Marc Jacobs Net Worth: Marc Jacobs is a $200 million net worth American fashion designer. Marc Jacobs, previously Marc by Marc Jacobs, is the lead designer for his own fashion business. He launched his own brand in 1995 when he was just 24 years old. He has received several awards for his work with Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs, including the CFDA Award for International Menswear Designer of the Year in 2004 and 2009. In 2012, Vogue named him one of the 100 Most Influential People on the Planet. Jacobs grew up in Brooklyn, New York and began designing at age 18. He didn't complete his degree until three years later when he enrolled as a photography student at Pratt Institute. During this time, he also worked as an assistant photographer for Donna Karan and Christian Dior. In 1992, he moved to Paris where he became creative director of the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Under his leadership, the company expanded into new markets such as America and Asia. In 1999, he brought his design vision to life with his own label, which currently has more than 20 stores across the world. He has said that he wants to "reinvent" men's style-making it less formal and more accessible.