Marc Jacobs Shoes

All About Marc Jacobs

Born and bred in New York City, Marc Jacobs studied at Parson's school of design. It was there that he began producing and selling his first items--a range of hand knitted sweaters. By 1986, Jacobs had started designing under the Marc Jacobs label, and after just one year in business was awarded the prestigious Perry Ellis Award for new fashion. He was the youngest designer ever to do so.

Since then, the label has gone from strength to strength, collecting more celebrity fans and accolades along the way. With diffusion lines including Marc by Marc Jacobs, Stinky Rat and Little Marc, Jacobs would appear to have the fashion market covered for men, women and children.

This Season at Marc Jacobs Shoes

There are only a handful of styles on show in the shoe section of the official Marc Jacobs website, but they're more than enough to prove that he is no ordinary shoe designer. The first thing you'll notice is the heels. This season, Jacobs has used a chunky, yet tapered, Cuban style heel on everything from court shoes to boots. Even a classic pair of wedges are given an unusual cut-out heel featuring that quirky shape.

The next thing you'll notice are the bows. Marc Jacobs women's shoes are many things, but they're always feminine. A bow is added to leather boots to give an otherwise classic style that added something. Even Jacobs rain boots are works of art, with that distinctive high heel and shiny finish. This is the kind of boots you'll want to wear every day, not only when it rains!

Jacobs popular diffusion line, Marc by Marc Jacobs, displays the same variety of styles. The shoes here are slightly more casual, with some flats and boat shoes making an appearance alongside the higher heels. There's even a fabulous pair of thigh-high boots with buckle thigh for those brave enough to wear them.

Where to Buy Marc Jacobs Shoes

There's a small collection of Marc Jacobs shoes at eLuxury where you'll find python-print leather pumps, pretty bow-front heels, gorgeous calf-high leather boots and funky metallic Mary Janes. Prices vary, but expect to pay in the region of $350 for shoes and between $400 - $700 for boots.

There are more shoes by Marc Jacobs at Jildor, where you'll find yet more styles available, from pretty, flat-soled sandals to classic satin ballet pumps and beautiful patent leather peep-toes.

Still more Marc Jacobs styles can be found at:

• Shopbop
• Zappos
• Net-a-Porter
• NextTag

Ebay is also a happy hunting ground for those searching for Marc Jacobs shoes on a budget. As always when searching for designer footwear on eBay, however, you should check the seller's feedback carefully to make sure you're getting the real thing.