Marc Jacobs, who can usually do no wrong in the eyes of many modern fashionistas, has stirred up quite a controversy with his Rana (which means “frog” in Spanish) clutch. It’s not the choice of skin that’s got the ladies up in arms, (the delicate sheen of the kangaroo has received universal rave reviews) but the antique gold frog adornment. Although it has been seen hanging from the wrists of celebrities like Fergie and Cameron Diaz, not everyone is mesmerized by the crystal eyes of Marc Jacobs Rana.
The bag itself is an unusual, and quite covetable, soft pouch shape, and the 5″ single strap with the loop through closure and a 3″ drop makes it perfect wrist-dangling material. The intricate pleats on the top of the bag add volume to the dynamic red kangaroo leather. The petite 8.5″ x 5.5″ x 6″ size is great for carrying an evening’s worth of gloss and powder plus PDA, but leaves little room for anything else. Besides red, the Rana is available in a wide variety of colors from black to neon green.
The antiqued-gold frog with sparkling gemstone eyes decorates the front of the bag. The brushed goldtone hardware subtly balances the fine grain of the kangaroo skin exterior. The luxurious quality of the bag is exactly what the world has come to expect from Marc Jacobs, but this fine specimen of Italian craftsmanship is just not for everyone. This is definitely a statement bag for a woman with a quirky, irreverent style, who is willing to wear her sense of humor on her purse.
More features of the Marc Jacobs Rana Evening Pouch
- Frame top with interior suede trim and hidden magnetic closure
- Metallic satin lining
- Interior suede-trimmed patch pocket and gold logo nameplate
