Now that September is finally upon us, the Fall-Winter 2011 collections have been slowly but surely making their way into the stores. If you have been waiting for the new season to hit Marc by Marc Jacobs, you will be happy to know that exciting new pieces have been spotted at the Mandarin Gallery flagship store. Exuding an irrepressibly appealing and very glamourous seventies-gone-forties vibe, this latest MBMJ collection continues to reflect the brand’s design DNA that is perennially youthful, quirky and fun.
Other than the shiny silk dresses, cute knitwear (a signature) and sweet matching separates, you can also look forward to some pretty additions to the bags and accessories section. Among these, the Petal To The Metal range, with its gleaming metal sparrow detail, stands out for its whimsical but functional designs. With a roomy shoulder bag, a small pouchette and a handy cross-body bag, there is a style to suit almost every need.
The Sookie Shoulder Bag (SGD690), featuring a golden sparrow buckle on the front and strappy belts to cinch in the sides, is made of silky leather and can be carried either by its short handle or its skinny shoulder straps. With a magnetic flap closure, it makes a great everyday bag for toting around your essentials and more.
The Natasha Flap Cross-body Bag (SGD790) sports two golden sparrows on its front flap pocket and a discreet buckle strap to cinch in the back pocket for a pretty shape. Crafted from soft, supple leather, it also comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and lots of useful inner compartments, making it an excellent travel bag.
Daintiest of the trio, the Flap Pouchette (shown above, SGD490) is a charming vintage-inspired shoulder bag that is perfect for casual evenings and the weekends. Just large enough to hold the necessities such as wallet, cards, keys, lipstick and phone, it is a convenient and stylish hands-free option.
Last but not least, the range also includes small leather pouches (SGD160), also featuring the golden sparrow, which can double as cardholders.
Marc by Marc Jacobs is located at #01-11/#02-12, Mandarin Gallery