Marc Jacobs isn’t a trend-follower, he’s a trend-maker. Devotees of the line are usually six months ahead of the rest of the fashion world. This Single shoulder bag really embodies a lot of what’s going on in fashion right now: exotic materials, chain shoulder straps, and deep neutrals. It’s the small details that give it the fashion-forward Marc Jacobs look.
The Single fits in with the recent return to classic quilted bags and traditional shapes. But it’s not often that you see these elements combined with shiny gray snakeskin-embossed leather. The small pyramid studs at the edges of all the quilted corners take it up another notch in terms of edginess. The effect is really cool, because it makes a conservative design look totally rock-n-roll.
I am always a fan of the leather and chain strap. It’s so much more practical that the purely chain version, because all that metal isn’t digging into your shoulder. In this case, it looks particularly right, another example of a fabulous blend of traditional and edgy.
Even the price on this bag doesn’t terrify me the way I expected it to. At $695, it is totally reasonable for a versatile, designer collection handbag. The price stays low because instead of using a genuine synthetic material, Jacobs went with a faux version that is nonetheless high quality and beautiful. A lot of ladies out there are going to be thankful for the Single.
More Features Of The Marc Jacobs Large Single Python-Effect Shoulder Bag
- 11″ x 8″ x 3″ size
- 14″ handle drop
- Stone canvas lining
