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 work suffers. And while I think that the Marc Jacobs Collection retains its ineluctable charm, sometimes the Marc by Marc line just seems like cute, overpriced stuff that looks like other stuff, only with a Marc Jacobs logo slapped on it.
That basically sums up how I feel about this tote. It is, indeed, adorable. But, adorable in a fifty bucks sort of way, not in a $170 sort of way. Since the handles are leather, I would even go $100, but I simply think that this bag is too expensive for what it is.
Other than the price, there isn’t much to dislike about the tote. It has a fabulous graphic print, a subtle palette of rainbow strips with clouds superimposed on top. At 20″ x 15″ x 4″, the size is fabulous for a beach bag or for running your daily errands. The 7″ drop on the handles makes the tote comfortable to hold by hand or over your shoulder. Personally, I think the handles are a little thin for the size of the bag. If you really want to carry this bag running errands, you’re going to have to skip some of the heavier ones.
All said, the Big Tote Print bag is a cute bag, versatile and utilitarian. I would definitely use it as the bag for stowing my bikini and sunscreen, but I might like it more if it were priced a little more reasonably.
More Features Of The Marc By Marc Jacobs Big Tote Print Bag
- Snap lock fastenings at sides to reduce size
- High-quality canvas body
