Last month Gucci launched its Disney x Gucci line of Mickey Mouse inspired items to celebrate the Lunar New Year. There are many Disney inspired collaborations, but few have ever enamored me as much as this one and I had the opportunity to check out some of my favorite items in person.
Not typically a Disney girl (in the way of showing it on my clothing and accessories), this collaboration has changed my mind. There is the ideal mix of vintage Gucci with a classic Mickey Mouse touch and it’s a collection that I found ample items I wanted to go out and purchase. There are larger bags, a really distinctive hat box, a cool sweatshirt, and a few online exclusives.
Still one of my favorite items of the lot is the Disney x Gucci Shoulder Bag. The size of this bag is ideal, just right to hold plenty while not being bulky, and I also find a medium size bag shows off a quirky print like this ideally.
Another cool option if you really love Mickey and want him to be seen loud and proud is the Disney x Gucci Bucket Bag. Instead of a small Mickey Mouse print being integrated with the GG print, there’s one large Mickey front and center on the bag. It’s not for those who prefer a more subtle look, but man, something about it is so neat.
Lastly, the hat box I referred to above is such a stand out piece. I don’t own a hat box, but I want to be a hat box person. Of course it was originally intended to carry a hat, but you could use it as a carry on and it would hold overnight items and offers a good size mirror on the inside. This bag is heavy, and you probably wouldn’t want to let a bag like this get beat up, but I could see tossing it in the back of your weekend car, driving away on a getaway, and using this sturdy and quirky bag as your overnighter. If you are that person I described (who I, no joke, want to be), you can purchase the hat box here.
When it comes to Disney items, many feel very strongly. There are those who love the nostalgia of a Disney collaboration and those who find them a bit juvenile. I was always in the middle, a fan of Disney the place from a young age but not entirely convinced by Disney characters on my designer bags, but this collaboration changed my mind. It is the first collection of Mickey Mouse items I would spend a good amount of money on. Check out the full offering on Gucci.com now.
This collection is so popular in Japan and few things are hard to buy in Australia.
It seems like every major companies are doing the same things such as SK-2, Uniqlo, Rag & Born, YSL, Coach and etc. Obviously everyone love Micky Mouse and perhaps something it touches your innocent child memory?
Hideous design for some people but it selling very well as in fact so better not be judgemental.
Personally I love this collection and would love to own 1 or 2 pieces.
Well done Gucci.
I don’t think it’s true that everyone loves Mickey Mouse. For some, the Disney corporation represents years of racism and antisemitism. Others simply have no interest in Disney.
I hope you are able to secure the pieces you like though! It does seem to be selling quite well.
Vintage Gucci print…Yes! Mickey Mouse…NO NO NO!
Grandchildren…yes, but for a much, much, much lower price point. Adults…no!
The hatbox is only $5,800. I need to purchase it before they are all sold out!
Its funny, every once in a while something will pop up on PB and I will think hmm, I love it and really hate it at the exact same time. This collection falls into that group for me.
I understand Disney with Coach…but with Gucci!…No thank you…to me it just cheapens the brand.
I’m thinking exactly the same! The bags are really lovely and I love Mickey but it just doesn’t do with Gucci.
I’d never spend money on these.
Only crazy adults are obsessed with Disney . Buying a bag a designer bag with Mickey print is laughable! Somebody in Gucci paid a lot of money for licensing Mickey Mouse , now they’re combining it with most popular canvas to move it.
I can only see this popular in Asian countries because they’re into looking kawaii or like a school girl . They’re dressed like little toddlers who broke into their moms closet and put on all accessories. This bag just completes their look
I agree that these bags would be popular in Asian countries. Also, when I was in Beijing and Hong Kong I saw young women looking Kawaii. I know it’s considered “cute”, but seeing young women, out in public, dressed up as little girls just looked bizarre.