Marc Jacobs has always understood the power of an everyday object. Since launching his namesake label in 1984, the New Yorker has built a reputation for taking familiar ideas and giving them an unexpected twist. In recent years, that instinct crystallised in the now-iconic "THE" bag collection, transforming practical carryalls into some of the most recognisable accessories on the street. Stamped with oversized typography and designed to be used rather than simply admired, these bags became a fixture of modern wardrobes almost overnight.
The collection spans roomy totes, compact crossbody styles and leather essentials, all rooted in the same straightforward philosophy: great bags should look good, and make life easier.