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 ...

Maybe it's a little early, but all the retail signs of spring are here: the resort collections are starting to show up in stores, last year's models of everything are on sale, and pastels are everywhere. Okay, well, maybe not everywhere. I, for one, am still fully engaged in my all-black winter wardrobe ...

Marc Jacobs is doing it again. Being the designer that makes something beautifully off-kilter that every woman suddenly wants, I mean. His ingenuity I'm used to, but if you had told me it would come in the form of arts & crafts style heart appliques, I would not have believed you. Still, ...

As usual, Marc Jacobs is leading the pack when it comes to current trends. He basically invented the oversized clutch, and his Marc by Marc Jacobs label consistently produces some of the most coveted clutches around. The Dr. Q Magazine Clutch is certainly no exception. Ever since its 2008 debut, ...

Marc Jacobs hit gold with his Turnlock series of bags. The popular collection ranges from satchels to clutches and offers just about every color you can possibly think of for a purse. If you can imagine it, it's probably available in Turnlock. 

That's why it was no surprise to me to run across ...

Though the Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy collection comes in many different styles, the City Bag satchel is one of the best. The soft, textured leather is nothing new for Marc Jacobs, with popular bags like the Quinn, but this satchel breaks out of the Totally Turnlock category for a ...

Marc Jacobs seems to enjoy his offbeat reputation. His handbags are sometimes exemplary of his desire to stand out among a crowd of designers. However, the extremely popular designer always manages to create bags that appeal across the board to many personalities.

Though he is well-known for simple, fashionable bags like the Stam, it ...

A gold leather bag might not seem like the most practical thing for a closet, but its versatility might actually surprise you. This Marc by Marc Jacobs Mag Bag is a great example of an everyday handbag created with a dressy metallic sheen. Its ability to take you from day to night ...

Although an eye-catching bag is nothing new for a Marc Jacobs collection, the metallic quilted leather Stam purse takes the cake for me. Inspired by Canadian model Jessica Stam, this designer bag is as stunning as its namesake.

The Stam handbag is available in a variety of colors including fuschia, plum, and bright green. The ...

Marc Jacobs, who can usually do no wrong in the eyes of many modern fashionistas, has stirred up quite a controversy with his Rana (which means "frog" in Spanish) clutch. It's not the choice of skin that's got the ladies up in arms, (the delicate sheen of the kangaroo has received universal ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs is known for creating edgier, less-expensive alternatives to the Marc Jacobs line. But, the Marc by MJ Dr. Q Lil' Riz is as sophisticated as many in the more expensive sister collection. The shape of the Lil' Riz strikes an elegant balance between structured and slouchy that ...

Move over Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham. Your gaunt look is so last year. Curvy model Daisy Lowe is set to steal your style icon crown as the new face of Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Acclaimed German fashion photographer Juergen Teller will reportedly photograph Daisy for the Marc for ...

We've been leading up to it for months, and today Americans everywhere are heading to the polls to elect their next president. If our favorite handbag designers get their way, it looks like the man for the job will be Barack Obama.

Some of fashion's biggest names have united to ...

I've never been a huge fan of Marc Jacobs' "quilted" bag obsession (case in point - the 'Stam' bag, of which the non-quilted versions are my favorite). However, I can still appreciate an elegant, quilted bag when I see it.

The Casey Double Quilted Tote (shown in serene ...

If you're looking for a classy designer purse, Marc Jacobs is a great place to start. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Quinn shoulder bag is a perfect example of the sophisticated style of the designer.

Many celebritites are fans of Marc Jacobs and are often photographed with his signature colorful handbags. This bright green ...

Now this is a bag you can buy and not feel like you are being taken for a ride. This Marc Jacobs leather tote is the perfect shopping bag for running weekend errand and carrying around the mall.

The striking deep blue color will definitely turn heads and the ...

The economy is weak and you may have less money to spend, but great bags should hopefully never be out of our reach. If you're a patient person, it would certainly be wise to save your money over an extended period of time to purchase a high-end designer bag.

However, if ...

Bowler bags are known for their retro curves and vintage appeal. Now meet the Marc Jacobs Emily bowler, a purse which has taken this popular style and brought it into the 21st century.

It's made from a luxurious blend of goat and calf leather which has to be felt to be believed. ...

This gorgeous Marc Jacobs drawstring bag is as sweet and delicious as the berries that inspired its color. Its slouchy appearance makes it casual enough to carry anywhere, while its rich exterior ensures it will never fade into the background.

This pretty purse is made from suede in a delightful burgundy berry shade. It's ...

Every now and then a bag comes along and really captures my heart. I don't mean that my heart beats faster or that my palms get sweaty. This isn't a passing crush. This is love. Yes, I'm completely head over heels for this Marc Jacobs bowler bag.

It all starts with the exterior, expertly crafted ...

This Marc Jacobs mink purse is the ultimate luxury hobo handbag. But what else would you expect? It's made of mink!

But this head-turning fur bag doesn't just use any mink. This mink features a delightful zigzag design. This handbag has delicious chocolate brown markings, but you can choose a gray or white zigzag ...