In Interview Magazine’s 2008 editorial featuring Marc Jacobs, the designer takes center stage in a series of surreal, self-referential portraits that blur the line between fashion and performance. Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Jacobs appears in exaggerated makeup and theatrical styling, embodying a persona both flamboyant and introspective. The editorial, known for its bold visual language, plays with themes of identity, transformation, and the spectacle of self-presentation.
At the time, Jacobs was at the height of his influence, having revitalized Louis Vuitton while pushing his eponymous label into increasingly experimental territory. This editorial reflected his penchant for reinvention, aligning with the performative aspects of his public persona—often oscillating between provocation and self-deprecation. The images, accompanied by a candid interview, captured Jacobs in a moment of personal and professional evolution, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of fashion’s most unpredictable figures.
