Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Marc Jacobs

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Marc Jacobs Marker

Inscription. A fashion prodigy, Marc Jacobs has attracted attention from the very beginning of his career. Known first for his clever, witty designs, as in his Freudian slip” dress, he became controversial with his “grunge” collection for Perry Ellis in 1992. His current success both Louis Vuitton in Paris and for his own New York-based collection, rests on his ability to meld the past with the present.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.326′ N, 73° 59.239′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Theater District. It was at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and 41st Street, on the right when traveling north on Seventh Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Knickerbocker Hotel (about 400 feet away); New Amsterdam Theatre (about 400 feet away); Medal of Honor Recipients (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer

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nearby. Norma Kamali (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Betsey Johnson (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Stephen Burrows (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Geoffrey Beene (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Bill Blass (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Diane von Furstenberg (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Calvin Klein (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Fashion Walk of Fame (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Lauren (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Rucci (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Donald Brooks (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Mercury Theatre (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . . Marc Jacobs. Biography website entry:
By the age of 15, he was attending the High School of Art and Design during

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Marc Jacobs Marker

the day and, after school, working at the upscale clothing boutique Charivari. The staff of Charivari allowed their young stockboy to design sweaters for the store in between his tasks of folding clothes and dressing mannequins. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by E news, unknown

3. Marc Jacobs

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.