Love ’em or hate ’em, there’s something quintessentially charming about a Marni bag. It’s got this magnetic appeal to it that somehow beckons you when you happen upon it. The fall Marni runway bags seem to represent this unique microcosm of the ideal “Pleasantville”-meets-Katharine Hepburn life–one, as the clothes for fall are seemingly dictating, we’ll all be adopting in a few short months. Marni bags, for me, have never been “stop the presses” works of art comparable to some other brands that shall remain nameless. Nevertheless, I did take a liking to the initial few perforated pieces that came strolling out. The perforations seem to give an otherwise granny shaped bag a youthful appeal, no? The satchel shape is also something I’ve already seen plenty of, but Marni translates it using whimsical prints to give it a newfound life. And last but not least, the structured, boxy handbags with their cool fabric offerings may a smooth transition from day into night; the only missing on these is a chic scarf tied in some funky manner.
