Sofia Coppola's 'Love Letter' to Marc Jacobs Premieres in Venice

American designer Marc Jacobs, one of the biggest names in fashion and the star of a documentary by Sofia Coppola, declared on Tuesday (2) that the production is a "love letter" from the filmmaker to him.

In "Marc by Sofia," which premiered at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, Coppola seeks to unravel the creative process of the designer, who is a longtime friend.

"As cliché as it sounds, I feel like this was truly a beautiful love letter to myself, my work, and our friendship," the designer said on the red carpet in the Italian city.

Jacobs, head designer of the eponymous fashion brand, was creative director of Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2014, when he revitalized the renowned luggage brand by launching ready-to-wear and conveying a streetwear vibe popular with younger shoppers.

The production follows Jacobs as he prepares for his Spring 2024 women's show at New York Fashion Week and includes interviews, archival footage and behind-the-scenes glimpses into his studio.

"It was really a personal portrait of my friend. It wasn't a marketing piece or a commercial. It was really a little heartfelt project that I just brought into the office, and it was really important to me to show Marc as a creative person in his process. I wanted it to be personal, but never intrusive," Coppola said.