana reach agreement after years of dispute over smiley logo

Marc Jacobs, artist Robert Fisher and rock band Nirvana have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over the rights to the "smiley" logo, according to a document published July 9 in federal court in California. The dispute began in 2018, when Nirvana, one of the best-selling American bands of all time, sued Marc Jacobs over the use of a logo in its...

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Marc Jacobs closes international fashion month with a show about joy

Marc Jacobs' Autumn/Winter 2024 show, held in New York's Public Library on Monday, lasted a mere six minutes, yet left an indelible impression on its audience that will resonate for some time to come. Embracing a theme of joy, Jacobs explained in the show notes: "We use fashion to embrace bold and courageous self-expression to articulate and...

Business

Luxury brands bolster IP defences as handbag market booms

The allure of designer handbags has long attracted counterfeiters, prompting luxury brands to employ a multi-faceted approach to intellectual property protection, according to insights from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) magazine. The global handbag market, projected to reach 68.31 billion dollars this year according to...

Business

LVMH appoints advisors, reports say, as it considers sale of Marc Jacobs

LVMH and Marc Jacobs are once again gracing the headlines this week, with speculation swirling around the potential sale of the New York-based brand. Despite efforts to quash rumors, whispers of a possible transaction persist, keeping industry observers on the edge of their seats. Last week, Bloomberg stirred the pot by reporting that LVMH, the...

Business

Marc Jacobs to halt use of reptile and ostrich skins

Following in the path of other luxury counterparts, Marc Jacobs has now confirmed that it will be banning the use of reptile and ostrich skins in its collections, according to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The nonprofit organisation has been pressuring Marc Jacobs, and other brands of the same calibre, to make such a...

Business

Safilo and Marc Jacobs renew eyewear licensing agreement

Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs have announced the early renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031. "During these 20 years Marc Jacobs has grown to become one of the most emblematic brands of Safilo's contemporary and premium offering, with a strong global appeal for both men and...

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Marc Jacobs teams up with Rubric Initiative for mentorship programme

American fashion brand Marc Jacobs is partnering with Rubric Initiative, an organisation dedicated to changing the fashion industry by addressing its barriers to entry, on a multi-part instalment mentorship programme aimed at the next generation. Rubric works with leading industry figures to create educational resources and mentorship...

Fashion |Beauty Featured

Marc Jacobs is returning to beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty is set to make a comeback after the New York-based designer signed an expanded licensing deal with Coty, adding beauty to its successful fragrance partnership. In a statement, Sue Nabi, chief executive at Coty, said: “The expansion and extension of our longstanding agreement with the house of Marc Jacobs, now in its 20th year,...

Fashion |In Pictures

Marc Jacobs collaborates with Blumarine

Heaven by Marc Jacobs, the Gen Z line from the US fashion designer, has launched a capsule collection with luxury label Blumarine that combines "Italian flair with American streetwear". The Blumarine by Marc Jacobs 11-piece collection features best-selling items from both brands, including pink camo print pieces, embroidered denim tops, jackets...

Fashion Featured

Marc Jacobs held a three-minute fashion show

Fashion maestro Marc Jacobs surprised the industry with a blink-and-you-miss-it runway show at the New York Public Library this week, showcasing the brand's Fall 2023/24 collection. Departing from tradition, the models strutted at a breakneck pace, emulating the finale, after which Mr Jacobs took a bow. In total the show took just three minutes....

Retail |In Pictures

Heaven by Marc Jacobs is coming to London

Heaven, Marc Jacobs' Gen Z line, is set to open its first store in London. So far, the brand has only been available directly through its own store in Los Angeles, online and in the Marc Jacobs flagship on Madison Avenue in New York. In addition, there are retailers such as Dover Street Market in New York, Los Angeles and London as well as...

Fashion |In Pictures

Heaven by Marc Jacobs collaborates with Benjamin Reichwald

Swedish rapper and designer Benjamin Reichwald, better known as Bladee, has collaborated with Heaven by Marc Jacobs on a special capsule collection. The nine-piece capsule features beanies, baby tees, zip hoodies, knit sweaters, puffer vests, trousers, and jewellery, inspired by his mixed media artworks that “translate dreamscape worlds and the...