Lately, it’s more common than not for designers to release bags that have a vintage feel, as creative directors from our favorite brands continue to dip into their archives for inspiration. Purse lovers first saw this from Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele, and since then many other designers have followed suit. Last month we introduced you to the latest archival revival from Gucci, and like many of you, we fell in love. Seeing this bag in person has only solidified our adoration for this classic, but somehow also modern, new bag. In short, this bag is good, it’s really good, and below we’re giving you a detailed look at Gucci’s latest must have design.
The bag is classically Gucci, crafted from the brand’s iconic GG Supreme coated canvas with contrasting leather details. However, the most iconic feature of this design is Gucci’s storied 1955 Horsebit, which is shown on the bag’s leather flap closure. A few things about this bag were surprising upon seeing it in person. First, it’s much larger than I previously would have thought, both in its width and its depth. Though it’s incredibly structured and the leather sides have little to no give, it holds a lot more than I would have thought after Megs covered the bag the first time around. Though stiff, the bag is incredibly easy to get in and out of, as the flap closure easily slides in and out of the leather tab. It’s important to note that there is no magnetic element at play here with this closure though I found the bag stayed securely closed.
The interior of this bag is lined in microfiber with a suede-like finish, and the pocket on the back interior of the bag is incredibly useful for storing small items like keys or chapstick that would otherwise easily get lost inside. While we initially loved the overall look of this bag due to its vintage vibe, adjustable strap and iconic design, its quality and ease of use is as admirable as its look. I found this bag incredibly easy to use and wear—it’s the perfect everyday bag both in its size and its style. The beautiful craftsmanship of this bag is also incredibly apparent, which says a lot when so many designers are struggling with quality control issues these days. The Gucci 1955 Horsebit Shoulder Bag is currently on backorder, but if you snag it now it’s expected to ship later this month. Shop now via Gucci for $2,300.
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I have an original Gucci Horsebit bag from the 80’s that looks just like this. So funny how fashion comes and goes.
So lucky
I have my mom’s collection from the 80’s. So good to see it still lives on.
It’s elegant in its simplicity!
That’s what I thought when I bought mine
I really like this bag. 🙂
Reminds me of my late mother’s vintage Gucci bags which, luck for me, I inherited. Love it.
I’m sorry for your loss, but it’s so nice that you inherited her collection. You’ll have a memory of her that you can carry with you every day.
Thank you.
This is growing on me.
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I’m in love with this look. I hope they do a solid leather version in Gucci red.?
They did a brown version for the most recent show. If I’m not mistaken, there’s also a black one. Red will probably come sooner or later.
Edit: You’re in luck. A red leather version has just arrived on the Gucci website.
Its a beautiful bag. Love the size!
This Gucci handbag also comes in brown and black leather. I can’t decide which one I like, but I’m leaning towards the brown leather. However, if I was “Theresa Roemer” (who owns a 3500 square foot “closet” which is the largest in Texas…or the world?) I would buy all three. For instance, if she likes a designer diamond bracelet she buys it in all metals. It would be great if Purseblog did an article on her and her closet, if it’s never been done. The size, scope and value of her “closet” is actually a separate house she designed and had built at a cost of $500,000. She filled it with the most incredible and envious bags, jewelry and shoes. It is absolutely gorgeous and far beyond the scope of my overactive imagination. (Read more about her here at: https://www.theadvertiser.com).
I am in love. It’s so beautiful!
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