Marc Jacobs’ Post

Thank you to our teams who joined us last month for a few different activities to celebrate Pride! The highlight was last week with our Pride Panel: Out and Open that we hosted in our corporate offices. Led by guest moderator, Steve Cruz, from the The Ali Forney Center, this panel featured three Marc Jacobs leaders – Robert Rizzolo, Peter Panagiotopoulos, and Logan Pierce – each of whom shared their unique and personal narratives about coming out. Their stories not only touched hearts but also sparked crucial conversations around visibility, allyship, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. This discussion was concluded with a guest appearance from our founder and LBGTQIA+ icon, Marc Jacobs himself, whose words were a powerful reminder of the strength in authentic self-expression. #Pride2024 #MarcJacobs #TheAliForneyCenter #GratefulNotHateful

Last month, Marc Jacobs, had the privilege of participating in the “What Now? Graduate Survival Guide” hosted by the Sarabande Foundation: Established by Lee Alexander McQueen. In these series of talks and workstations, our internal team consisting of Adrienne Alaimo, Lauren Zampaglione and Mishaal Anwar offered career guidance to graduating fashion students and emerging talents by empowering them to explore their creative potential and enhance their prospects for post-college employment. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing resources to young creatives and developing a strong talent pipeline for future talents in the industry. Thank you to Trino Verkade and the Sarabande Foundation, Jasmine Humphrey and the team at LVMH for inviting Marc Jacobs to take part in this incredible program! #WhatNow! #MarcJacobs #LVMHtalents #Sarabandefoundation #NextGEN

In celebration of National Volunteer month, Marc Jacobs collaborated with The Ali Forney Center (AFC). The AFC works to protect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to be independent by providing meals, medical & mental health care, HIV counseling & testing, emergency & transitional housing, work readiness programMing, and more.   Our employees partnered with the team at the AFC drop-in center to set up a pop-up boutique with the inventory of product donations they’ve received at the center. Our employees then helped each youth find the products they needed through a personalized shopping experience, providing them with not just essential items but also a Marc Jacobs gift for each client that attended!   We look forward to continuing this important work together. 🌈✨ #MarcJacobs #AliForneyCenter #VolunteerMonth #LGBTQ+ #CommunitySupport

We are thrilled to showcase our Chief Merchandising Officer, Robert Rizzolo, who recently captivated audiences at the Retail and Real Estate Conference hosted by NYU Stern School of Business. He demonstrated our dedication to nurturing emerging talent and engaging in meaningful dialogue about current industry trends.  Robert delivered compelling insights into the luxury retail sector, alongside industry peers, discussing everything from analyzing current retail strategies to forecasting the future of experiential retail. His expertise sparked a robust discussion on how the future of fashion will take shape   #MarcJacobs #NYUstern #LVMH #RetailInnovation #FutureOfFashion

As we continue to celebrate our 40th anniversary, we want to take this time to recognize our history and share the moments that have made our time at Marc Jacobs special. Each month for the rest of the year, we will showcase our employees and their #MarcMoments. Hear about Ali Neilon, our Merchandiser for Ready-To-Wear and Heaven. 

Last month we invited our four-legged friends to our Prince Street flagship to celebrate our Pet Portraits event series. Local New York City artist, Ben Lenovitz, was on hand every Saturday in March to paint pet portraits on our favorite Marc Jacobs totes. Check out the models and finished products!

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it's crucial to reaffirm our commitment to amplifying the voices of women, uplifting one another, and championing equality in every sphere. Last week, we had the honor of hosting an illuminating panel discussion, led by Ava Farshidi, and featuring three outstanding leaders from Marc Jacobs - Beth Robertson, Meena Subramoni Swihart, and Paige Perrin. This insightful discussion explored the realms of leadership, mentorship, and women's empowerment, leaving us profoundly inspired. Let’s come together to celebrate the resilience, tenacity, and brilliance of women everywhere. It's through these shared experiences, collective wisdom, and unwavering support that we continue to break barriers and pave the way for future generations.

Happy Women’s History Month! Please meet Ava Farshidi, Senior Director of Legal at Marc Jacobs, and Chief of Staff for the LVMH Employee Resource Group dedicated to gender equality in the workplace, ELLESVMH. Yesterday, Ava moderated our internal panel discussion on Women in Leadership. Swipe below to hear more about Ava’s work at Marc Jacobs and on Gender Equity.

Meet Shawntee Bennett, Store Manager of our newly opened Yorkdale Store, and find out what she loves about working at Marc Jacobs.