MARC JACOBS Rare MOD Patent Shopper Tote Bag

I am wearing the bag with my own Rachel Comey dress, Marc Jacobs boots (apologies in advance for the plug, but I am selling a pair in size 39 5. in my eBay shop, which is what I use to sell things I think are too expensive or not in the spirit of The General Economy), and one of my treasured Lanvin origami necklaces. I do not make a profit EVER from anything I sell on this blog. I use this blog only to edit my own closet.

MARC JACOBS Rare MOD Patent Shopper Tote Bag
Condition: MINT

This is a Marc Jacobs (*not* Marc by Marc Jacobs) mod shopper/tote*. I bought it and used it on a week long trip to Japan. It's been hanging in my closet since...and so I thought, as someone put it so well on this page, it's time to let someone enjoy it as a new thing.

*the word "shopper" is usually meant to designate a tote that is rectangular in shape.

I love this bag but listing it is yet another test of how far I can edit. (At this point, it seems like I'm preparing for a new monastic life.)

The tote is made of patent textured leather, lined in a darker cream canvas that's not so light as to invite stains. The details are what are so great about this tote. There's a large flap pocket in the front, several smaller pockets in which to slip phones and whatnot and a small pocket with a brass zipper and signature heavy brass pull. Inside, a zipped pocket with matching brass pull and a patch pocket made of patent leather.

I think this bag looks great held like a shopping tote. I love the flat profile -- it's so slim and sleek. There's just no bulk to the shape whatsoever, which is a nice change from all the super huge and heavy totes that are out there.

With original sleeper bag.

Made In Italy. The quality of the workmanship and the materials used are phenomenal.

Measurements: 13" x 15.5" x 3.5"
Handle drop: 8"

Condition: Mint. There is absolutely no wear on the edges, rips, stains or scratches. Condition rating: 9.75/10 and comes in its original sleeper bag.

I paid $780 + tax at Barneys -- so like $850 -- on sale from $1100.
Asking: $370 + $12 shipping ($3 more to Canada -- inquire about other countries!) I considered asking for swap items but I realize that my original intent was to live more minimally, not accumulate more. So I will say simply, if you have any appealing APC (especially bags and dresses), Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno (La Lune Bag), any Golden Goose, cashmere v-neck sweaters, or whatever, so speak up! Or we can take a discount off the bag... I am looking in particular to replace two beloved items:

A grey denim tote bag from APC or a blouson mini-dress with buttons up the front (in size 34 or 36.) This was made several seasons and they are a bit of a uniform for me.




Listing end: I want everyone who is interested to have a fair chance at this without having to check for new listings everyday, so November 28. If no one responds, then December 3. Thanks! Leave email, questions or comments in comments area.