Marc Jacobs is one of those versatile designers who seems just as home on the red carpet as in the urban jungle. With the Nylon Mabel Q, the label is in relaxed mode.

The silky nylon finish gives the tote a casual slouch around the signature name plate and handles. Honestly, it ...

Handbags don't have to be fancy, as this simple Marc Jacobs Classic Q purse proves.

This basic wristlet from the Marc range does have some embellishments on its rectangular form. The cute signature monogrammed panel adds an area to focus on, whilst the little bit of ruching works to break up the plain ...

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 ...

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. ...

I'm fairly certain that the words "pretty" and "nylon" don't go together all that often when it comes to high fashion, but evidently Marc Jacobs is attempting to change that with the Pretty Nylon Tate collection from his trendy designer line Marc by Marc Jacobs.

It's by no means the first time a designer ...

If you're interested in the fashion industry, you're probably glued to the television when reality shows like Project Runway and The Rachel Zoe Project are on. Although the shows' concepts are different, the peek into the behind-the-scenes world of fashion is priceless.

Though now on Lifetime, Project Runway began on Bravo TV, the ...

The Marc by Marc Jacobs line has been a little bit uneven this season. There have been a lot of logo print bags that I'm not that crazy for, but there have also been some very chic and understated offerings.

This bowling bag falls into the latter camp. It encapsulates the trends of ...

Marc Jacobs is known for dipping into yesteryear to find inspiration, but he always seems to make it look current.

This Cat bag has a distinctly throwback 1970s quality to it, but also resonates with the current craft-style fashion movement. The deep brown leather and patchwork-style cat applique are both crafty and cute, ...

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 ...

While Marc Jacobs is definitely one of my favorite designers, lately the Marc by Marc Jacobs line has left me feeling a little cold. Most of the bag designs are good, but they keep crudding them up with a bunch of logos. I know that some people like that sort of thing, ...

If I don't stop gushing about Marc Jacobs, people are going to start thinking that I'm a spy from the company sent to BagBunch to trump up his stuff. I'm not, I swear, and as evidence, here's a bag by Marc Jacobs that I hate. All that being said, the ...

Marc Jacobs, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: 1. completely infamous grunge show for Perry Ellis in the 90's 2. the infinitely affordable Marc by Marc line 3. the tattoo on your arm that says "shameless". In the immortal words of Rachel Zoe, "the man is an !#@ing ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs has a way of bringing style-setting trends into relative affordability. Sometimes, though, he simply brings his past successes back into the forefront, by reinvigorating them for new seasons. This clutch, for example, looks a whole lot like the iconic Dr. Q Magazine Clutch that fashionistas across the ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs makes young, edgy clothes that are fashion forward and mostly affordable. He's attracted a loyal, nay, worshipful following among downtown types that is quickly spreading across the world. And, let's be honest, he deserves it, because bags like this are a recessionista's dream come true.

The lipstick red leather ...

The Marc by Marc Jacobs line runs the gamut from 70's cute to sleek, minimal, and modern. This adorable leather tote epitomizes the 70's side of Jacobs' design style, but will definitely appeal to modern gals.

The quirky patchwork pattern on this tote is what makes it original and unique. Little birdies flying ...

I love the way Marc Jacobs interprets trends, old and new, and then reinvigorates them in modern downtown designs. Bags like this perfect pony skin bag are just what I'm talking about.

There has been a major rush lately for quilted bags. All those Chanel caviar bags have been making a comeback in ...

Marc Jacobs, king of the West Village, oh how many Carrie Bradshaw wannabes he has spawned. Personally, I think the man's a genius, and one of the few American designers to make others across the Atlantic take notice. But, this bag has got to go.

It's a lot more Elle Woods than Carrie ...

Marc Jacobs is using new laser cutting methods to create streamlined designs for the Marc Jacobs Collection accessories line. This Rockabilly bag keeps a little closer to the mainstream than his Marc by Marc Jacobs line, but pushes against boundaries in terms of technique and detail.

This squarish shape of the purse is ...

If you can't afford a genuine Chanel or Marc Jacobs creation, perhaps these Pattern People totes may be more your speed. They pay tribute to Marc and Chanel's creative director Karl Lagerfield with their bold black illustrations.

The portraits of these design visionaries are paired with appropriate surroundings: the ...

I'm used to seeing models looking spaced out, eccentric, or just plain bored in designer ad campaigns. It's not a requirement, but it sure does seem to be popular.

The newest Marc Jacobs campaign, however, takes things a step further than a few looks of ennui. These models just appear to be ...

I love the Marc by Marc Jacobs line because it makes high design available at a lower price. The line is replete with affordable alternatives to the higher priced designer lines, and with a hip and downtown edge.

Lately I am crazy for purple, all shades of it. For summer, I am really ...

Business is not usually what I think of when I think Marc Jacobs. Not that his designs aren't suitable in the office, they just aren't particularly briefcase-y, you know?

That being said, this clutch is perfectly designed for its purpose, which is to keep papers and files organized and well-sheathed. And while it ...

Fast Company has named the 100 most creative people in the business world, and it's a list that features some of our favorite handbag designers.

Top of the pops is Stella McCartney, who comes in at number 13 for her "responsible luxury" fashion items. She’s set the bar for eco-friendly, animal-friendly ...

Marc Jacobs does bright leather accessories like no other designer. Somehow they manage to be both trend-setting and modern, but also classic and ladylike. And this gorgeous new Fleet bag is definitely in keeping with that particular Marc Jacobs tradition.

The shape is so classic it's almost retro. It reminds me of the ...

Marc Jacobs is one of those designers who seems, year after year, to determine the trends. At least in America. Last year's line of neon bright accessories foreshadowed the popular obsession with neon. This lemon yellow Hobo continues that trend, but takes the volume down ever so slightly.

This is a fatter hobo ...

Marc Jacobs is really killing me with the new summer collection. I have seriously loved almost every single bag, and I think that this safari-inspired collection makes for a really interesting counterpart to the line's usually more clean-edged style.

I really love the material of this clutch. It is composed of a supple ...

So far, I have been totally in love with every single bag in the new Marc Jacobs Collection for Summer. The theme of the season is something like "uptown girl on safari". The combinations of unusual colors and textures have been ingenious and perfect. 

But, honestly, I'm not loving this one. Wait. That's ...

Be still, my beating heart. The new Marc Jacobs Collection accessories for Summer have me feeling faint. Despite economic hard times, Mr. Jacobs has combined some of the most striking and luxurious materials on the planet in this exciting new line.

The traditional shape of the stam bag looks amazing in this ingenious ...

The opposite of minimalism is called maximalism, and this is what it looks like. I'm honestly surprised that this look is coming to us from Marc Jacobs, as his designs are usually a little cleaner and more pared down, but I am delighted nonetheless. I have seen a lot of "ethnic" inspired ...

Louis Vuitton is happy to create almost any custom piece, if you've got the cash to splash. Last year Karl Lagerfield bought a custom LV trunk to hold his 20 iPods. And now a Chinese gentleman has commissioned something a little more grandiose, and just a little ...

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy collection of bags is some of the designer's best, I think. Some would probably disagree with me, but if I'm going to pay over $450 for a handbag, it'll most likely be for something timeless like this.

Most of the Softy bags have pretty shapes, nice ...

Oh, there's nothing like a little Marc Jacobs in the summer time to maximize your fun in the sun! His poppy color palette and fresh, juicy designs are the perfect additions to long days and longer nights.

This structured hobo, called the Tobo, I think because it melds his Totally Turnlock collection with ...

There's nothing as disappointing as when one of your favorite designers comes up with something that you think is totally unoriginal. Then you have to begin to question your own taste and wonder whether they were ever original at all.

Not that I would ever wonder those things about Marc Jacobs. I ...

There is something that seems so odd about paying almost $230 for a handbag that has a description of itself plastered on the front. As quirky as always, Marc Jacobs actually chose to have the words "Type: Big Tote" printed on this Overlay Tote.

Of course, fans of the Marc by MJ ...

Marc Jacobs seduces downtown girls by giving them everyday basics that every girl on the block will envy. This black leather tote is the perfect addition to his collection of covetable accessories.

Truthfully, this is the kind of bag that girls like me spend years searching for. It's black, so it goes with ...

Wonders never cease to surprise me, but this one really took me off guard. Evidently, one of Marc Jacobs' BFFs is none other than rapper-extraordinaire and Dancing with the Stars favorite Lil' Kim.

Now that you've had a second to recover from your initial shock, here's the other surprising part. The ...

The Marc by Marc Jacobs latest spring collection is full of vivid colors and interesting textures. This poppy red Puckered Mouse Birdie with its embossed finish is a fantastic example of the designer's fun fashion sensibility combined with some of the season's biggest trends.

When you inspect the soft leather material, you'll ...

Marc Jacobs is one designer that is not afraid of reinvention. Here he reprises his iconic Stam bag with the punchy twist of Swavorski-studded quilting. The result is sparkly and ladylike, and Marc Jacobs all over.

The material of the Stam Swarovski Shoulder Bag gives a trompe l'oeil quilted impression created by the ...

Handbag genius Marc Jacobs and his advertising executive boyfriend Lorenzo Martone are engaged! The couple, who have been together for about a year, will go public with the news when they arrive in Brazil today wearing rings!

The couple is visiting Lorenzo's native Sao Paolo for a fete to celebrate ...

What I find most appealing about Marc Jacobs is his uncanny ability to predict what we American women are feeling most nostalgic for. Five years ago, it was the 70's striped shirts my babysitter wore, and right now it's the 80's badgirl style alá Joan Jett.

The Strippy Zippy Resort Hobo is basically ...

I'm aware the credit crunch is upon us, so I'd like to fantasize about owning what I like to call "cute, clever clutches". A cute and clever clutch is just that - adorable and completely frivolous.

It's not the wisest handbag investment, but its clever design is appealing and very tempting.

The ...

Nothing quite personifies to me the quirky side of Marc Jacobs' personality like his recurring fashion character (and possibly alter ego) Miss Marc.

In contrast to the often classic styles of his parent brand Marc Jacobs, the offshoot brand Marc by Marc Jacobs is the perfect place to showcase this graphic screenprinted gal. The unique ...

I really would like to get my hands on the MARC by Marc Jacobs Moto Proto Zag Hobo.

This is relaxed chic at its finest and cheapest. Which is not to say there is anything remotely cheap-looking about this fabulous bag.

In fact, I'm amazed it's priced at only $548. I know the ...

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 ...

Sometimes I wonder if Marc Jacobs ever gets it wrong with design. It seems that no matter what style he's going after, the result is always fabulous. He's done it all, too: classic, quirky, posh, and more. With handbags from the Big Heart Clutch to the Quinn, this is one ...

I'm the first to admit that Marc Jacobs is practically a diety to me. And judging by the slew of stores he has opened in the West Village alone over the past few years, I'm not the only one that feels that way. Sometimes when an artist becomes overexposed like this, their ...

It seems everyone is feeling the pinch of the financial crisis, and that includes our favorite handbag designers. Marc Jacobs has already canceled its famous holiday party and Fashion Week bash, but desperate times call for even more desperate measures. So now the luxury label is ...

Oh Marc Jacobs, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: Rana Clutch with the gilded frog, Big Heart Clutch with the cut and paste confections, and now this, the terribly cute pastel Big Slice Clutch.

With its watermelon slice shape and gently gathered leather, the Big ...

What happens to holiday bags when the holiday party season is over? Well, for one thing, they still line the shelves of all your favorite retailers, electronic or otherwise. And, they look a little different, maybe. All the bling you needed on New Years looks a little gaudier in February. Unless you're ...

I'm fairly certain handbag designers don't particularly care whether I think their bags are good or not, but I hope at least some of my readers value my opinion and consider it more than just that.

I'm not just a handbag lover and collector, I'm also a critic. By critic I mean ...