I’ve had a long-time love affair with Gucci and although I’ve reviewed two other Gucci bags I own (the Bamboo Shopper and Lady Stirrup, I have yet to review my most beloved Gucci bag.
Many of you have heard me say how much I love my Gucci Soho Disco Bag, and the bag makes frequent appearances on our Instagram as well, so it seems like it’s about time the bag gets a full review. Check out how my Gucci Soho Disco Bag scores in our Purseonals ratings below!
Aesthetics
This bag is a personal favorite and is probably one of the most-carried bags in my collection. The day I got it, I instantly loved it, and I’ve carried it for a few years now. Many brands have similar bags; the style is called routinely called a ‘camera bag’ for its boxy, compact shape–like a bag meant to hold a small camera.
While there are other brands with bags like this, the Gucci Disco has become my go-to. There is an oversized leather tassel, which is a nice touch, and overall, this bag sits really well when carried.
Usually I don’t like monograms, but there are certain instances when a monogram is done so nicely that I go from not being a fan to absolutely loving it. The Gucci Soho Disco is one of those cases. The GG monogram on this bag stands out, but Gucci tones it down a bit by having the monogram finished in tonal stitching; it blends in well.
I’ve received a lot of compliments on this bag, and while, overall, the design is simple, it isn’t just me who loves it. We have a Gucci Disco Bag Club on the PurseForum that has almost 100 pages of responses now!
Usability + Functionality
One of the main reasons I love this bag is how easy it is to use. Large bags surely carry a lot, but they can be hard to navigate. I love the Gucci Disco because it holds a ton, but when you open it up, you can find everything inside easily. To me, this is quite a feat, but the Disco seems to do just that.
The shoulder strap is also a great length. The bag hangs nicely, can be worn crossbody and it sits in such a way that makes it easy to unzip and reach inside. Some bags have straps of awkward lengths, which makes accessing the main compartment hard, but that’s not the case with the Gucci Soho Disco. The straps has five holes for you to adjusting its length, and I’ve found the perfect fit for me is the last hole, making the strap as long as it can be.
The interior is just the right size to fit everything you may need and offers two pouch pockets. I can’t fit my continental zip wallet in this bag, so I usually take out my important credit cards and slide them into one of the two pouches. The pouches can also fit your phone, but I do think that would start to pull the side of the bag down from the weight, so I don’t do that.
Quality + Construction
When I say I’ve carried this bag a lot, I mean a ton. It has made appearances on our Instagram account for years, and I’ve truly used this bag. After hundreds of outings, the bag has aged beautifully. I’m including a couple close up shots of the bag because you would expect to see wear (which is normal on bags you use often), but this bag has yet to show anywhere near the amount of uses it’s received.
I can still smell that nice leather smell on this bag, and the thick, pebbled leather hasn’t begun to sag or lose it’s shape at all. The bottom of the bag isn’t reinforced, but it hasn’t begun to slouch either, which makes me very happy.
The interior of the bag is lined in a thick fabric lining, and it also has held up really well. All of the stitching is still intact, and the hardware is really durable too. This bag shows that quality and craftsmanship are important to Gucci.
Value
I have to give this bag a 5 out of 5 when it comes to value because it’s under $1,000. I know that it isn’t the biggest bag, but it can fit your daily needs, and that means you can carry it for much more than just going out.
For reference, I am 5’10.5″ and the measurements of the bag are 8″W x 6″H x 2.7″D. Price of this bag in this color is $980 via Gucci.
Staying Power
The only aspect of this bag that could make the staying power waiver is the big logo on the front of the bag. That being said, the monogram on this bag is still not overly eye-catching. Otherwise, this bag has a shape that works for every season and I don’t see it losing its staying power.
Total
The Gucci Soho Disco scores high in our ratings, with 24 out of a possible 25 points. It is a personal favorite bag that I’ve been meaning to review for you all for quite some time. The great thing about the Soho Disco is Gucci continues to release it in a variety of colors, materials and even new sizes. If you have $1,000 to spend and don’t need a massive bag, I would always suggest this one as an option.
You can buy the exact version of the bag I own from Gucci.com for $980 and shop a variety of Gucci bags via Neiman Marcus.
I would definitely agree with your review. I have it in red as well and I love it! I’m still amazed at how much it holds. I might have to get another one!
The red color is so good – and I don’t usually opt for red bags, but in this bag it’s perfect!
I want another as well 😉
I have this bag in champagne gold and I love it so far too 🙂 Just curious – have any of the leather pieces in your tassel separated (the way balenciaga tassels do)? Mine is only a couples months old but I’m wondering because my two little ones love playing with the giant tassel lol
Nope, I’ve had no issues with the tassel at all! So glad you love it so far too – I think you will continue to love it!
Awesome! Your pup is RIDICULOUS btw ????????????
He’s such a little ham! We adore him and he kept creeping into each photo so we decided to include him 😉
gorgeous bag! i’ll always have a soft spot for gucci.
btw love the outfit! cute canine too!
You should get one – so many options!
Brutus wanted to be in on the pictures so I included him 🙂
The bag is beautiful but the last photo made my heart melt! <3
It is the cutest photo!!
Great review Megs, you look fabulous! I love your shoes, who makes them? The photo with Brutus is adorable….he is so darn cute!!!
Shoes are Givenchy, I love them! I know, Brutus is our obsession right now 🙂
I’m so glad you reviewed the Disco bag, I just got this bag in champagne beige and I love it! for a small bag it holds all my essentials with room to spare plus whatever ends up in my bag that day! i’m 5’11 and I found wearing it crossbody it sits higher than i’m used to so I had two more holes punched in the strap at the end, now it’s perfect 🙂 Brutus is such a doll! thanks for rescuing! #adoptdontshop!
Yep, I don’t wear mine crossbody for that reason but getting extra holes punched makes sense!
That puppy!!!<3 How has the color transfer been (inside and out)? That's what I'm always worried about with crossbodys.
No transfer at all and I’ve had this bag for over 3 years!
No transfer at all with mine. I have the red one as well.
Thanks! How long have you had yours?
Since June of this year. Wore today with white jeans and no issues. And I usually wear it cross body.
Hi there Meg…. I have been thinking of getting the same RED disco bag.. but then i saw the rose beige.. what do you think? I want to use the purse often, pair it with a ton of outfits. what do you suggest? red? or rose beige?
You can’t really go wrong either way. The red is a nice spot of color and I don’t own a ton of red bags but this always works – but the rose beige is just pretty!!
You forgot to mention that one side does not have the logo. That way if someone likes the bag but not logos, or is somewhere where a logo might be inappropriate, they can just carry it the other way. This has always been an added bonus for me with my Disco.
Totally true and good point!
I’ve never liked this bag but you make it look really cool! Starting to reconsider… 🙂
It doesn’t look incredibly special, but I am in love with it!
This is also a favorite of mine. And I have the exact same bag! I’m not a big fan of Gucci but this bag stood out. Got quite a bit of compliments too! I agree about the monogram thing. It works out perfectly. Definitely a great buy!
I’m not either, but on this bag it is so nice!
I purchased this bag about 8 months ago because of your pics. I absolutely love it. Actually I have purchased most of my recent bags because of this site.
So glad to hear that! This bag is so great, I love it! What other bags have you purchased recently?
Because of your reviews, I purchased the Gucci bamboo large tote and Fendi By The Way. Love both of these. You’re reviews have proven to be very helpful!
So happy to hear that! As always, more reviews to come!
Megs, I have really been torn between this bag, the Valentino Lock bag and the Celine Box bag ALL in RED. I can’t have all three in red color but they all look so beautiful to me. so i’m just stuck in a choice dilemma.
I am partial to the Gucci and Celine. The price difference is major. If you don’t have a problem with the price, I’d say go for Celine, but if you want to watch your budget a bit – Gucci!
It really looks like inspiration from vintage Chanel, but cool bag overall.
what is the price on that bag? I think less then $1000?
$980 – there are links above where you can buy it if interested!
That’s what I thought! I looked at it and was going to buy but decided on a Chanel instead. But I really like this one. Will get it, thanks!
I LOVE my Disco. It’s a soft metallic pink that is just dreamy. Now I’m considering buying another color as well but can’t decide!
I want another one too I think! There were some stunning Nubuck ones that I had my eye on
I love your review. I also have the same bag in red. I’ve had it since Jan. I love it so much that I want it in black next. Great photos!
Yep, it is a mini addiction, right?!
Exactly how long is the strap? Compare this to a LV pochette. Half the price(for canvas or $685 for epi leather) Am I the only one who doesn’t like these super long straps but for crossbody?
This bag fits so much more than a pochette.
Strap is adjustable with 21.6″ drop.
Looks gorgeous and you can’t see any wear! I love the Soho design but I’ve been wanting to find a small Gucci Soho bag with a flap and a zipper. Does anyone know of such a bag?
Meg… You are slaying in that skirt!
Shucks! Thank you!
I JUST bought this bag earlier this week and I LOVE it! The red is such a perfect red, the leather is scrumptious, it truly DOES fit much more than you’d think–I just can’t say enough about this little beauty! I know it’ll get ALOT of use!! 🙂
I use mine SO OFTEN
I’m so happy to hear that! It sure does seem that anyone I talk to who has one, LOVES it!! I feel very happy with my purchase, I think it could even be a little addicting–I’m already looking at other colors!! 🙂
I really enjoyed reading your review, Megs! Your detailed description of the Gucci Disco is very helpful. Love your skirt, and Brutus is soo cute!
Thank you!! 🙂
Hi Meg, the last photo is perfect and you are looking fab in slide 6. 🙂
I love the pic with Brutus looking up and thank you for the kind words! I don’t like being behind the lens, but I am attempting to get more comfortable with it 🙂
I love the light gold metal hardware that Gucci uses.
I bought this bag in Aqua nubuck during the Gucci sale for $480! I wanted the black patent, but that sold out in a minute. This is a perfect sized bag – I am 5’3″ so smaller bags look better on me. This bag is really roomy and the bag itself is so light, which is a plus. It is currently competing with my all time fave bag – my Chloe mini marcy in nut.
Based on the 100pg+ forum on this bag, I bought it in black and am in LOVE!!! I completely agree with what you described above. Thank you for reviewing it so well 🙂
Just bought mine yesterday in the rose beige leather. I cannot wait until it arrives!!!! I think I’ll be buying another color next year 🙂
This post inspired me so much! I adore the bag even more now, but i cannot decide whether or not to get the black, rosey beige, or navy. Do you have any details of the bag I should know about and which colour you would recommend? Thanks so much, Purseblog is my favourite blog.
How does this bag hold up against jean stains? I have my heart set on the red disco but I worry about ruining another bag with denim transfer.