Profiles in Fashion: Marc Jacobs cover

Profiles in Fashion: Marc Jacobs

Author: Branscomb, Leslie Wolf

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 8.2
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 14579
Points per Word 0.000206
Page Count 112
Points per Page 0.026786

Description

This biography chronicles the life of fashion designer Marc Jacobs, discussing his childhood, schooling, ideas on fashion and trends, influence on the fashion industry, and worldwide renown as a top designer.

Quick Summary

This biography chronicles the life of fashion designer Marc Jacobs, from his childhood and schooling through his rise to worldwide renown as a top designer who revolutionized the fashion industry with his unique ideas on fashion and trends. The book explores themes of creative vision, artistic development, business acumen, and perseverance in a competitive industry. If your kid loves biographies about innovative artists and creators like those in "Who Was Steve Jobs?" they'll be drawn to this detailed look at how Jacobs became one of fashion's most influential voices. This is ideal for middle schoolers in grades 6-8 who have an interest in fashion, design, or creative careers, with its AR Level of 8.2 making it suitable for strong readers at that level.