Marc Jacobs Bags-Classy or Trendy?

[jujulabee]

I don't think any bag is truly classic -- at least in the sense that most of you are using.

Even the bags that are considered "classic" today (Birkin, Chanel flap, Vuitton) were considered totally out of fashion for many years -- worn only by little old ladies who were "beyond" fashion -- and I don't mean in a timelessly elegant way.

I could be wrong but I doubt anyone who spends time on these boards would have been caught dead in a Chanel "classic" bag 10 or 15 years ago - unless Betsy Bloomingdale is lurking -- I mean did any of you seriously want to emulate Nancy Reagan's wardrobe?

You might think Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was timeless but her wardrobe was very modern and trendsetting -- within the parameters of her lifestyle, age etc. She had style and was elegant but also incorporated trends.

 

[youngprof]

I think some of the Marc Jacobs collection bags are "modern classics", they definitely hold up for many seasons. As an example, I love my original Stella bags, they are useful, well made, beautiful and I have carried them for years and probably will carry them for many more years. The Venetia is another bag that I think holds up very well - it has a definite retro vibe, but is instantly recognizable as a MJ bag.

 

[thesiren]

to me, classic is if you can look at an article and not place it into one give era or decade.

that's why i love the balenciaga motorcycle bags. it looks modern because of the colors and excessive detailing, but the design also is very vintage and looks like it could be from the '70s.

what's classic today may not be considered classic in 20 years, but that's because fashion is at this entirely new place. it's so readily available and up for sale that it's pushing people to move even faster. arguably, a truly classic bag is something that ANYONE can wear well...which for me, would only be a birkin. chanel flaps looks awful on anyone bigger than a size four or slim size six, imho. yes, i said that...crucify me now.

 

[jun3machina]

chanel flaps looks awful on anyone bigger than a size four or slim size six, imho. yes, i said that...crucify me now.

thats sooooo funny

but i dont like the shape of the birken...and dont get the whole thing with them besides they are made very well and cost an insane amount and they are made difficult to obtain. but design wise, they dont do a damn thing for me.

 

[Eclecticbagz]

Hahaha ok yes..when I said classy I meant elegant etc. More along the lines of Jackie O or grace kelly. When I think class I don't think Kimora Just wondering if people think of MJ bags as something that will go out of style or something that one can keep over a course of many many years. Thanks for all the replies. Everyone helped a lot!

i have one of his bags that i purchased around late 1998/early 1999 that is a large leather tote bag and i still use it today...i also have the stella and stam and i think they are pretty basic designs which will hold it's style.

 

[pucci_mama]

I would not call it classy, the only bag i call classy-as in classic.

Is- Chanel 2.55, Bottega veneta woven tote, and of course the Hermes Birkin or Kelly.

 

[Eclecticbagz]

i agree...the word is not classy...i think basic if you stick to some of the styles(especially the older ones)