Bookmarc
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (bookstores) |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Marc Jacobs, Brian Duffy |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France |
| Products | Books, branded merchandise |
| Parent | Marc Jacobs |
Bookmarc (presented as BOOKMARC) is a chain of bookstores established and managed by the high-end fashion label Marc Jacobs. Its inaugural store debuted on Bleecker Street in Manhattan in 2010, followed by additional outlets in major cities such as Tokyo, London, and Paris. Each venue functions both as a bookstore and an event venue, offering a curated selection of art and photography publications alongside exclusive branded products. The spaces have also served as venues for events and exhibitions featuring notable figures from the fashion world, including Kendall Jenner and Takashi Murakami.
History
The year 2010 marked the launch of two Bookmarc stores, one situated in New York City and the other in Los Angeles, a joint effort by Marc Jacobs and photographer Brian Duffy. The New York branch was located in the former premises of Biography Book Shop, forming part of six Marc Jacobs storefronts unveiled simultaneously within the West Village. The opening stirred some debate among local residents, as reported by sources such as Publishers Weekly and The New York Times. Subsequently, Bookmarc sections were incorporated into existing Marc Jacobs retail locations across the United States.
By 2012, Bookmarc expanded into European markets with new stores opening in Paris and London. The following year, a Tokyo location was introduced in the Shibuya district, designed by Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects. That same year saw a collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Brooklyn-based artist Wes Lang, producing a limited-edition stationery line featuring gold accents. However, in 2016, several Marc Jacobs outlets in Los Angeles, including Bookmarc, ceased operations.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, physical stores were closed temporarily, prompting Bookmarc to shift focus to virtual engagement through weekly Instagram Live sessions. These included interactive Q&A segments, one notably featuring a discussion between model Tonne Goodman and fashion editor Wendy Goodman.
Events
In 2012, Kate Moss held a book signing for Kate: The Kate Moss Book at the London venue, attracting notable figures such as Stella McCartney, Boy George, Pedro Almodóvar, Florence Welch, among others.
The Manhattan store hosted a 2015 event featuring Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, and Gigi Hadid for a LOVE Magazine signing aimed at supporting Designers Against Aids.
In 2017, actor Shota Matsuda launched his photography collection Careering at the Tokyo location, which also included a live musical performance and a photo exhibition. That same year, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, fashion director of T Magazine, conducted a signing for the second issue of Mastermind Magazine at the Manhattan site. Additionally, Heidi Klum organized a signing event for her publication Heidi Klum by Rankin.
The 2018 Ukiyo-e Project collaborated with photographers Brian Duffy and Terry O'Neill to present an exhibition at the bookstore showcasing David Bowie portraits rendered in woodblock print style.
Goodman introduced her book Point of View in 2019 with a launch event at the Manhattan location attended by Anna Wintour, Gigi Hadid, and others. Meanwhile, Takashi Murakami and Verdy exhibited a joint art show at the Tokyo venue that same year.
In September 2023, multiple events were held at the Manhattan store. Carine Roitfeld marked the release of her book Fantasies: Carine Roitfeld Fashion Book, published by Rizzoli. Linda Evangelista and Steven Meisel presented their collaborative coffee table book Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel. Sofia Coppola also hosted a signing for her retrospective volume Sofia Coppola Archive: 1999-2023.