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Marc Jacobs tote bag

92 replies

Comicalanatomical · 29/07/2024 09:55

What do you think about the Marc Jacob’s tote bag. Are they a bit chavvy or are they tasteful. My normal bag of choice is the Mulberry Alexa but I’m after something a bit lighter to take on holiday.

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JimNast · 29/07/2024 16:51

The R&B ones have no appeal as far as I'm concerned. The MJ one is fine apart from the writing.

DTisawazzock · 29/07/2024 16:52

So many nice ones at R & B

Hadjab · 29/07/2024 17:05

Comicalanatomical · 29/07/2024 09:55

What do you think about the Marc Jacob’s tote bag. Are they a bit chavvy or are they tasteful. My normal bag of choice is the Mulberry Alexa but I’m after something a bit lighter to take on holiday.

I've bought one in khaki for work. Couldn't care less if they are considered chavvy, it's practical.

Kitkat1523 · 29/07/2024 17:13

Chavvy and cheap looking

Kitkat1523 · 29/07/2024 17:14

Hadjab · 29/07/2024 17:05

I've bought one in khaki for work. Couldn't care less if they are considered chavvy, it's practical.

But so many lovely and cheaper bags out there that are practical ..,,why would you wanna look like a chav? 🤷‍♀️

Hadjab · 29/07/2024 17:22

Kitkat1523 · 29/07/2024 17:14

But so many lovely and cheaper bags out there that are practical ..,,why would you wanna look like a chav? 🤷‍♀️

If I look like a chav, then that's your opinion. To me, it's just a bag that I use for work purposes, I like the colour, and I like the shape and size and the fabric.

Good thing we don't all like the same shit, eh, or the world would be boring.

TemuSpecialBuy · 29/07/2024 17:37

I wouldnt go wild for it but i think its fine...
Also it is NOT chavy
I do prefer the aspinal ones!

I go to royal corales Hotels a lot and they give me a jute totes type thing for free when i stay. i quite like them they are similar to these lulu guiness bags but natural colour
https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/wr-lulu-guinness-chess-bag/503159-827312-827313

For that money I'd rather just use a free hotel tote on holiday (or get a £12 waitrose one) and buy a nice bag for general day use.

I love aspinal camera bag and celine trio type bags.

But if it makes your heart sing go for it!!!

ThePoshUns · 29/07/2024 17:47

I don't like obvious logos, plus loads of fakes around. If the looky looky men are selling it you know it's naff

ButtSurgery · 29/07/2024 17:48

Hadjab · 29/07/2024 17:22

If I look like a chav, then that's your opinion. To me, it's just a bag that I use for work purposes, I like the colour, and I like the shape and size and the fabric.

Good thing we don't all like the same shit, eh, or the world would be boring.

If that's all you use it for, then why spend so much? I have very similar bags from M&S or Waitrose for £10 and I thought that was expensive!

Spending £200ish on that screams rip off to me.

ZenNudist · 29/07/2024 17:53

I always assume those are fake like the YSL ones and the LV totes.

Hadjab · 29/07/2024 17:57

ButtSurgery · 29/07/2024 17:48

If that's all you use it for, then why spend so much? I have very similar bags from M&S or Waitrose for £10 and I thought that was expensive!

Spending £200ish on that screams rip off to me.

I didn't spend anywhere near £200 - it was reduced in the sale and I have a friend who got me a discount on it.

I have bags from M&S, they aren't what I wanted or needed for lugging my computer around (not a laptop, a computer).

There's lot of fixation on the brand and logo and how "chavvy" the bag is, completely ignoring the fact that, aesthetics aside, it's a very well made, durable bag.

Also - and here's a crazy notion - I can spend my money how I like 🙀

Soditsally · 29/07/2024 18:01

Mine is fake .. probably chavvy but I don't care
Was perfect for airplane and sitting round the pool or beach
Did I care it sat on the floor ? No
It's a good size , sturdy and I like it

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 29/07/2024 18:07

I do an involuntary eye roll whenever I see the Marc Jacobs bag now! It’s just been done to death. Love the LK Bennett one above or something like this www.allsaints.com/women/sale-1/allington-straw-tote-bag/WB544Y-2610.html?LSNSUBSITE=Omitted_QFGLnEolOWg&cid=8606&ranEAID=QFGLnEolOWg&ranMID=45532&ranSiteID=QFGLnEolOWg-NUU.pYmiFscqn7SwpfLurQ&utm_campaign=LTK&utm_content=10&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Rakuten&utm_term=2575853

Comicalanatomical · 29/07/2024 18:19

These are really lovely.

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softmauve · 29/07/2024 18:30

Have a look at LOEWE for nice holiday bags

TheWordWomanIsTaken · 29/07/2024 18:36

Wow, this thread is nasty...

violetcuriosity · 29/07/2024 18:36

I'm definitely not a chav and I have one 😂 I really like it, my baby is coming out of the needing a billion bits stage and it can hold everything we both need as well as my older DD's water bottle/brush and body spray. I'm pleased with it but I have had it for 18 months now so they might be getting a bit dated not that that would bother me personally x

TheWordWomanIsTaken · 29/07/2024 18:37

Kitkat1523 · 29/07/2024 17:14

But so many lovely and cheaper bags out there that are practical ..,,why would you wanna look like a chav? 🤷‍♀️

What does 'looking like' a chav mean?

Hadjab · 29/07/2024 18:44

TheWordWomanIsTaken · 29/07/2024 18:37

What does 'looking like' a chav mean?

Anyone with a Marc Jacobs Tote, I would assume 😂

RenoSweeney · 29/07/2024 19:23

I love mine - I have the larger one in black canvas. It’s sturdy and it’s my go to carry on whenever I fly as it’s so roomy.

Supersimkin7 · 29/07/2024 19:28

Very 2021.

bunnybunnybunnybunny · 29/07/2024 19:29

These totes are not chavy (which is a horrible word tbh), they're just not very stylish. They're basic, incredibly overpriced and the money would be better spent elsewhere. I can't help but feel with this range, Jacobs is laughing not only all the way to the bank, but at those who are buying them.

Such a shame really, once upon a time, Marc Jacobs used to design and make the most incredible and covetable bags.

Zone2NorthLondon · 29/07/2024 19:31

It’s ugly has no particular style or nice aesthetic features. Titus an over priced canvas bag with leather trims. Conspicuously branded so folk know you paid too much. Problem with over branded items is you’re paying too much for conspicuous branding

Zone2NorthLondon · 29/07/2024 19:33

TYPO. I’m On phone it’s an overpriced over branded canvas bag. Nasty

JimNast · 29/07/2024 22:17

Poor Titus. Smile

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