Fashion Mogul Calls Luigi Mangione A ‘Trendsetter,’ Makes Offer Ahead Of Trial

August 20, 2026 3:55 PM ET Fashion designer Marc Jacobs called Luigi Mangione a “trendsetter” and expressed interest in dressing him for his upcoming murder trial.Jacobs appeared on an episode of Variety’s “Lie Detector Test” and was asked about the slew of celebrities who have previously worn his fashion label at thei

Gilbert Carrasquillo / Gilbert Carrasquillo, GC images Legendary fashion designer Marc Jacobs, 63, is facing backlash for wild comments he made under a lie detector test for a Vanity Fair interview. Jacobs, who has styled countless celebrities—including Lil’ Kim, Courtney Love, and Winona Ryder during their criminal tr

Marc Jacobs said he'd style Luigi Mangione for trial and called the confessed assassin a trendsetter whose red sweater sold out at Nordstrom.

Marc Jacobs has sparked outrage after the fashion designer said he would style Luigi Mangione for his potential state trial in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Jacobs, 63, made the bold admission during a lie detector test for a recent Vanity Fair interview. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs attends the Ma

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs is praising now admitted killer Luigi Mangione and calling him a "fashion trendsetter"