Marc Jacobs and his boyfriend have just returned from a busy few weeks of Fashion Month fun in Paris and London – but if the happy couple is suffering from any jet lag as a result of their trip, they certainly didn’t show it as they stepped out at a glittering fragrance event in New York on Thursday.
Designer Marc, 54, and candlemaker Char Defrancesco looked every inch the fashion power couple as they stepped out at the Diptyque fragrance boutique pop-up launch in Soho, with men modeling very stylish winter ensembles.
Marc wrapped up against the chilly March weather in a bright blue puffer coat with a large collar, which he wore over a pair of simple black trousers and a matching shirt.
Night out! Marc Jacobs and his candlemaker boyfriend Char Defrancesco attended the launch of Diptyque’s new fragrance boutique pop-up in New York City on Thursday night
Cozy! The 54-year-old designer and his beau looked comfortable and colorful in their brightly-colored winter ensembles
Relax: Marc was pictured holding a gold vape pen throughout the evening as he mingled with his fellow guests
Smile! The star-studded event was held in celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary, which it is honoring with its first ever personal fragrance-focused store
Char, meanwhile, wore a pale pink bomber jacket over a bright yellow shirt and faded black jeans, accessorizing with a Balenciaga scarf.
The men both finished off their looks with white sneakers; Marc opted for a pair of low-key Adidas Stan Smiths, while his beau went for a slightly higher-end design in the form of the Balenciaga Triple S style.
Marc was also pictured carrying around a gold vape pen in one hand throughout the evening as he mingled with his fellow guests, who included the likes of Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford, 49, actor Aaron Yoo, director Florence Kosky, and photographer and musician Eric Christian.
Actress Kelly looked chic in a low-key ensemble of jeans, black over-the-knee Stuart Weitzman boots, and a black coat; she also wore a black Hermes handbag across her body.
Opting for a pared-down makeup look, Kelly wore her blonde hair in a natural style around her shoulders.
The start-studded crowd spent the evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of fragrance brand Diptyque at the company’s first personal fragrance-focused pop-up boutique, which honors its heritage and evolution through a series of interactive sensory shopping experiences.
Jet setters: Marc and Char just returned from a trip to Paris and London, where they enjoyed a series of Fashion Month events, as well as taking the chance to see some of the sights
Fashion fans: The designer shared his excitement about the trip on his Instagram account, gushing about how much fun he had while traveling with Char
High fliers: Marc and Char regularly travel together, ringing in the New Year in St Barts (left)
Guests were invited to wander through a fragrance maze and discover the brand’s newest scents – Tempo and Fleur de Peau – and were also given the chance to get to know Diptyque’s entire family of fragrances at an interactive bar which detailed each one’s raw materials.
Marc and Char’s attendance at the sensory event comes jut a few days after their return from Europe, where they spent a few weeks soaking up a series of Fashion Month events.
Both men documented their travels extensively on Instagram, sharing candid snaps during their private jet trips, while in airports, and at events.
And before returning back to New York, Marc took to his account to share a heartfelt post about his getaway, along with an image of himself and Char apparently waiting to board their flight home.
‘Time to go home!’ Marc captioned the snap, which shows him sleeping inside his blue puffer jacket.
‘We had a great time in Paris and London…. Actually, the trip to Paris was for work (believe it or not). I went for the #soshameless launch and press day for @marcbeauty and a few work meetings @LVMH.
A-list attendees: Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford also stepped out at the event, looking chic in a laid-back ensemble
Keeping it cool: The 49-year-old actress wore an Hermes handbag over her black coat
Testing, testing: Kelly was pictured testing scents at the interactive bar, where guests were able to break down each fragrance and experience each of its raw ingredients
Night on the town: The event was also attended by a host of influencers and artists, including fashion blogger Julia Friedman (left) and photographer and musician Eric Christian (center)
Colorful: Diptyque’s pop-up features a bright and bold exterior
‘The most wonderful thing about my work is that I LOVE IT!! [Through], and, with all the ups and downs, twists and turns, I am grateful to get to do what I do and work with so many truly wonderful and talented people.’
He went on to praise his traveling buddies – Char, Marc’s assistant Nick Newbold, who has accompanied the couple on a number of their trips in the past, including a New Year’s trip to St Barts.
‘Fashion is part of the art of living and celebrating and living that art is a gift that myself, @chardefrancesco and @1.800.newbold enjoyed to the fullest on this trip.
‘I use my IG page to share with anyone and everyone interested; the fun, fashion, and the folly I am so lucky and grateful to experience. For those who enjoy and appreciate my adventures in life- great! And, for those of you who don’t- please unfollow. It’s that simple.’
The couple have been dating for a while now, and currently live together in the West Village, and Char recently launched his own eponymous candle collection, while also working as a model and actor.