I've loved handbags all my life - but the designer that started my serious handbag collection was Marc Jacobs. I fell in love with a multi-pocket shoulder bag he made (2003) that I saw at NM. It never seemed to get marked down, and every time I walked past the handbag dept, I stopped & drooled over the $725 buttery soft, lightweight bag.
My husband agreed to buy me an MJ bag as an anniversary/bday gift, as long as it wasn't outrageously expensive. The shoulder bag was still full price, so I chose the Frankie bag in sage green, which was marked down 30%. Once I got that bag and started using it, I knew I was hooked!
I remained loyal to MJ for a few years, until I got my hands on my first Balenciaga and discovered other great bags I just loved & had to have. Even though my collection now consists of bags from various designers, a majority of my bags are MJ who will always be my first & true luv!!
p.s. I found that multi pocket shoulder bag on ebay about a year ago (in ivory, not navy blue), and finally bought it for $90!!!
My husband agreed to buy me an MJ bag as an anniversary/bday gift, as long as it wasn't outrageously expensive. The shoulder bag was still full price, so I chose the Frankie bag in sage green, which was marked down 30%. Once I got that bag and started using it, I knew I was hooked!
I remained loyal to MJ for a few years, until I got my hands on my first Balenciaga and discovered other great bags I just loved & had to have. Even though my collection now consists of bags from various designers, a majority of my bags are MJ who will always be my first & true luv!!
p.s. I found that multi pocket shoulder bag on ebay about a year ago (in ivory, not navy blue), and finally bought it for $90!!!