Marc Jacobs Named Most Influential Designer

Marc Jacobs landed a coveted spot in Time Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. His Friend Victoria Beckham, who once starred in his ad campaigns, had the honor of toasting Jacobs—the only fashion designer to make the list—in the issue.

Although not technically featured in the Top 100, a few other designers were included in other ways. Donna Karan interviews architect Zaha Hadid about her amazing organic creations, Donatella Versace highlights Jet Li about their efforts assisting Chinese earthquake victims and Tom Ford interviews model and activist Liya Kebede whom he helped discover.


From the article:

Marc Jacobs is undoubtedly one of the most influential designers of all time. He has never followed fashion or trends; he follows his heart and sets trends. His passion for popular culture infuses his designs with irreverence, color and energy. It's what sets him far ahead of his peers. He is not afraid to go against the grain and never feels the pressure to conform.

Marc, 47, is one of the most interesting and intellectual men I have ever known. He inspires and educates me every time we meet. He changes how we see fashion with each collection he shows, be it his work for Louis Vuitton or his own baby, the Marc Jacobs line, which he started in 1986. He finds beauty all around him, and his aesthetic is like no other. You can always tell when someone is wearing Marc Jacobs.