Marc Jacobs Recalls 9/11 and the Loss of David Rivers
In a reflection for Vogue, designer Marc Jacobs shares his memories of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which occurred right after his spring 2002 fashion show at Pier 54 in New York City on September 10. Despite heavy rain, the show took place in a transparent tent overlooking the Twin Towers, followed by a fragrance launch party. At the event, his friend Ricky Vider Rivers expressed concern for her husband, David Rivers, a writer for the Financial Times, who was later reported missing after being at the World Trade Center. Jacobs recounts the ensuing chaos at the Mercer Hotel, the city's distress, and his initial disbelief. His first task after the attacks was a Vogue shoot with Irving Penn, followed by his attendance at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris.
Key facts
- Marc Jacobs's spring 2002 show took place on September 10, 2001, on Pier 54 in New York City.
- The show was held in a clear plastic tent with views of the Twin Towers.
- David Rivers, a writer for the Financial Times, was at the show and after-party.
- David Rivers died in the September 11 attacks after attending a meeting at the World Trade Center.
- Jacobs learned of the attacks the next morning at the Mercer Hotel.
- Richard Buckley, Tom Ford's husband, informed Jacobs that David was missing.
- Jacobs's first professional engagement after 9/11 was a photo shoot with Irving Penn for Vogue.
- Jacobs later went to Paris for a Louis Vuitton show, but cannot recall the collection.
- The article is published by Vogue as part of their 9/11 remembrance coverage.
Entities
Artists
- Marc Jacobs
- Irving Penn
- Julie Verhoeven
Institutions
- Vogue
- Financial Times
- Louis Vuitton
- Marc Jacobs
- Mercer Hotel
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Pier 54
- World Trade Center
- Paris
- France