“I like characters. I like spirited characters whether they exist in fiction or real life. Whether they're the invention of artistic people or directors, musicians. I think music and art and fashion designers inspire me and I like characters.”

American fashion designer

Marc Jacobs is an American fashion designer. He is the head designer of his own label, Marc Jacobs, and was previously the creative director of Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2014. He also led Marc by Marc Jacobs, a diffusion line that ran for about fifteen years before ending after the fall and winter 2015 collection. At its height, the line had more than 200 retail stores in 80 countries. Jacobs appeared on Time magazine’s 2010 Time 100 list and ranked #14 on Out magazine’s 2012 list of the 50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America.