Sofia Coppola's 'Marc by Sofia' Offers Intimate Look at Marc Jacobs' Career

The documentary will provide behind-the-scenes access to the designer's preparations for his Spring 2024 collection.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola is bringing the story of iconic fashion designer Marc Jacobs to life in her latest documentary, 'Marc by Sofia'. The film will take an intimate, unconventional look at Jacobs' storied career, including his 16-year tenure as creative director at Louis Vuitton and the 12 weeks leading up to the launch of his Spring 2024 collection. Coppola and Jacobs, who have been friends since the 1990s, will also explore their longstanding personal relationship in the documentary.

Why it matters

As one of the most influential American designers of the modern era, Marc Jacobs' life and work have long been of great interest to the fashion world and beyond. This documentary offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into Jacobs' creative process and the inner workings of his celebrated career, providing valuable insight for fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.

The details

The A24 documentary will feature backstage footage and interviews with Jacobs as he prepares for the launch of his Spring 2024 collection. He will also reflect on his 16-year tenure as the creative director at Louis Vuitton and discuss his decades-long friendship with director Sofia Coppola, who initially hesitated to take on the project due to their close personal relationship.

  • The film will premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
  • Marc by Sofia will be released in select New York theaters on March 20, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on March 27, 2026.

The players

Sofia Coppola

An acclaimed American filmmaker who is directing the documentary on Marc Jacobs' career.

Marc Jacobs

An iconic American fashion designer who is the subject of the documentary and has a longstanding friendship with director Sofia Coppola.

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What they’re saying

“I always feel pretty vulnerable when I show work or when I share work, but I felt very comfortable exposing everything to Sofia. It felt very natural, once I was over the initial anxiety of actually participating.”

— Marc Jacobs (Variety)

“I wasn't thinking of doing a documentary, but I always love talking to Marc. He's interesting and inspiring. And so when the Cutlers approached me—they had talked to Marc about this documentary, and would I do it?—I thought, 'I can't do that. Because that's my friend, I'd have to do a good job.'”

— Sofia Coppola, Filmmaker (Variety)

What’s next

The film will premiere in select New York theaters on March 20, 2026 before expanding to a nationwide release on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

This documentary promises to provide a rare, intimate glimpse into the creative mind and storied career of one of fashion's most iconic designers, Marc Jacobs, through the lens of his longtime friend and acclaimed filmmaker, Sofia Coppola.