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Marc-Jacobs

I’ll be blunt: Marc Jacobs is New York Fashion Week. It’s the show that everyone wants to go to and no one can stop talking about, and it may have produced more activity from the people I follow on Twitter than the Super Bowl. In a way, I suppose, it’s sort of the same thing, just for a vastly different group of people.

Marc had another right-on-time start this year, causing latecomer and heavyweight André Leon Talley to stand (the horror) to watch the show. And what a show it was – the reaction so far has been practically rhapsodic – fashion editors everywhere are panting and drooling like mere commoners! And why wouldn’t they be? It’s Marc Freakin’ Jacobs.

This collection may not have been particularly “innovative,” but it’s just like Jacobs to decide that innovation is passé and that he’ll do what he pleases, regardless of the buzzwords overtaking the rest of fashion. There were retro references to his own classics like the grunge collection for Perry Ellis and various other items from fashion gone by, like Peter Pan collars, classic trench coats and long casual skirts.

The entire collection was rendered in a palette of subdued neutrals, featuring heavily shades of beige and grey. To remind us all that this was still extremely expensive clothing, there were plenty of lush materials like sequins, fur and velvet (which seems to be the fabric of the week). I’m not salivating quite as hungrily over the collection as many of my compatriots, but it’s hard to look at these clothes and not acknowledge that Marc Jacobs is an utterly masterful designer and creative thinker. Ok, I lied. I’m totally salivating, in particular over all the sparkly gunmetal pieces. I bet I didn’t have anyone fooled for a second.

Over on PurseBlog Savvy we continue to bring you handbags and accessories from contemporary designers that are almost always under $850. If you haven’t made PBs a daily read, you should! While we have separated categories, it is still nice to get a deal here on PurseBlog.

This week the Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace Miss Marc Circle Coin Purse has caught my attention for its cheeky design and affordable price. A couple months ago I would have told you, ‘hey, this is a great stocking stuffer!’. Now I am telling you, ‘hey, this is a great gift for any occasion’. Simply put, it is.

I adore this Marc by Marc Jacobs accessory! The print coated canvas features a lace Miss Marc graphic on the front. Miss Marc always has a way to provide us with a little sass, whether it is on a tee shirt, a bag, or an accessory. And this pouch is feminine, flirty and fun.

Help me out folks. Would you pay $1295 for this tote? I realize it is a Marc Jacobs design, but still, I really can’t get passed this price tag. This price has me shaking my head with each stroke on my keyboard.

Alright, enough of my disbelief and onto the bag itself. This Marc Jacobs Love Bird Leather Tote is a bright and cheery tote that will add quite a bit of color to just about any outfit you might want to pair it with.

Marc Jacobs has partnered fluorescent pink, fluorescent yellow and black on this hand-painted oversized leather tote. The two black leather top handles have the slightest hints of gold-tone stud detailing. I was really impressed with the gold-tone studs down each side of this large tote. It’s not often that you see bags with this kind of detailing, so I welcomed it with open arms.

This is the kind of bag I would love to use as my carry-on during travel days. I could fit everything in it, including my laptop and still look really fashionable. I have seen enough boring black carry-on bags at airports and the colors on this replica bag are enough to boost the spirits of those in just about any security line. The bag is finished off with a designer-stamped padlock which is a nice addition, but it doesn’t make or break the fashion bag.

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I’m such a fan of Mr. Jacobs, but I hate to admit that this time around, he failed to impress.

With a name like the Beaded Daisy Shoulder Bag, it’s not as appealing as it sounds. I imagined some nice, complicated beading designs throughout a rich leather silhouette, but just take a look and you’ll see that it’s something totally different.

I’m a constant traveler to south of the border Mexico and this looks like something you could finding hanging off a rack at a tourist shop.

It’s just so busy it’s like carrying a ‘fiesta’ around with you, everywhere you go.

When you’ve simply ran out of ideas, it is necessary to bust out the scrap materials and start crafting?

Multicolored marble beads and thick Macramé textile knots are not my ideal look of upscale fashion, thank goodness the bundle of cord straps are detachable as the solid leather shoulder strap it arrives with looks much more appealing.

Although the Beaded Daisy won’t be making my wish list anytime soon, especially with the steep asking price of $1,995, I must say that I applaud Marc Jacobs on taking risks and creating very unique pieces. Although they’re not going to hit all the time, we just can’t help but wait to see what Mr. Marc will present to the fashion world next!

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Actress Kirsten Dunst in Court Over Stolen Marc Jacobs Purse

Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst has appeared in a New York court after her Marc Jacobs handbag was stolen. The starlet says a Manhattan mechanic stole her purse during a movie shoot at the SoHo Grand in August 2007.

“It was probably a $2, 000 purse,” she said of the brown Marc Jacobs handbag. “My purse had $2,000 in it, a pair of sunglasses, my wallet with all my credit cards.”
It’s alleged that 35-year-old James Jimenez slipped into the penthouse suite and stole Kirsten’s bag, a $13, 000 Balenciaga purse, and an iPod and camera belonging to her How to Lose Friends and Alienate People co-star Simon Pegg.

“It dawns on you slowly because, obviously, you don’t want to think that happened,” said British actor Simon Pegg.
Mr. Jimenez faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of burglary. An accomplice, Jarrod Beinerman, is currently serving four years after pleading guilty. Both men were spotted in the suite by a production assistant, and captured by hotel surveillance cameras.

Something tells me Mr. Jimenez will join his friend in the slammer pretty soon!

After a tripped-out fall/winter campaign earlier this year, Marc Jacobs has taken his namesake label to an equally offbeat yet somewhat surreal place for the upcoming spring/summer season.

American model-sometimes-singer Jamie Bochert stars in this first look from the campaign photographed by Marc Jacobs favored photographer Juergen Teller. Her unique look seems to fit beautifully with the often-quirky brand.

While at first glance the shot looks pretty and ethereal, mostly due to a gorgeous silk ruffled dress from the collection and the model’s dancer-like pose, the moment is quickly replaced with confusion when you realize that Bochert is standing in a toilet bowl. I’m not sure if there’s an intentional message here or just an abstract moment that’s merely meant to make you wonder.

Whatever the motivation, I’m definitely curious to see more from the campaign. Plus, in addition to the stunning gown, Jamie appears to be carrying the cute, new tasseled Peasant Pouch, which has me excited to see more replica handbags from this collection.

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Marc Jacobs have gone for industrial functional looks with this simple leather bowler.

In saffron colored leather, this is a purse without any embellishments. Instead of fancy pockets or linings, Marc by Marc Jacobs has kept the focus on retro typeface decoration and high class materials.

This simple approach does make a specious bag. There are no pockets or anything to get in your way, meaning that this is perfect as a travel bag for a weekend away. The handles too seem to be designed to carry heavy weights, as they are far more useful than they are pretty!

All in all this is a useful yet unexciting bag. You are expected to pay $129.99 for this, yet get no luxuries - not even a lining. I’m not sure it’s worth it, but it will come in handy!

Marc Jacobs Vortex Small Tote

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God bless Marc Jacobs and all of the fantastically odd handbag items that come out of his weird, wonderful head.

I wouldn’t carry the Marc Jacobs Vortex Small Tote even if it was free, but I think it’s great that someone designed and made it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: sometimes crazy stuff has to be made before a designer hits just the right now. This is not the right note – it’s the crazy stuff before it.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and this replica bag ventures a lot. In fact, it kind of looks like a really gussied-up gift bag. You know, the ones that take the place of wrapping paper for lazy people or those that give oddly shaped gifts. Except, of course, that’s it’s made of leather and (inexplicably) is covered with purple studs. Also, instead of tissue paper, there’s hot pink satin peaking out the top. Add in the blue velvet ribbons at the sides, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a confused luxurious handbag with no obvious focus. And that’s fantastic – I’d rather see a designer take a million weird chances than turn out the same safe bag for decades on end.

Marc Jacobs Handbags from Fashion Week Runway

The Purse Blog has compiled some fabulous pictures of the new Marc Jacobs bags seen on the runway at Fashion Week. Though the models and the clothes usually get the most attention, this new handbag collection has a personality that stands out on its own.

Without a doubt, the quirky designer handbags put his individual stamp on these new purses. Although some have likened Marc Jacobs’ use of quilted bags to Chanel’s handbag signature look, I personally don’t see any resemblance to the ultra formal and uptown look of Chanel.

This bags collection puts a new spin on the quilted look as well as other materials. The pieces have a funky 80s vibe with big, showy details and lots of texture.

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Marc Jacobs bags and always look forward to his next collection of bags. These might be too showy for some, but surely other faithful followers of the designer are as pleased as I am with this new look.