Designer Marc Jacobs is Engaged!

Fashion power-player Marc Jacobs is engaged to his boyfriend of nearly a year, ad executive, Lorenzo Martone. WWD.com confirms that the two made their public debut as a betrothed couple today when they landed in Martone’s native Brazil wearing matching rings. They will be spending some time in Sao Paolo celebrating the opening of a new Marc Jacobs multi-brand store.

No word on when (or where) the couple will marry. My guess is there’s a lavish destination wedding in the future for this happy pair, since a stateside ceremony wouldn’t be legally recognized. Martone may already have a spot in mind. Usmagazine.com reports that after gushing to reporters at Paris Fashion Week last year about a fabulous vacation he and Jacobs took to St. Barth’s he ended with, “Maybe a New Year's Eve wedding in St. Barth's would be really fun." But can they wait that long? Quickie engagements are becoming the newest trend in Hollywood weddings. (See: Giselle and Tom, Mandy and Ryan.)

Even though the wedding locale and date are still a mystery, our favorite media queen, Perez Hilton says the two have already chosen a newlywed nest in New York City’s West Village. The trendy townhouse digs will cost the two about $13 million (what recession!?).

With all these surprise engagements and secret weddings I’m in a bit of suspense wondering which PDA pair will be next! One thing is for sure, when we know, you’ll know! Until then...

photo: Matt Jones/marcjacobs.com