We all know Marc Jacobs as a designer, leading man for Louis Vuitton and two of his own brands, but apparently Marc is also a modern art collector. In addition to his constant collaboration with artists on Louis Vuitton bags and accessories, Jacobs really digs art and his Parisian apartment is a proof to that. He showcases his paintings to W magazine this months, providing a sneak peak into his living space, serving as a playground for lots of emerging artists .

In Paris Jacobs enjoys spending time at home with his art, which is partly what inspired this photo portfolio. The designer liked the idea of a series that captured his home as a sort of surreal dollhouse, offering a look into "the little compartments of people's lives." When he talks about his existence in Paris, which he used to fantasize about as a teenager, he compares it to a bizarre dream. A fairy tale, maybe, but with the requisite scary parts.

"I have a funny love for melancholy," says Jacobs, who, in the evenings, occasionally finds himself eating in his dining room, all by himself. Sitting at the table, he says, he'll experience an odd sense of sorrow, which brings its own kind of satisfaction.

Take a look at Marc's art and living space, which i find very fascinating