Marc By Marc Jacobs City Leather Tote | Chic Urban Black Leather Carryall

Posted on: Apr 18

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 everything, it's big enough to carry around basically whatever I might need in a full day of work plus gym plus the inevitable after hours excursion. The rolled leather handles are sturdy, and make it comfortable enough to carry for long periods.

But it isn't just the sheer practicality of the bag that's appealing, the City tote really packs a lot of utilitarian features into a highly aesthetic package. The subtly textured leather is pleated in the middle to give the bag volume, and to create an edgy, almost retro rocker vibe that works well with the silver grommets. The diamond stitch design reinforces the handles and also creates a sophisticated detail.

I love this bag, and for $430, it is going to be really quick to fly off the shelves. Okay, so it isn't exactly cheap, but it is well-priced for a designer handbag that is versatile, practical, and edgy.