My friend R just got back from San Francisco andtold me that she got Marc by Marc Jacob rainboots for less than $30. My first reaction was, “are they printed with lots of hearts and M’s on it in a weird color?”
When she replied no, I thought “Wow they must be on really good sale!” and asked “Where on earth did you find such good deal in SF?”
“From the Marc by Marc Jacobs store and they were not on sale” she replied with a smile from a girl who knows she got a good bargain.
I was flabbergasted! How could this be? The cheapest pair I can find googling Marc by MJ rainboots is more than $40, and frankly they are not that attractive. Finally R resolved the mystery by pointing me to the Special Items section on the Marc by MJ website.
Apparently it is part of a collection of “Special Items” sold only at Marc by MJ stores for a very low price. It’s been around for a while, but I guess I just never went into the right store or never noticed because I assumed everything is expensive in the store and focused my efforts on the key items that I liked. I’m not generally an advocate of buying something just because it comes from a brand name, but these rainboots are seriously cute! They a classic and easy to match in black, with bright pops of color on the heel and buckle that makes it special, fun and young. I’m really kicking myself now for not waiting a little bit longer in buying my Target rainboots. After much consideration I had decided to go for the Target pokka dot ones, because I figured I can just kick around with them and throw them away without too much sorrow after a season. But now that I know I can get these ones for $5 more…….. mine pale in comparison. At the very least, with these Marc by MJ ones, I won’t have to worry about water leaking in (I read some pretty scary reviews on the Target one about water seeping in and the sole coming off!).
Naturally other cute items on the website caught my eyes too. I especially like the lipstick pen and the bracelet!
Image Source: Marc by MJ
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Knikki said:
WOW! I love bad economic times.
LaBella said:
I adore those MJ boots. Also cute bracelets. Come to my site for inexpensive items too! We might not be a brand name top of the line clothing store like MJ, but we can save you money and still supply you with trendy outfits. =]
statementsoffashion said:
I have a pair of rainboots that I paid way too much for. While the MJ ones are pretty cute for the price, I think attractive could never describe rain boots. Rain boots are functional and that’s about it:)
MonsteRawr said:
What a cool idea! I love great splurge items like that; fabulous, but still practical and without the enormous price tag. Those yellow ones must be mine!
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tulz said:
Just looked through the ‘special items’ section. The funniest product I saw was a Marc Jacobs condom. It says “Remember, safety first! XXOO, Marc Jacobs”
Tina said:
He’s calling it “Jacobs by Marc Jacobs”, and there is an entire store devoted to the line, which produces really cute and cheap accessories, like those boots and keychains. He also does satin-y clutches, canvas totes, t-shirts, and jewelry. It’s very cute stuff– great for stocking stuffers or those souvenir presents (they aren’t super high quality, so they wouldn’t last very long on a daily-use basis). My fav is when winter rolls around, and they get in their cashmere stuff: scarves, hats, gloves, all really well made and priced VERY reasonably! (Think beanie for $50, gloves for $20, scarf for $90)
Tina said:
Oops, the store is at Bleeker and 10th St (NYC). Sorry for leaving that out in my earlier comment!
Fashion Jewelry Fan said:
I agree with you, I don’t find these rain boots good looking at all, they look like the ones worn by the fishmonkers at the market in Hong Kong, only they are $2.00 per pair… I personally won’t wear them even if they are free…
Pam said:
Wow. I love Marc Jacobs and I think he is a genious for thinking of this. The stuff is so cute. Thanks for bringing it to my attention 🙂
STORM of London said:
Love the rain boots! I own the solid black coach ones myself but I’ve been in the market for fun and colorful ones. These look like the perfect pair!!