Lately we’ve spoken about our dying love affair with Marc Jacobs, the once exciting handbag designer who lately has failed to really impress us. The Casey is another one of his recent creations which simply misses the mark.
Quilting ordinarily adds luxury to a fabric, but when you’re starting with jersey material it’s hard to muster any opulence. The effect is more Vera Bradley than Chanel, and the purse never quite recovers from this misstep. Using a belt as a casual tie is classic Marc Jacobs, but strangely this accent too falls flat. It seems to be trying too hard to be quirky, and it doesn’t quite gel with the rest of the tote. The same goes for the small push lock near the base, an accent which is original but ultimately puzzling.
It’s a shame the design is confused, because once its opened up this tote does everything you’d ask of an everyday bag. There’s space to spare, ready to take on your workday essentials or weekend must haves. The traditional zip and gadget pouches are complemented by a handy key clip. And rather than relying on the fiddly belt tie for access, we can get in and out of the Casey using a convenient magnetic snap.
When a brand charges more than a thousand dollars for a bag I expect it’ll deliver real luxury rather than simply trading on its name. Sadly it seems that’s just what Marc Jacobs has done here. I think he’s got to try harder if he wants to continue charging the big bucks.
More Features of This Marc Jacobs Quilted Tote
- Gold toned hardware
- Fully lined interior
- Dual shoulder straps with a 6 inch drop
- Measures 15.5 x 15 x 6.5 inches
- Made in Italy
