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Gucci Dog Backpack

Gucci Dog Backpack

1.9.2007 | by Megs | under: Gucci Handbags , Pet Carriers

Gucci Dog Backpack

My dearest Gucci,

As the owner of a dog I must say that your little contraption, the Gucci Dog Backpack, is not only pointless but plain stupid. Last time I checked my dog has no accessories to carry around with him, rolls in dirt, slobbers, uses his tongue as a washcloth, and eats other dogs ‘excretions’ if you will. Why on Earth does he need a backpack? Let me think it through.

Option 1) to carry treats around you may argue. Well really? My dog will eat anything, I mean anything. Give him metal, he will eat it, glasses, excretions, asparagus, and his own vomit. So seeing that dogs have a very strong sense of smell, placing a backpack on him that carries threats would inevitably have him contort his body, roll around non stop, bite, bark, and squeal until he got that bag near his mouth. He would then proceed to eat the classic GG nylon fabric, brown leather trim, and side-zip pockets until he found the treat.

Option 2) To carry his own accessories in it. Ok I did not buy one of those cute huskies from 8 Below. My dog lies in the sun and walks around the neighborhood. Is there anything so important that he will need that for? I will go out on a limb here, but I bet my dog is like most others- he is not a working dog, he is a pet.

Option 3) To make him the trendiest dog on the block. Erhmm, does he even see color? Does he need to know that there is red and green webbing on his backpack that so perfectly rests on only one side of his body? Afraid not.

For $410 (via Gucci) I think I will pass because all of the options above for why this dog backpack was even needed to be made have failed to ring a bell in my mind.

Sincerely Yours,

Purse Blog

P.S. If you really think this is the best invention ever, can you at least make it to fit larger sized dogs? I would hate for Nitro to think you have excluded him.

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16 Comments »

Comment by fashion in the making on 01/09/2007 at 9:31 pm

pity that’s what happens when designer don’t have no more ideas or talent

 
Comment by LilLady on 01/09/2007 at 10:34 pm

my dogs would prefer beef instead

 
Comment by TK on 01/09/2007 at 11:15 pm

I wonder if there’s any way a human could wear that thing?

 
Comment by Curtis on 01/10/2007 at 1:30 pm

Sometime, people just want to do stupid shit for their dog, is that a crime? frankly, I do agree with the blogger; it’s just plain stupid.

 
Comment by Alice on 01/11/2007 at 3:00 pm

pity that’s what happens when designer don’t have no more ideas or talent

I totally agree!!!

Comment by Lisa Zaring on 04/23/2008 at 10:57 am

Ok personally I think you guys are all over-analyzing this way too much. To say “pity that’s what happens when designer don’t have no more ideas or talent” is not only poorly written with grammar mistakes and double negatives, but also is just plain preposterous. To accuse Gucci designer of not having talent is like accusing ice cream of tasting gross. It’s obscene, rude, and completely untrue for this person to make such an ignorant accusation. The dog backpack is supposed to be fun. Everyone needs to fuckin lighten up!

 
 
Comment by Milly Anderson on 01/11/2007 at 10:41 pm

I wonder if I should get that for my dog. I don’t have a dog though. Ha! But whatever. =)

 
Comment by Eero on 01/31/2007 at 4:18 am

Hello everyone!

I think the bag is okay! I don’t have a dog, but I already have a bag! It’s really nice. Why do You all hate it? Or Your dogs do? Gucci is cool, and all who wear it are! Can You recommend any other designer, who deals with dog’s apparel and stuff?
Thanx to all!
Eero

 
Comment by Marian on 02/09/2007 at 8:02 pm

Practical thing, then my hairless, can have her goodies, with her, when we travel. I have a belt bag and are going to sow it so it fits her. :)
And it weighs nothing. she need clothes outside and i just asked her to try, she enjoy trying the bag:)

 
Comment by suki on 03/27/2007 at 1:42 pm

lets just say that you used the bag for your dogs goodies, how do u suppose he is gonna open it?

this bag is for trailer trash, dumb-blondes and people who try to become famous by flinging themselves at t0he crowd like paris hilton.

 
Comment by Jonathan Spooner on 04/18/2007 at 4:58 pm

This is perfect for my pooch to tote my forbidden cigarettes. That way I never get busted for not completely “quitting” and a smooth refreshing smoke is only a leash-length away.

Word to Purse Blog for speaking the truth as the big label brands have been falling asleep on the job when it comes to dog items.

if you want more info on cool dog stuff stop on by PupStyle for a click or two.

 
Comment by Roxana on 04/24/2007 at 6:39 am

Well,
I got a ‘bag’ similar to this one for my little dog a while ago. Although it wasn’t an all too serious gift, it is completely useless :) Like I’m ever gonna let my little italian greyhound walk around with a bag! Poor thing. When we put it on him he put his ears backwards and looked sooooo miserable, like he was gonna say “Why?? What did I do wrong??!!”
It is a funny concept though, but maybe for big dogs and only if you go hiking or something.. :roll:

 
Comment by lee on 05/24/2007 at 9:07 pm

I’m not sure about this concept. I think i’d get jeleous and want my OWN Gucci! LOL

 
Comment by Leticia on 08/20/2007 at 7:48 pm

I’ve been looking for a little dog back pack. And, I believe that Gucci has a leading-edge vision. I saw an episode on dog back packs on the Dog Whisperer, and now I want one for my dog.

 
Comment by tintin on 01/09/2008 at 9:50 pm

Oh, I think one great reason for me to buy this bag would be a very expensive chewing toy for my 4-legged kids. Really, $410.00 that is a lot of treat there…

 
Comment by Anante on 04/09/2008 at 1:32 pm

As a hungry child in Africa, I feel so bad that a dog should carry a bag worth £410 when even half that money would care for my needs and those of my family for a very long time!

 
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