That's A Fabulous Handbag

The main thing that stands out when looking at the Fall 2010 Gucci handbags is the new GG logo. It’s not instantly recognizable as a Gucci bag, but that’s the point. Frida Giannini said the collection was designed for the more mature woman and that came across as rich materials like ostrich and crocodile and an absence of the traditional GG logo covered bags.

I’m torn on how I feel about this collection. While the GG fabric bags can be a bit obnoxious, I like the leather GG guccissima bags and would like to see them continued. I like the sophistication and classic designs of the solid bags, but the checkered fabric bag is hideous and I hope she stops using this ridiculous material. It was used last season and every single bag ended up on sale. 

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This is the bag featured in the Gucci Spring 2010 ad campaign, and I admit it's a beauty. I love it when Gucci uses a bit of bamboo in their bags, in fact my first Gucci handbag was a black Pappion with a bamboo handle. This bag has a doctors bag shape with a closable flap and a removable shoulder strap. The beautiful material is crocodile, which is why it will set you back over 15 grand if you want it. Available at Gucci.com.

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Just as I thought Frida Giannini has lost the crazy and understood people will not pay top dollar for hideous handbags, she pulls out something like this. Granted, this is the only atrocious bag in the entire collection of Spring 2010 Gucci handbags, but wow, is it a doozy. It's a boston bag, my least favorite shape, and it's covered with brown elephants, white gingerbread men, and green leaves over white and tan GG print canvas. Hideous! $695 at Gucci.com

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I have recently decided to give Gucci handbags another look based on their past couple of collections, and as I was trolling their website I almost pulled out my retired pink Visa over a shiny green python tote.  Luckily I came to my senses and moved on, that's when I came across the Bamboo Bar Leather tote.  Now this is not a bad looking, under the radar, designer handbag. I like the roomy shape, the ever so slightly distressed leather and the discreetly placed strip of embossed logo leather by the metal hardware.  There are two shoulder straps, braided leather shorter strap and GG embossed logo longer strap. ($1,895 at Gucci.com). 

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With this Fall/Winter collection, Gucci is back on my list of 'must have' designer handbags. The designs are simple and elegant in fabulous materials and traditional colors. I think it's important for super high end croc bags to be in neutral colors to maintain the bags elegance. When I see a pink or blue croc I literally cringe. Anyway, Gucci got it right with this collection.

New Jackie large shoulder bag in dark grey croco with hand stitching, tassels and bamboo details. US$33,000

New Jackie large shoulder bag in grey suede with hand stitching, tassels and bamboo details. US$2995.
New Jackie large shoulder bag in grey guccissima leather with hand stitching, tassels and bamboo details. US$3250

Ladies' large wallet in dark grey croco with bamboo piston closure detail. US$3100
Ladies' zip around wallet in brown croco with tassel and bamboo zipper pull. US$1800
Ladies' zip around wallet in grey guccissima leather with tassel and bamboo zipper pull. US$440
Ladies' zip around wallet in light brown guccissima leather with tassel and bamboo zipper pull. US$440

New Jackie medium shoulder bag in dark green metal deer with hand stitching, tassels and bamboo details. US$1890
New Jackie large shoulder bag in violet metal deer with hand stitching, tassels and bamboo details. US$2450
New Jackie large shoulder bag in dark green metal deer with hand stitching, tassels and bamboo details. US$2450

Evening bag in dark green python with tassel and bamboo closure. US$1250
Clutch in grey leather with tassel and bamboo closure. US$830
Clutch in violet leather with tassel and bamboo closure. US$895
Clutch in grey python with tassel and bamboo closure. US$2100
Clutch in dark green metal deer with tassel and bamboo closure. US$895
Evening bag in dark green leather with tassel and bamboo closure. US$830

Crest Buole medium shoulder bag in dark green python with glossy crest details. US$3750

Ladies' large wallet in dark green python skin with glossy crest detail. US$750
Ladies' large wallet in black leather with glossy crest detail.US$610
Ladies' medium wallet in dark green leather with glossy crest detail. US$450

Large top handle bag in beige/black diamante fabric with glossy crest details. US$2250

Crest Buole medium shoulder bag in dark green leather with glossy crest details. US$1750
Crest Buole medium shoulder bag in black leather with glossy crest details. US$1750

Secret medium hobo in light sand GG fabric with dark brown croco web and lock detail. US$2300
Secret medium top handle bag in light sand GG fabric with dark brown croco web and lock detail. US$2500
Secret medium top handle bag in light sand GG fabric with dark green croco web and lock detail. US$1950

Medium top handle bag in dark brown croco with lock detail. US$29,000

New Pelham large shoulder bag in light brown ostrich with horsebit detail. US$6500
New Pelham large shoulder bag in brown croco with horsebit detail. US$18,000

Ladies' large wallet in light brown ostrich with horsebit detail. US$1260
Ladies' large wallet in dark brown guccissima leather with horsebit detail. US$490
Ladies' large wallet in brown croco with horsebit detail. US$3250
Ladies' large wallet in light brown leather with horsebit detail. US$595
Evening bag in brown croco with horsebit detail. US$5900
Evening bag in dark brown guccissima leather with horsebit detail. US$595

New Pelham large shoulder bag in light brown leather with horsebit detail. US$1690

New Pelham large shoulder bag in dark brown guccissima leather with horsebit detail. US$1590
Pelham medium shoulder bag in brown pony calf leather with horsebit details. US$2450
New Pelham medium dome in brown pony calf leather with horsebit detail. US$2100

Interlocking Icon medium shoulder bag in black python with GG metal detail. US$2800

Interlocking Icon medium shoulder bag in brown guccissima leather with GG metal detail. US$1400
Interlocking Icon medium shoulder bag in beige/ebony GG fabric with brown leather trim and GG metal detail. US$890

Medium boston bag in beige/ebony GG fabric with brown/black leather trim and GG metal detail. US$1350

Crystal Mix medium hobo in micro/macro beige/ebony crystal GG fabric. US$795
Crystal Mix medium tote in micro/macro beige/ebony crystal GG fabric. US$990
Crystal Mix medium boston bag in micro/macro beige/ebony crystal GG fabric. US$990

Pop Night evening bag in sasso leather with stone embroidery. US$750
Pop Night evening bag in black lizard with stone embroidery. US$1100
Black silk and wool shawl with silver lurex. US$395

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Although it's just November first, I'm already imagining my Christmas handbag wish list. I usually pick four or five bags and let my husband surprise me. Obviously I would choose a croc Birkin or a python Chanel, but I have to stay within a certain budget. Here are a few I'm considering, but what is going to be on your list????

This is the Lanvin Happy Sack Quilted Bag.
I have been falling in love with Lanvin handbags this year. I love the pretty ribbon and bow detail woven through the chain strap. Also, the quilted leather bag is beautiful and the color could go with almost anything. $1,960

This is the Gucci Medium Boston Bag. I know the GG embossed leather can be a bit obnoxious, but it's in all black so it's not too obvious. With the chain details, the bag has a bit of the rocker chic vibe, but not enough that it can't outlast the trend. $1,990

This is the Louis Vuitton Pailette Monogram Eclipse. Again the LV's are everywhere, but I don't care. I really like this bag. Lil' more expensive though, $2,470.

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