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 is in his younger brand Marc by Marc Jacobs that the designer usually displays his edgier designs. The Jelly Jacquard Groovee Satchel is one example of how the designer combines quirky and classic for a look that can only belong to him. Like the L.A.M.B. tie dye bag, it somehow ends up looking completely fabulous.
Though the version of the Jelly satchel in indigo canvas with lime green leather handles and trim is a bit over the top for my personal taste, I sincerely like the handbag in the talc color option as shown here. It looks classic at first glance but reveals some different qualities upon further inspection.
Case in point: the subtle, patterned material that initially looks abstract but is really a massive display of the brand name. The name Marc by Marc Jacobs scrolls horizontally across the entirety of the bag leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind from whence it came. I love the mod style of the letter font. It lends a slightly retro air to the Groovee.
The faux-buckled leather straps that encircle the bag break up the patterned, coated canvas. For an extra touch, the signature twist-lock closure appears on the front of the handbag with a padlock charm hanging from it. However, this common Marc by Marc Jacobs detail is only decorative not functional. Whether you prefer it in subtle gray and cream or in funky indigo and lime, the Jelly Jacquard Groovee is anything but ordinary. This satchel retails for $398.
More Features of the Jelly Jacquard Groovee Handbag
- Measures 16 x 8 x 8.5 inches
- Double handles with 7 inch drop
- Detachable shoulder strap with 14 inch drop
- Pintucked pleating on front
- Coated canvas logo material
