Marc Jacobs has truly had an amazing transformation. He has gone from the boy next door to a full-on hunk, and it has definitely been noticed by all. In a recent interview with The Talks, the designer discussed how far he has come regarding his appearance.

Jacobs claims that he made significant changes in his lifestyle just for his health, but another side-effect of the change was a drastic increase in his confidence. It has also taught him to enjoy many different things.

Besides looking into the mirror, what else do you enjoy more now on a day to day basis?
It’s funny: I enjoy clothing more, I enjoy getting my haircut, I enjoy grooming. In a way it kind of helped me to understand more of what the customer sees in terms of fashion. I got to appreciate it more from a first hand point of view. I like to shop, for example, which I never did before.

Is it hard to keep it up?
I love going to the gym, I love exercising – it helps me sleep better. I feel much more secure with my body and in some ways I can relate more to the joys a woman gets in terms of taking care of herself.

Like how?
Now I get up early in the morning and I really enjoy getting dressed and putting lotions on my skin and getting manicures – all those things. It’s a joy, it is really nice. I like beautiful environments. I like to eat well. I think I gained an appreciation for things that I had taken for granted. I just thought that I had to be in the office and that I had to work all the time but now I enjoy so much more than just working. It is the pure result of taking care of myself.

Good food and a good manicure? Sounds about right. It seems like the designer has found has own, unique way to relate to the opposite sex.