The Marc Jacobs line is one of those rare beasts that manages to appeal to both sides of the preppie/hipster divide almost equally. This Parachute bag, however, is far from preppy, is is definitely not for women with a more reserved style sensibility.
Marc Jacobs calls the shiny glaze on the canvas material of the bag “olive”, but it’s really more of a tarnished bronze color. The ultra-shiny surface of the bag looks almost like patent leather, but is less sensitive to the elements than leather would be. The python-embossed brown leather trim makes for a great contrast with the glazed canvas, both in terms of color and texture.
The shape of the bag is utilitarian and military-inspired with a few feminine details thrown in. The practical shape gives way to a lot of gathering a pleating, which softens up the look and adds volume. The chain and leather strap is kind of a strange touch on an already pretty ostentatious bag, but it doesn’t look weirdly out of place or anything.
Truthfully, I can’t really decide whether I like this bag or not. I can tell you that I wouldn’t carry it, just because it definitely doesn’t go with my own personal style, but I can’t tell what I think of it for another woman. On the one hand, it is pretty freaking loud, but on the other, I really respect the in-your-face nature of its design.
More Features Of The Marc Jacobs Parachute Multipocket Bag
- 14″ x 12″ x 8″ size
- 19″ handle drop
- Lined in beige canvas
