Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch

Megs · Jun 16th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch

I have kept this Marc Jacobs Bag as a tab on my browser for weeks now, contemplating my thoughts on the bag. The thing is, I spotted it on Victoria Beckham in hot pink and thought it looked ok. Then again, Victoria Beckham (love her or hate her) can typically pull anything off and is Marc's muse right now, sporting his clothing daily and bags here and there. Over the weekend Vlad and I ran into the Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch and I actually still felt ehh about it. A big ole 'ehh'. While the Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch gives off a different appeal, pairing smooth kangaroo leather with an oversized golden frog accessory, the bag has not set me off one way or another. What I do know is that I most likely would not wear this pouch; I mean, where would I wear it to? It could be pulled off in South Beach, and really South Florida of all places, but it does not call to me. Fact of the matter is that many parts of the pouch make sense. The shape is ideal and hard to come by, making it an easy accessory for a night out with a removable rolled leather wristlet with a leather loop attachment. In fact, this shape is so little seen and so needed, for evening events and the like. The frog itself (rana in Spanish), is a quirky addition. And if any of you know why Marc choose to put a frog on this bag let me know, for I have no idea. Dimensions are 8"x 5.5"x 6" and the bag is available in an eye-catching acid yellow or a simple black. Buy through eLuxury for $795.

So now I need your help; Fab or Drab?

Queen Mahra · Jun 16th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Drab!

chloehandbags · Jun 16th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Love it!

Definitely fab, IMO!

RaspberryJam · Jun 16th, 2008, 12:43 PM

I think its drab, don't really like the shape.

I wonder what the frog is supposed to represent

Leelee · Jun 16th, 2008, 12:45 PM

I don't have a clue what the frog means on the bag either, but I really like the one in lime green. I won't buy it since I don't have a place to wear it, but if I were rich and could indulge my every little whim I'd like to own one.

JAP4life · Jun 16th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Overall I really like the style, particularly the Fluo color. But, frogs creep me out just a tad..just for that,I'd probably not purchase it.

doozer · Jun 16th, 2008, 03:07 PM

I vote drab. That frog is too big! Not FUN big just weird big.

Liberté · Jun 16th, 2008, 03:41 PM

I looked at this for about three seconds before I realised how strange it was and what I was looking at.

Frog + Purse?

I love it!

~bastet · Jun 16th, 2008, 04:19 PM

Fab! I love frogs! I bought this bag in black the first day I saw it!

I've always loved frogs, but never really "wore" them because most frog-related stuff I saw was IMO too young for me. But I love this bag for going out at night, it's whimsical and a lot of fun. I actually bought the Marc Jacobs nylon clutch with the small silver frog on it, too.

sputnik · Jun 16th, 2008, 05:13 PM

cute. simple and funky.

LVobsessed415 · Jun 16th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Not liking it.

CleoCouture · Jun 16th, 2008, 06:53 PM

I love these. You have to see them in real life, they look so much better! THe little frogs have crystal eyes. These bags are really super cute! I almost bought one and probably would have if I went out more often. They are adorable!

Lady Chinadoll · Jun 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM

not for me

emxowm · Jun 16th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Cute, but not for me.

ValleyO · Jun 16th, 2008, 08:17 PM

I saw the larger tote version the other day at Saks and LOVED it!!!

Jun 16th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 22,337	Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch I have kept this Marc Jacobs Bag as a tab on my browser for weeks now, contemplating my thoughts on the bag. The thing is, I spotted it on Victoria Beckham in hot pink and thought it looked ok. Then again, Victoria Beckham (love her or hate her) can typically pull anything off and is Marc's muse right now, sporting his clothing daily and bags here and there. Over the weekend Vlad and I ran into the Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch and I actually still felt ehh about it. A big ole 'ehh'. While the Marc Jacobs Rana Pouch gives off a different appeal, pairing smooth kangaroo leather with an oversized golden frog accessory, the bag has not set me off one way or another. What I do know is that I most likely would not wear this pouch; I mean, where would I wear it to? It could be pulled off in South Beach, and really South Florida of all places, but it does not call to me. Fact of the matter is that many parts of the pouch make sense. The shape is ideal and hard to come by, making it an easy accessory for a night out with a removable rolled leather wristlet with a leather loop attachment. In fact, this shape is so little seen and so needed, for evening events and the like. The frog itself (rana in Spanish), is a quirky addition. And if any of you know why Marc choose to put a frog on this bag let me know, for I have no idea. Dimensions are 8"x 5.5"x 6" and the bag is available in an eye-catching acid yellow or a simple black. Buy through eLuxury for $795. So now I need your help; Fab or Drab? __________________ Sign up for our October Giveaway sponsored by: NET-A-PORTER!

Jun 16th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#2
Queen Mahra Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,032	Drab! __________________

Jun 16th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#3
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,940	Love it! Definitely fab, IMO! __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005.

Jun 16th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#6
JAP4life Lindsey Buckingham ♥ Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,541	Overall I really like the style, particularly the Fluo color. But, frogs creep me out just a tad..just for that,I'd probably not purchase it. __________________ On an immensely needed break from this place.

Jun 16th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#9
~bastet Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 257	Fab! I love frogs! I bought this bag in black the first day I saw it! I've always loved frogs, but never really "wore" them because most frog-related stuff I saw was IMO too young for me. But I love this bag for going out at night, it's whimsical and a lot of fun. I actually bought the Marc Jacobs nylon clutch with the small silver frog on it, too. __________________ Want list: RM MAM in croc/fuchsia -or-Tano Dressed Down in raspberry MbyMJ Lil Riz in Grape Juice - Got it! :) Treesje Marseille in Ocean LV Epi Speedy 25 - black

Jun 16th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#4
RaspberryJam Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Ct :) Posts: 122	I think its drab, don't really like the shape. I wonder what the frog is supposed to represent

Jun 16th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#5
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,399	I don't have a clue what the frog means on the bag either, but I really like the one in lime green. I won't buy it since I don't have a place to wear it, but if I were rich and could indulge my every little whim I'd like to own one.

Jun 16th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#7
doozer Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 11	I vote drab. That frog is too big! Not FUN big just weird big.

Jun 16th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#8
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,505	I looked at this for about three seconds before I realised how strange it was and what I was looking at. Frog + Purse? I love it!

Jun 16th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#10
sputnik Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,069	cute. simple and funky. __________________

Jun 16th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#11
LVobsessed415 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 9,686	Not liking it.

Jun 16th, 2008, 06:53 PM	#12
CleoCouture no will power Joined: May 2007 Location: Stockton (boo!) but plan on moving back to Santa Barbara at some point~! Posts: 2,159	I love these. You have to see them in real life, they look so much better! THe little frogs have crystal eyes. These bags are really super cute! I almost bought one and probably would have if I went out more often. They are adorable! __________________ Wish List: Cherry Spy!!! My Collection (find purses and accessories on pg 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7!) http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/cleocoutures-collection-214086.html

Jun 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#13
Lady Chinadoll Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,270	not for me

Jun 16th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#14
emxowm Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 828	Cute, but not for me.

Jun 16th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#15
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,436	I saw the larger tote version the other day at Saks and LOVED it!!!