The Stella gets bigger, but is it better? I’m going with no. The style looks awkward at such a large size and the gold hardware is growing tired. Available in black, olive and plum, the combination with the latter is especially garish. The bag is big enough to pack magazines, a laptop and then some, and the messenger strap makes it functional for city life.
The Marc Jacobs Stella Messenger Bag retails for $1,025 and is available at saks.com.