Marc Jacobs tote bag

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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.

Have you seen this one? So roomy, super comfy, can fit everything in for a trip to the beach or shopping. Lovely soft felt fabric and fully lined. Classy logo too! 😁

Saw them in TK Maxx today.
Wouldn’t be my cup of tea…

I have one and love it. Bought it last year for around £400 ish and i use it every single day and still perfect condition holds its shape well and holds loads!

Most of the people I see wearing this bag have admitted they have fake versions albeit good fakes, but do you really want to spend that amount of money on a bag people may think is a fake?

However if you love it, buy it and enjoy it but do it for you not for the status it gives you

I prefer the Chloe ones

@GertrudeGarbo , do you have a link please? I quite like the Waitrose one but I'd need to see it, but you can't go wrong with Marks & Sparks.

Not the point of the thread but why buy a fake? Just to impress people? I never get it - you know it is a fake, so it can't make you feel good?

Also, anyone you hope to impress with it can smell a fake a mile away!

I wouldn't call them chavvy, but seeing them around (they are everywhere), I think I'd feel robbed if I spent good money on that bag for life looking spectacle.

And I can barely stand anything with the brand splashed all across it.

I love mine, I have the denim one that doesn't have the big writing on it. And a ginormous one as a beach bag which I got from an outlet.
I don't mind if mumsnet sees me as a chav.

I think it just comes down to personal taste, my friend has the first one you linked and it suits her wonderfully as it's exactly her style, I wouldn't get one as it isn't really in keeping with how I dress day to day!

I got one of these (plenty of prints available each season) last year and love it

www.mc2saintbarth.com/products/vanity-canvas-shoulder-bag-with-white-and-light-blue-stripes-and-roma-writing

the Merci Paris canvas bags are really sturdy and roomy although quite expensive for what they are; anyway, mine is very practical for shopping. Size L, also cross body

https://merci-merci.com/products/merci-cabas-candide-large-marine

I think the Marc Jacobs are a bit like Michael Kors a few years ago - too popular and became a bit “common” as a result.

I had the same issue as you in that I like the Marc Jacobs tote and they are a great size and shape, but I didn’t want to spend the money on a bag everyone has and will inevitably be “unfashionable” soon, so I actually bought a dupe from Amazon! Does the job and if I tire of it soon, it was only around 20 quid.

I'm a total chav and don't care, I bought a MJ tote and found it so useful that I bought another one in a different colour. They hold loads and never seem to lose their shape.

I liked the MJ tote when they came out but think there are too many fakes around and loads of people have them. I bought the Russell and Bromley bag instead and it is lovely, very pleased with my purchase.

Not my cup of tea but I actively avoid conspicuous consumption.

Titus, the bag no one wants or needs

Sorry to me that says TK Maxx

If any brand wants to use me as a walking advertisement they can pay me for the privilege, I'm not paying them!

I'd buy a fake or a dupe if I liked the shape of a bag but wanted to spend the money elsewhere.

I have a MJ camera style bag that's quite rare and expensive but the fakes I see coming back from abroad etc look pretty much the same so what difference does it make really.

Also, who's impressed by other peoples handbags?!

I know really wealthy people who buy fakes. They have real and they have fakes. They like the design and the style goes with their look but they think it's a waste of money to buy some more seasonal designer bags.

They will buy an £8k Chanel but not a £1200 non classic Dior for example.

And no one would guess because they carry themselves in a manner that wouldn't have you guessing. And the fakes in question are very very good. They cost £200-300.

Don’t like it. Too obnoxious
If you like overt branding - what about Louis Vuitton Neverful? I have 2 in medium. Very functional but obviously designer which I guess is the attraction of overt branding.

I think as a fashion item these are 'over', and overpriced. I do like that type of bag, just not this particular product.

What would you say is 'in' @MrsMop1964?

Any tote bags at all?

Is Longchamp making a comeback?

It's a great bag. Had mine for several years and I am going to buy another one as my current one is a bit battered (I treated it badly).
It's a great and versatile bag. Could not care less if it's chavvy chic

Completely off topic, but what Alexa do you have OP. So tempted.