Oh, Marc Jacobs, what would fashion do without you? You’ve brought your irreverent design sensibility to bear on American clothing in a permanently transformative way. This Shifty tote is a perfect example of Jacobs’ quirky style.
The smooth black leather is supple with a muted gloss. The discreet gold hardware is a low key, upscale touch, which is offset by the edgy, prominent straps. The intricate seam designs show off the great craftsmanship of the Shifty and up the class factor on this casual tote.
The squared-off duffel shape of the Shift is almost luggage-like. For me, this takes something away from the overall look of the bag. If it were just a little bit smaller and more ladylike, it would be extremely covetable, but as it is, it’s a little awkward.
The Shifty is still a really cool tote, but I wish Marc Jacobs had taken it a little farther, stylewise, in a single direction. For $475, I want a slightly more cohesive design.
More Features Of The Marc Jacobs Shifty Leather Tote
- 13″ x 10″ x 7″ size
- 8″ handle drop
- Fully lined in designer-stamped twill
