Chinatown Street Gimmicks

Only a genius like Marc Jacobs could create a luxurious bag that mimics that Canal Street vendors who produce face Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs handbags. However, for those of you who are, like me, on a bit of budget and too fashionable to get the original works, Jack Spade’s Canal Street Coal Bag is a cute solution. Yes it will cost you $85, when you can get one for less than $10. But I doubt that the $10 bag will come in such a cute size with an interior zip pocket, riveted seams, and a reinforced bottom. I also doubt that the handles of the Jack Spade bag will break as often as the vinyl sacks. Trust me on this one because I have had some horror stories that include my groceries taking a roll through Manhattan!