Comments on: J. Crew Large Metallic-Leather Gallery Hobo

By: Am

Am — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:59:05 +0000

In response to “what is the leather like” — I own this one in white. The leather… it feels like “buttah.” Extremely soft. The seams are high-quality. The strap is sturdy. The bag will last a while.

By: bunny

bunny — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:55:00 +0000

the first thing i tot when i saw it was that it looked exactly like a marc jacob’s hillier hobo inspired bag. hmm.

By: Dacs

Dacs — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:20:06 +0000

I hate to leave comments that don’t really resond to the entry but I couldn’t help myself. In response to the other comments I don’t understand why people complain so much about companies copying other companies, houses, designers etc. I think the purpose of contemporary companies such as J.Crew design such similar bags to give options to those who just don’t want to spend the extra $73 for that MBMJ. It may not seem like such a big difference but to some people it is. In a way I am kind of offended because am I not worthy enough to have access to a great looking handbag? I believe everyone is entitled to look great. I’m sorry I’m making such a big deal out of this but I get sick of reading negative comments after a while.

I’m not rich so I’m glad sites like PBSAAVY have great alternatives to the bags I see on PB.

By: EmmaJ

EmmaJ — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:31:43 +0000

Ok, marc jacobs, got it. Yeah it IS very similiar, but uh, $500 is too much dinero for me to drop on a purse. I do love the orchid purple color. I still prefer the metallic blush champagne

By: EmmaJ

EmmaJ — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:29:27 +0000

I just bought this jcrew bag and am in love. Comfy, soft, practical, and chic. I love love love the color. Perfect amount of pop for summer. I’m not a designer obsessed lady by any means (i’m always scared i’ll ruin something too expensive!) and I don’t even know what an MJ bag is, but I *had* to have this one.

By: marcinthemiddle

marcinthemiddle — Sun, 17 May 2009 15:00:16 +0000

Ummm…I actually thought it reminded me (A LOT) of my Botkier “James” tote…except that this one is metallic…
:p

By: Allison

Allison — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:22:18 +0000

I really like the metallic of this bag…it looks almost like a rose gold, which to me feels more muted and would work with a lot more outfits than straight up gold or silver. I actually really, really liked this bag…until I checked out the MbMJ bag, but upon comparison it makes the J Crew bag look amateurish in its execution, that’s just how I feel. I’ve never actually seen any J Crew bags in person…anyone know anything about the quality of the leather compared to other bags in a similar price point?

By: justa9url

justa9url — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:47:50 +0000

There’s something similar to this bag at Roots in Canada and it goes for $238 CAD. I don’t know if I like it enough to buy it though.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:50:50 +0000

^don’t care, still think it’s a cute bag. Not too worried about stepping on MJ’s turf since he rips off Chanel like..ALL the time

By: Amanda Mull

Amanda Mull — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:47:05 +0000

I thought the same thing, I was actually gonna write about this bag to that effect but Shan beat me to it!