New year, new Special Items. Before I go any further, just a quick clarification. These items are not available in Singapore at any of the Marc by Marc Jacobs stores; they are only available at their stores in the States, and at some stores in London and Hong Kong, for example.
Enterprising Singaporeans (and those around the region) can chose to either turn to friends heading to those countries or turn to eBay, whichever is more convenient.
So what’s coming up in 2011? For starters, check out the Marc by Marc Jacobs Ski Bag, an absolutely huge nylon tote that retails for just USD35. I owned the earlier version myself, which had a beach-themed motif, so I can attest to the amount of stuff it can hold.
Another tote that’s worth a second look is the Marc by Marc Jacobs Laminated Cotton Tote, which should fare better than the previous ones that was just regular canvas. The design is nice, the colour is subtle and the price is right (USD35). What more can you ask for?
Other items in the new collection include these plastic keyloops, similar to the metallic or leopard-print ones they had before, but at a much higher price of USD9 a piece.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Flag Patch Key Ring is also nice. Made of rubber, this patriotic little number retails for a mere USD4.
If it is a new wallet you’re looking for, look no further than the Marc by Marc Jacobs Rubz Zip Billfold, which is somehow giving off a Rick Owens vibe. Retailing for USD29, it also comes in the longer Zippy Wallet shape (think Louis Vuitton and you’ll know what I mean) for USD38.
I could go on and on, but I shan’t. Just head over to the Marc Jacobs site online and have a look yourself. Now that’s what I call cheap and chic. Literally.
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Hi there. Bumped into your great blog here when I googled Marc by Marc Jacob. Anyways, are the bags made in USA or France?
I’m pretty sure that the pieces from the Special Items collection are made in China. Or India.
Anyone looking to buy a selected range of the Special Items over at Hong Kong can head to down to the Marc By Marc Jacobs Flagship Store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Don’t bother looking around the other stores in HK cause they don’t have them. And if you possibly want all of the special items, Bleeker Street at NY is the place to visit!
I am so dying to lay my hands on the laminated cotton tote. I love the special item range, but really sad to know Spore don’t stock them.
Okay, I imagine that the ski tote will be a wonderful book bag (although god knows when I will need to carry books around again) and the wallet is just very nice (and affordable!).
I own the other version, and trust me when I say this, the tote will definitely overwhelm you. Best left to the tall and burly types.
I would be extremely happy if I can get my hands on the wallet! Hahaha…
BB, sorry if this is a stupid question but these are not available for purchase online right? I can’t seem to find the purchase button.
You can buy selected Special Items online, but I think shipping now is only for the States. And the selection is really limited so I wouldn’t bother anyway.
Cool items! Why don’t they sell these at MJ stores here?
Don’t know. Something you got to ask Club21.
maybe i can buy for next year’s Christmas gifts?
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OMG… that is my favourite!!! Love Mr. Marc!