Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Nirvana smiley-face dispute
Nirvana sued over the alleged unauthorized use of a graphic resembling the band's smiley-face logo in the Bootleg Redux Grunge collection. The parties settled by 2024.
2013
Fur-labeling controversy
A report alleged that material described as faux fur in Marc Jacobs garments was actually raccoon-dog fur sourced from China, creating criticism over product labeling and animal welfare.
2008
Scarf-design plagiarism allegation
Jacobs was accused of copying a scarf design created by Swedish designer Gösta Olofsson in the 1950s. The matter was resolved through compensation to Olofsson's son.