If I’m being accurate, this post actually comes to you via my mom. A few days ago, she emailed me a link to the Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Python Shine Messenger with the message, “Doesn’t Marc know that Proenza does this bag better?” And, well, yes. Marc probably knows that! In fact, the Softbit maxi shoulder bag just debuted in a very similar color of acid yellow. If you’re on a budget, though, I think that the Marc version is a pretty reasonable alternative.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs option, of course, isn’t real python. It’s also a more juvenile design – the edges are rounder, the overall effect a tad cartoonish because of the combination of finish, trim and color. Proenza’s pouchette is sleek, matte and totally grown up, which means that it carries the bold color a bit better by comparison. With a difference in price of over a thousand dollars, though, it’s difficult to find fault with the less expensive option.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Python Shine Satchel, $498 via Saks
Softbit maxi shoulder bag, $1735 via Net-a-Porter
Proenza’s one is absolutely better but maybe with such a big save the marc jacobs one could be quite nice!
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I love Marc Jacobs bags, but hate the fact that he is copying someone else’s design. He is too creative a designer (after getting so much praise) to do this!
Jan 13, 2012!
But the Proeza’s is better…
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I don’t like the Marc Jacobs bag at all.
would die for PS
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Horsebit 1955 Aura small shoulder bag
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