It's been a while since I have been able to say anything nice about my once favorite label Gucci. There were a few spring/summer 2009 handbags that didn't make me cringe, and one or two that I actually liked, but things are looking up for the Fall/Winter 2009 collection. I'm not sure I'm ready to carry one yet (I was severely disappointed with the bags put out in the last few years), but I can see a possible purchase on the distant horizon. All of these bags are available at Gucci.com.
This is the 'icon bit' medium boston bag with horsebit detail, metal chain, D ring detail, and studs. The chain detail and minimal studs are just the right amount of hardware to give this bag a city street chic look that I like. However I think it's a bit overpriced for a medium sized leather bag. $1,990. It also comes in off-white, and that oil spill multi color they did last season (a hideous color in my opinion).
This is the 'galaxy' large shoulder bag with metal chain and interlocking G detail. This one is my favorite from this collection. I like the metallic green color on the python, and I have always favored the simple, large shoulder bag design. This bag also has just the right amount of hardware to give it a little attitude. Fairly priced for designer python. $3,500. It also comes in black leather, $2,500, about $500 too much I believe.
This is the 'icon bit' medium shoulder bag with horsebit detail, D ring detail, and studs. BORING! It comes in many colors and various materials. Prices start at $1,390 with this bland suede version. I wouldn't pay $500 for this bag.
This is the 'new jackie' large shoulder bag with hand stitching, tassels, and bamboo detail. I really like this bag! It's a classic design, but the tassels on the one side and the minimal bamboo detail are just the right amount of embellishments to compliment this bag. I also like that she fittingly paired gold hardware with this design. This bag comes in various material and colors, so the price range is broad, starting at $2,995 for the GG monogram version and go up to $9,990 for the ostrich version.The bag shown is $5,700, a bit steep in my opinion for python, but it is a beautiful handbag.
This is the 'interlocking' medium boston bag with interlocking G ornament and studs. I abhor the boston bag. It's an inconvenient design and it's anything but flattering on your arm. However, I'm not faulting Frida Giannini for this bag, as many labels include this design in their collections, so there must be some demand. I'm actually glad she didn't waste any beautiful materials on it. It's only made with the GG monogram fabric. There's just no way to make this bag look good. It's one of the less expensive full sized bag of the collection, fittingly. $1,350.
This is the 'crystal mix' medium tote. Two words: logo overkill. $990.
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