Marc Jacobs splits from former porn star boyfriend

Harry Louis announced his split from Marc Jacobs with this picture. \Photo / Instagram/ harry_louis

Marc Jacobs has split from his boyfriend.

The 50-year-old fashion designer began dating former porn star Harry Louis, 25, in 2011. Louis has now confirmed they are no longer an item, announcing the news via Instagram with a picture of the former couple together and reflected in an apparently smashed mirror.

So I would like to be the first one to share with you all the news... Me and Marc have decided not... http://t.co/ifl11PHMN3

"So I would like to be the first one to share with you all the news... Me and Marc have decided not carry on with our relationship as boyfriends... The distance and lack of time because of work schedules aren't really something realistic, and he's such a beautiful and amazing person, that I think he deserve a bf who will stay at least in one of the cities that he leaves in... Also, I need that too...(sic)," Louis captioned the image.

He added the relationship ended via mutual decision and he thinks the time was right to move on. Louis has nothing but kind words for his former beau and was keen for fans to know what a great guy the designer is.

"We love each other very much, and that it was a decision from both ! Every special minute we've spent together will be treasured, and a new chapter of our both lives has started... Both of us focusing in work, and make it work ! So, for those who were always supportive of us, please don't be sad, live goes on, to all of us... And for those who were praying that this day were coming, there you have... Marc Jacobs and Harry Louis aren't officially a couple anymore!"

News of the breakup comes after Jacobs confirmed he has left Louis Vuitton, the fashion house he had helmed for 16 years. The announcement came following months of speculation last week, with the Spring/Summer 14 show he staged for the brand on Wednesday in Paris his last.

At the time, Louis was full of praise for the designer.

"Farewell to the greatest designer of LV of all times - Marc, we love you - (Me for other reasons, but the world admire and are inspired by your talent and courage in always thinking outside the box)," he captioned a video of the show on Instagram.

Farewell to the greatest designer of LV of all times!!! Marc, we love you!!! (Me for other reasons,... http://t.co/mGyIjZSzBG

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