Fall ’07 is not Marc’s (or his 20 assistants’) worst bag creations and it certainly is a huge improvement from atrocities of the past few seasons so let’s get the ugly over with so I can go on to the pretty. I can not ignore the ’80s handicraft-bakelite on bags (or on necklaces) that cost thousands of dollars. It was terribly tacky the first time around and it looks out of place in a season full of sleek and clean lines.
Marc has always used top quality crocodile (I have a croc Blake bag that is to die) and these crocs are lovely. I am not crazy about the contrasting buckles though (or the pukey mustard color), it ruins the classic lines of timeless croc and cheapens the look.
I really like the oversized foldover clutch made of woven leather, it’s a little Bottega, a little Chanel, and it works.
Finally, I love the sumptious ostrich bags in simple shapes and fun colors. Points also given for the lack of tacky logo. All in all, a collection that won’t send the Snobs into a buying frenzy but will do well with Marc loyalists.
(Photos: Style.com and New York)
Clothing wise, this was one of the first Marc Jacobs collections I really enjoyed start to finish. The ostrich skin bags really did catch my eye, especially in that lovely shade of blue. Brook , London
I was going to review the clothes later, I agree, it’s a fabulous collection!
The clothes are what had me head over heels! The bags were decent enough, but did not get me overly excited. But the clothes- so chic!
I’m sorry, but the necklace reminds me of the first “Star Trek” movie (I think it was the first one) – Where Spock is supposed to get this necklace signifying his Vulcaness or something and he turns it down to save the Enterprise. (end geekness)
The ostrich bags are nice though. I do love Marc bags, minus the last couple of seasons. My Sophia is still my workhorse bag. The more I abuse it, the better it looks.
Really like the shape of the ostrich bags…very cute. The clothes are beautiful and I am not a huge fan of his
I LOVED the clothes. I’m a big film noir fan and they reminded me of those old movies.
I want the woven folderover clutch…like now!