I am really loving the Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring handbags in the flesh far more than I had anticipated. So many of them have this vintage 70s and 80s Euro vibe.
That was the era when man bags crossed the Atlantic and came into vogue, even if for a brief, and often satirized time, and this Airliner Jacquard Magazine Clutch is the sort of unisex look that was so popular. Truly, with the groovy bubble letter signature Jacquard (which only is apparent as such up close) and in the navy color, it's even a bit more masculine than fem altogether. A perfect place to stash a wallet, keys, cell phone, i-pod, planner, newspaper...really, with so much to carry, it's a wonder that men still insist on stuffing their pockets instead of just giving in and stowing it all in one place.
And finally, an alternative to the ever present turnlock! (really, it was looking like a fire sale at the hardware supplier) The new bags have this nifty attache case style slide lock! I'm so digging it!
Really, I think this bag can hit on the little tapped men's market for bags that are not oversized, work-ish, or messenger style. Too bad chances are it will remain, with all it's boyish charm, in the women's handbag department...but I bet fashion savvy guys will know how to find it!
The Airline Jacquard Magazine Clutch is $258 and available from Neiman Marcus.
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