Marc Jacobs Says Black Women Inspired His Love of Long Nails

From New York to Paris, fashion designer Marc Jacobs has showcased his designs at some of the industry’s hottest fashion shows. celebrity fans Naomi Campbell and Janelle Monáe. But these days, Jacobs is increasingly making headlines for her own his fashion flair is more important than anything he sends out on the runway.

In a Instagram post from July 1st which garnered over 63,000 likes, Jacobs showed off her acrylic nails and sent a serious message to the black women who inspired her creative nail art.

“Thank you to Flo-Jo, Lil Kim, Missy, Sha’ Carri and all the beautiful creative black women who paved the way. Flowers, admiration and infinite respect to you,” Jacobs wrote.

Black women were quick to show their appreciation for Jacobs’ recognition, leaving comments on his post like, “Damn, the fact that you said that says a lot about you as a person and now I’m happy to always spend my money on your perfumes and bags! You make us love you. Just by being you!” and “Thank you for recognizing black women Marcquisha.” Even Lil’ Kim joined in on the conversation, comment, “Awwwww my best friend, this is beautiful and those beautiful nails too 💅 🫶.”

But some on social media have serious questions about how Jacobs takes care of her personal belongings with extra-long nails, asking, “How do you wipe your butt after you poop?”

In a recent interview with Vogue, Jacobs said his love for beautiful nails began when he was a child and was inspired by his mother and aunts, who kept their little fingers on point with a classic French manicure.

These days, Jacobs keeps her nails looking fresh with the help of Yulenny Garcia, owner of Muñeca Nail Salon in the Bronx, bringing her sense of style to every manicure.

“Marc is very passionate about every set we create,” Garcia told Vogue. “He designs each set himself.”

But the nails are just for him — Jacobs has no plans to incorporate nail art into his shows just yet.

“I do this for me, it’s a way to express myself. I just like having long nails, you know? Nothing more.” he said.