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Gucci Handbag Fans?

1Professor — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:42:14 GMT

The GILI line of bags has turned me towards the "inspiration" bag, Gucci. The GILI Verona bag is an interpretation of the GUCCI Jackie bag:

GILI:

GUCCI Jackie bag:

The current sale of the GILI bag, from $266 to $132 sparked my attention. Then read so many of the bad reviews, many complaining about the GILI leather.

So (in the interests of scientific investigation), today I took a trip to the nearby San Francisco Premium Outlet Mall, which now has GUCCI! My first in-person experience with a Gucci bag. Oh, my.

That's what soft leather is like, simple design, perfect finishes.

Any Gucci bag fans out there? I want to join you.

Love to hear/see the Gucci bag you have.

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Imadickens — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 01:09:53 GMT

About 25 years ago my mother and I got hooked on the Gucci outlet store near us. I had one of every color, size, and shape! They ran from $49 to $99! What I loved best about the bags was the leather lining! Then, I branched out and asked dh for one from Macy's. It was the yummiest ever! Unfortunately, they did not wear very well (or, I was spoiled getting them so easily! But the edge binding wore badly and they looked old after just carrying them a few times!) so I sold them a my yard sales. I would love to have those back now, along with a few Brahmin bags I sold as well! I will definitely be looking at those sale Gili bags! Thanks!

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alliswell — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 01:53:29 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
The GILI line of bags has turned me towards the "inspiration" bag, Gucci. The GILI Verona bag is an interpretation of the GUCCI Jackie bag:

GILI:

GUCCI Jackie bag:

The current sale of the GILI bag, from $266 to $132 sparked my attention. Then read so many of the bad reviews, many complaining about the GILI leather.

So (in the interests of scientific investigation), today I took a trip to the nearby San Francisco Premium Outlet Mall, which now has GUCCI! My first in-person experience with a Gucci bag. Oh, my.

That's what soft leather is like, simple design, perfect finishes.

Any Gucci bag fans out there? I want to join you.
Love to hear/see the Gucci bag you have.

I much prefer the Gucci version over the attempted copy of it by GILI

I like this one by Gucci, don't have it yet though .

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1Professor — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 02:11:57 GMT

@alliswell: Wow, that's a little ruby delight. Good luck resisting.

I'm now sorting through my used-once Coach/Dooney/Brahmin to take to the local luxury consignment store—in order to be able to buy a Gucci!

It's a glorious task.

Fewer handbags owned, higher quality, deeper appreciation of the art, architecture, and texture of a high end bag . . .

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hicindy2 — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 02:54:50 GMT

When I worked in the SF Financial district, Gucci was the most desired handbag: late 1990's and still going strong

They have a premium outlet store in Vacaville...hmmmmm. I signed up for the newsletter

Especially the tri colored: that is iconic

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wildcat fan — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 02:57:39 GMT

I have one but wouldn't mind more! I'm more of a Gucci shoe fan, though.

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1Professor — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:04:34 GMT

@hicindy2 wrote:
When I worked in the SF Financial district, Gucci was the most desired handbag: late 1990's and still going strong

They have a premium outlet store in Vacaville...hmmmmm. I signed up for the newsletter

Especially the tri colored: that is iconic

@hicindy2:

Great observation about the bag's popularity in SF, thanks.

Loved hearing about the tri-color.

Currently aiming to get this one, from the Gucci outlet in Livermore (San Francisco Premium Outlets), soft suede, exquisite;

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magicmoodz — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 11:14:32 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@alliswell: Wow, that's a little ruby delight. Good luck resisting.

I'm now sorting through my used-once Coach/Dooney/Brahmin to take to the local luxury consignment store—in order to be able to buy a Gucci!

It's a glorious task.

Fewer handbags owned, higher quality, deeper appreciation of the art, architecture, and texture of a high end bag . . .

@1Professor

I completely agree! I would gladly part with my carefully curated (albeit small) handbag wardrobe in favor of one aspirational handbag.

No more $200- $300 purchases for me. I have a keen sense of attention to detail and when I compare a Gili copy to the real thing, well, what can I say, there really is no comparison.

I have been searching for my "it" bag for quite some time, unable to make a decision. Thank you for this thread and please let us know what you choose!

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1Professor — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 13:27:53 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
@1Professor wrote:
@alliswell: Wow, that's a little ruby delight. Good luck resisting.

I'm now sorting through my used-once Coach/Dooney/Brahmin to take to the local luxury consignment store—in order to be able to buy a Gucci!

It's a glorious task.

Fewer handbags owned, higher quality, deeper appreciation of the art, architecture, and texture of a high end bag . . .
@1Professor

I completely agree! I would gladly part with my carefully curated (albeit small) handbag wardrobe in favor of one aspirational handbag.

No more $200- $300 purchases for me. I have a keen sense of attention to detail and when I compare a Gili copy to the real thing, well, what can I say, there really is no comparison.

I have been searching for my "it" bag for quite some time, unable to make a decision. Thank you for this thread and please let us know what you choose!

@magicmoodz:

Kindred handbag spirits!

I think, in part, that those of us who did NOT grow up with a lot of money were taught to believe it was wasteful to think of spending $$$ on a handbag. Another factor is those who argue that wearing a high-end bag is attempting to flaunt status.

Look at these Gucci Jackie bags! Unless you are a Gucci bag fan, you'd NEVER know it was Gucci. The only sign is tiny tiny print on the metal fastener! Simple beauty.

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1Professor — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 13:37:02 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
I have one but wouldn't mind more! I'm more of a Gucci shoe fan, though.

@wildcat fan:

I saw these flats at the premium outlet store yesterday and adored them:

Now, of course, they will haunt me. Should've checked the price as the handbag prices were 50% off!

Fell in love with these whimsical flats on the Gucci site:

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GATORGIRL — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 01:56:01 GMT

Hi, @1Professor,

I have a Gucci Boston bag. Love it. I'll try to locate a picture of it on the web.

In the meantime, here's a little humor courtesy of Mel Brooks . . .

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QsMom — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:08:56 GMT

I am a Gucci fan. I took a couple of quick snaps of what I'm currently using.

First up are a handbag and wallet.

Then my wristlet for when I don't need to carry much.

And my key fob.

Why yes, I do like pink.

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1Professor — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:54:11 GMT

@QsMom: Yay for pink! And for pink Gucci!

Love [but do not, alas, have] these:

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1Professor — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 23:43:27 GMT

Finished school early and treated myself to a tour of the GUCCI store, which is next to The Container Store in a nearby mall.

This bag is like carrying a garden, and so light-weight, with delicious micro-fiber lining. The BLOOMS GG Supreme Top Handle Boston bag:

The shape reminds me of an LV speedy. Doctor's bag style. The bag wants me. I heard it crying out.

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magicmoodz — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:37:33 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
@1Professor wrote:
@alliswell: Wow, that's a little ruby delight. Good luck resisting.

I'm now sorting through my used-once Coach/Dooney/Brahmin to take to the local luxury consignment store—in order to be able to buy a Gucci!

It's a glorious task.

Fewer handbags owned, higher quality, deeper appreciation of the art, architecture, and texture of a high end bag . . .
@1Professor

I completely agree! I would gladly part with my carefully curated (albeit small) handbag wardrobe in favor of one aspirational handbag.

No more $200- $300 purchases for me. I have a keen sense of attention to detail and when I compare a Gili copy to the real thing, well, what can I say, there really is no comparison.

I have been searching for my "it" bag for quite some time, unable to make a decision. Thank you for this thread and please let us know what you choose!

@magicmoodz:

Kindred handbag spirits!

I think, in part, that those of us who did NOT grow up with a lot of money were taught to believe it was wasteful to think of spending $$$ on a handbag. Another factor is those who argue that wearing a high-end bag is attempting to flaunt status.

Look at these Gucci Jackie bags! Unless you are a Gucci bag fan, you'd NEVER know it was Gucci. The only sign is tiny tiny print on the metal fastener! Simple beauty.

@1Professor

Kindred spirits for sure! I was raised by a father who was a shopper and a leather snob. To prove it he owned more than 100 pair of shoes! I was in the third grade when he bought me my first quality pink leather handbag! I know his appreciation of fine leather rubbed off on me.

The Gucci Jackie above is a beautiful bag. I do have a penchant for the Soho, although I would have to choose a more neutral color (than pink) because I expect I would be carrying it for the rest of my life! 😊

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MissRose722 — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:59:07 GMT

Great post, 1Professor! Here's my Gucci collection - although small, I hope to add another bag in the future. Below is the Soho Medium Shoulder Bag in Black, which I believe was the inspiration for the GILI Roma 2. Of course with Gucci, the quality is outstanding.

In addition, I also have the Joy Medium Boston Bag in Beige/Ebony GG Canvas with Dark Brown Patent Leather trim:

And, last but not least, the Soho Zip Around Wallet in Pewter:

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MissRose722 — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:43:44 GMT

Oops - Forgot my GG Key Ring in Black (gee, and I have it on my car keys every day)!

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magicmoodz — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:52:16 GMT

@MissRose722 wrote:
Great post, 1Professor! Here's my Gucci collection - although small, I hope to add another bag in the future. Below is the Soho Medium Shoulder Bag in Black, which I believe was the inspiration for the GILI Roma 2. Of course with Gucci, the quality is outstanding.

In addition, I also have the Joy Medium Boston Bag in Beige/Ebony GG Canvas with Dark Brown Patent Leather trim:

And, last but not least, the Soho Zip Around Wallet in Pewter:

@MissRose722

I am drooling over your Soho! Your collection might be small, but it is beautiful!

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MissRose722 — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:07:32 GMT

Thank you so much, magicmoodz - you made my day!

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EdithEllenLily — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:09:01 GMT

@MissRose722 wrote:
Great post, 1Professor! Here's my Gucci collection - although small, I hope to add another bag in the future. Below is the Soho Medium Shoulder Bag in Black, which I believe was the inspiration for the GILI Roma 2. Of course with Gucci, the quality is outstanding.

In addition, I also have the Joy Medium Boston Bag in Beige/Ebony GG Canvas with Dark Brown Patent Leather trim:

And, last but not least, the Soho Zip Around Wallet in Pewter:

@MissRose722 What an elegant, classic collection you have!!!! (The fourth exclamation point was for your key ring ) I love it.

@1Professor You made me quite curious with this thread about Gucci products. I found there is an outlet store nearby so I plan to check them out in person.