Open Letter To Marc Jacobs
Dear Marc,
I’d like to thank you. No really. For verily you strew my path with truly tempting bags like this one…
and this one…
and this one.
Lo, though I may fondle the soft leathers and cast my eyes upon the functional designs and pretty colors like so many vernal candies and be tempted to walk in the path of profligacy, in your foil-baked egotism you reveal yourself and deliver me from temptation with the most butt-ugly linings this side of Dante’s Seventh Circle.
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| The yawning chasm of eternal damnation |
So Marc, my bank account and I thank you. For you have set me back on the path of righteousness.
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Yikes!
I agree with you. I hate it when designers want me to wear their name like a neon sign.
Something small is okay but that!
Ann
http://ageoffashionprivilege.blogspot.com/
LOL, I SO agree with you! Truly tasteless.
Oh, that’s vile. Ugh.
C.
Why oh why spoil a good bag? Unbelievable! X
Funniest. Post. Ever.
that’s just sad. How to ruin a good bag – add a really tacky, ugly lining.
I’m so glad someone finally said something. Whatever happened to a plain black or pretty print? Why are some designers such narcissists? Because you know what I think? My opinion is this: Designers had more class decades ago when there were fewer big names around. Maybe it’s because they didn’t feel the heat of competition, but they certainly had an air of elegance and class. I miss those sorts.
Hah! You made me laugh out loud. I hooted. My DH even asked me what was so funny. Sister, you nailed it!!!
I wouldn’t even buy the amount of logo on the *outside* of the bag~
Amen, Sister!
Yes! And, I sent a link to the Marc Jacobs customer service.
Clicked through to the foil-baked image, and now I need eye bleach. Gah.
Well this is a rather unusual way to save a couple of quids 😉
But you’re absolutely right, it’s distasteful and to use an archaic word: common.
I agree with everything that’s been written, here’s another consideration: we’ve been bashing the designers but what about the people who love to buy anything as long as there’s a logo spashed all over it?
Ha! Such disjunction — well spotted!
I’m with Wendy.
Yikes!
LOL!
ParisGrrl: Agree to agree.
Hilarious. And so very very spot on.
Horrible! I would never open it!
Agree! I stalked a Donald J. Pliner bag two years ago until it went on sale, and I could justify the price. There were two reasons I loved it: one, it has no logos at all on the (black, woven leather) outside, and two, the lining is a beautiful emerald green fabric.
And yeah, that foil-baked picture is disturbing. Ewww.
At least it’s on the inside and not a huge C blaring at you from across the room. Less is more…less is more.
I so totally agree. I once was considering one of his handbags until I opened it. The lining was the dealbreaker. You would think they would figure that out.
However one laughs in French, that is how I am laughing now (roosters are quoted as speaking in different languages, so I suppose laughter is spelled differently as well)! I really needed your post today – thank you. As a long-time hater of forced advertising, I heartily agree with your objections to designer names getting splashed in all their preciousness over my clothing and accessories. As a human being, I howled with laughter at the click-through. Yea, verily.
To me, it looks like the handbag was lined with a sign! I have an old….shall I say “vintage” handbag that I still love. It is lined in a very soft leather…..how I wish I could find a bag like that today!
Yeah he certainly has a large ego. I hate that brass plate logo.
Pure ego.
Because you could never find your stuff in those bags…..
As for the foil-baked nightmare, it’s bad taste at its nadir.
too funny – my friends laugh at me…because the inside of a bag is in my decison making in buying it…i mean…i’m gonna have to look at it everytime i open the bag…do people not care?
the green one is still calling out to me…great color…no?
That foil baked photo is scary!
The bags do look nice on the outside, the linings are god awful.
Couldn’t agree with your comments more. I am so over wearing somebody’s name on my body to give them free advertising. Just give me tasteful, good quality clothes and I will speak well of the brand. Great post!
Wow, I was going to say I love those purses until…… thanks indeed, I will be keeping my money.
Ha, how funny. I have been trolling the handbag websites regularly of late. The Jacobs bags are all over the place. Never could get past the HUGE GOLD PLATE on the front of the bags. Pity, since they appear to be nice colors and styles. The lining is truly atrocious. Still looking for a nice cross body for spring travel that isn’t $1000. Sigh.
I don´t like any of these bags, so the lining is not an issue.
Tell it like it is girlfriend! Yucky!
Ewwww… *sigh*. Sometimes I think the designers just don’t understand their audience at all.
Cute post! I would have gotten a headache each time I opened the handbag.
xoxo, B
I liked MJ better when he was fat and on coke.
So sad…especially when there are other soft, soft leather bags out there. Wouldn’t contribute to his vanity with a purchase…
If you’re reading femme, because I so value your opinion, what do you think of this J. Peterman coat for travel (or any reason)?
http://www.jpeterman.com/Womens-Outerwear/Cape-Collar-Coat
Thanks!
WOW, that IS butt ugly…and such pretty bags, too. The only thing worse than a huge logo on a handbag, in my opinion, is designer logos woven into underwear fabric…Christian Dior’s sheer lingerie makes you look like like you have CD tattooed all over your private parts; I assume they are niche marketing to husbands and/or lovers!
Good call! But one of my endless goals is to avoid being a billboard for any designer’s ego!
Good for you for speaking up!! I was grateful when designers put some print of color on the linings; thus helping with my black hole in every purse. But, what about chic, tasteful, loveliness….. hope he hears us!!!
What a MAGNIFICENT commentary! Nary a false note — and such WIT! May the young man be shamed, and realize the error of his ways, Dear Pseu (as unlikely as that might be!) Teresa
Like Marguerite, I was unable to get past the large shiny gold name plate on the outside. “What a pity,” thought I, “to ruin a lovely bag with this appeal to people who need designer logos on their belongings.” And with a regretful last fondle of the leather (really really nice), I wandered off. Turns out, I should have just opened the bag and looked within — then I wouldn’t have had any regrets!
HIlarious!
I remember being in high school and coveting the kids who could afford their GAP logo shirts and hoodies… but that was HIGH SCHOOL, people. As a grown woman, I think it’s DESIGNERS who should pay ME to wear their ugly logos on my body. Spending a rent payment to advertise for someone else? No, thank you.*
*OK, except for my Louboutin Simples.
Hahahahahahaha! Bless you, my child. Go forth and covet Marc Jacobs no more.
Luxebytes: touche! I did, too!
Oh yes! I couldn’t agree more with your observations. At some point, the designer (and I use that description generously) would have to pay customers to carry those appalling adverts on their otherwise stylish persons!
This made me laugh out loud. I have MJ’s Flash Kelsey hobo bag in turquoise, and I actually love this lining in that bag — gives the whole thing a rock ‘n’ roll vibe. But in the bags you showed, no way! It would be a deal breaker for me, too.
Love your blog — have been reading for a while, but this is the first time I’ve commented. Look forward to hearing about your Italy trip!
I have been making stylish classic bags for over 10 years, and your post is a perfect example of why I make my bags with colorful (logo-free) linings and pockets that are actually useful.
I believe that a handbag is the punctuation of your outfit and if it’s just an expensive logo encrusted bag- what does that say about you as an individual? You’re simply a walking billboard.