In
the early 1900s, a young, Italian saddle maker named Guccio Gucci
tried his luck in the handbag industry. As a result of his exceptional
leather skills, Gucci handbags quickly gained a reputation for unprecedented
quality and taste. Gucci himself even had a hand in designing many
of the products such as the bamboo handle handbag, a staple item that
has endured through the company’s history. Throughout the century,
the Gucci brand became a symbol of excellence, attracting prestigious
clients from around the world including Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly
and Jackie Onassis. Gucci’s popularity only grew: the demand
for the products led to the designer-label culture of the mid to late
70s, making it the biggest-selling Italian fashion brand and the most
referenced name in popular music.
Gucci specializes in a large variety of handbags that have the distinction
of coming from the most-recognized designer label in history. From
designs almost 100 years-old to modern styles, Gucci offers a wide
selection of handbags including totes, clutches, hobo and messenger
bags.
Tote bags have two handles and resemble a shopping bag. Totes have
a square appearance and the wide opening allows easy access as well
as the capacity to hold all the day’s essentials. The Signoria
medium tote is made of white leather with guccissimo white leather
trimming, with light gold hardware. Simple yet elegant, the Signoria
suffices as a standard day bag while drawing some wanted attention.
A large size, made of rust-colored leather and trim, is also available
in that model, making it one of the most practical Gucci handbags.
On those fancy occasions where a tote bag will be too obtrusive,
and the evening calls for something more petite and delicate, clutches
are the way to go. Hobo bags are practical most of the time but you
don’t want to be lugging around that burden while on you’re
on an intimate date or during a fancy night out on the town. One of
the most diverse clutches that Gucci offers is the Starlight clutch.
Made of dark gold leather and light gold hardware, the Starlight is
showy without being tacky, adding futuristic glitz that would highlight
any drab occasion. Many of these Gucci clutches come with an interlocking
G ornaments that are as serviceable as they are fashionable.
Messanger bags are designed to fit across the body to ensure comfort
and versatility to people carrying around heavy or bulky items. While
originally intended for bicycle use, they have become extremely popular
in urban settings, allowing shoppers and students alike partake in
the convenience that messenger bags offer. The Jolicoeur is the flagship
messenger-style of the Gucci handbags. Made from sand/ebony GG fabric
with dark gold leather trim, the Jolicoeur is designed with rosewood-colored
webbing, a Gucci signature.
Hobo styles usually have a crescent-shaped bag and large holding capacity
to fit all the day’s necessities. The long strap allows the
owner to wear the bag comfortably over the shoulder making it the
standard handbag for every instance, either casual or formal. The
Duchessa is made from beige/ebony crystal GG fabric with brown leather
trim and light gold hardware, making it a symbol of casual elegance
– just one example of the many fine Gucci handbags.