Comments on: Weekend Obsession: Marc by Marc Jacobs Q

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:14:30 +0000

I just bought the MBMJ classic Q bag after watching it and coveting it on the most recent season of Damages. I’m a journalist, so my bags get a lot of wear and tear, but so far this one is standing up well. And it can somehow accommodate a notebook, a paper calendar, pens, a tape recorder, a wallet, two cell phones, press credentials, a small umbrella AND whatever press releases have been jammed in my hands without seeming puffy and overly stuffed. It is def the best summer purchase I’ve made.

By: Priya

Priya — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:34:46 +0000

You really can’t judge the classic q until you feel the leather on the current version. It’s amazing. I bought it just for that, I’m not too sure about adjusting to a long shoulder strap though…

By: dangster

dangster — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:36:46 +0000

Mette, I think most people here were already aware of your grudge against Marc Jacobs bags

By: Ellez

Ellez — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:49:04 +0000

I have the Dr. Q Liz Riz hobo in balck and I absolutely adore it!!! It is definitely my go-to bag. The leather is so soft and I am constantly getting compliments on the style!

By: misslola

misslola — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:07:26 +0000

I never owned one until I bought the Hillier in Blue from Von Maur. I loved this bag, owned it for a week, and then used it all day on a hot day walking around downtown. The dye transferred onto a white blouse I was wearing, and left a weird, faded looking streak in the leather. Then I noticed the corners had almost a “peeling” effect on the leather. Underneath was almost like a neon blue color. Von Maur was shocked and gave me a full refund.

By: Caroline @ Salescoop

Caroline @ Salescoop — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:55:21 +0000

I have always been devoted to Marc by Marc Jacobs. Whether it is clothing or bags, I love the line and I love the prices even more. Perhaps the Q line is a tad boring compared to other designer bags, but this also makes them easier to wear on an everyday basis. I love the funky shapes and colors, and having owned a couple of Marc by Marc bags, I can also vouch that they are well made!

Caroline
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By: Merve

Merve — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:49:25 +0000

Im with Mette. I dont get the fascination at all.

By: Amanda Mull

Amanda Mull — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:54:08 +0000

@Sue – OMG, you got the blue Hillier at the Barney’s sale? I put it in my shopping bag on Friday for $250 but it was already sold out . I was so sad! I’m glad that a reader got one while they were still there, though.

As far as quality issues with MBMJ bags – I have one, and I know several people that have multiple, and I’ve never experienced or heard anything but nice things about the quality, particularly for the price. The leather used on the current Q offerings is AMAZING.

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:16:33 +0000

I own four of them and they are certainly NOT poorly made. They’re comparable in construction to premier designer labels. Critiques on style can be made of any bag, but dissing these bags on construction makes no sense. Those judgments can only be made from those who own them or those who’ve carefully examined them.

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:51:50 +0000

I’ve long been neutral about this line and pretty much ignored it, though, having spent much of my life looking for a great blue bag, I did take note of Amanda’s blog about the Huge Hillier in blue – didn’t act on it, but thought about it. Then, about a week ago, I saw it on sale on Barney’s website, bought it, and I AM IN LOVE! I know it’s cliche, but pictures don’t do it justice… I think it’s definitely a line you have to see IRL to judge. Do yourself a favor & check it out!

By: MizzJ

MizzJ — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:33:37 +0000

That clutch reminds me of these great little clutches Coach has and their leather feels super soft – both are pretty!
http://highmaintenancewoman.blogspot.com

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:06 +0000

I have the classic q groovee and the huge hillier hobo and I LOVE them. The leather is delicious and sturdy, they’re easy to carry, and I actually love them more than my normal Marc Jacobs bags.

True, the line is not so consistent what with cheap feeling leathers and ugly linings on some MbMJ offerings, but the Q line has some great shapes that are executed really well.

I thought they were nice but a tad too boring at first but the fit and function is AMAZING. I didn’t want a hillier until I tried my friend’s hillier on for size. It was stuffed with bowling balls but still felt really comfortable on the shoulder. And that was when I was sold on the line.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:28:22 +0000

I love the cognac hobo. Unlike the other commentators so far, I do like MBMJ bags, and like this line. They are casual and comfortable. I have not experienced the quality issues that others have mentioned in TPF, and am pleased with the prices. MJ was my first real designer love in the 90’s, and my heart is still with him. I found myself standing next to him on the street in NYC once, and I was so excited you’d have thought I saw the President. Sigh…Marc…

By: Megs Mahoney Dusil

Megs Mahoney Dusil — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:28:11 +0000

Mette, I knew you don’t like them!

Erin – most people do like them!

By: erin

erin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:00:53 +0000

I really don’t understand the fascination with these bags. They look poorly made and boring to boot. Nothing special here.

By: mette

mette — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:10:31 +0000

I took a look at these bags and understand perfectly well why you don´t have one of them yet !