First off, lemme just say, Gucci. *Gucci*. That name just drips with… well, *stuff*. Status, history, maybe even a little bit of “I spent way too much on this but IDGAF.” And a big chunk of that “stuff” comes down to the leather. Real deal, Italian-made leather. We’re not talking about some pleather monstrosity you’d find at, like, *shudders*, a bargain bin. No way.
You see those GG Marmonts? The ones with the quilted chevron pattern and the antique gold hardware? Yeah, those are usually leather babies. And then there’s the whole “GG embossed” thing going on, like that Gucci B bag they’re drawing inspo from a 1950s vintage style. It is totally classic! It’s like Gucci is saying, “Hey, we’ve been doing this for a *while*, alright?”
Speaking of vintage… Personally, I am obsessed with the older Gucci styles. Like, the Jackie bag? Iconic. And the 1955 Horsebit bag? So sophisticated. You can just feel the history oozing out of them. Plus, it’s kinda cool to rock something that’s not the *exact* same bag everyone else is carrying, ya know? It’s more… *you*. Maybe that’s just me.
Now, don’t get me wrong, some of the new stuff is banging. That GG Emblem shoulder bag in black GG leather? Sleek AF. But sometimes I wonder if they’re just rehashing old ideas and charging a fortune for it. Like, is it *really* innovative, or is it just a slightly tweaked version of something they did 30 years ago? It’s a question, I guess.
And don’t even get me started on the price. Seriously. You could probably buy a decent used car for the price of some of these bags. But, hey, that’s the luxury game, right? You’re not just paying for the leather; you’re paying for the name, the craftsmanship (hopefully, anyway!), the exclusivity. And yeah, maybe a little bit of the “look how much money I have” factor. No shame in admitting it.
One thing I do *love* is that Gucci does crossbodies so well. I mean, a girl’s gotta have her hands free to text, grab a latte, or, ya know, fend off paparazzi. The saddlebags and other styles are all so well-made.
