Gucci Indy Bag

Megs · Jul 24th, 2007, 12:26 PM

Dear Gucci,

Do you want people to actually buy your bags? Why is it that every time I go into your store the handbag selection looks like the exact same fug from last season and the season before? It is time to move on, design something new, take a chance. Because, face it, even if you fail miserably, it won't make much of a difference. Your monogram bags are probably one of the worst logo bags out there. For some reason, they repulse me. And your Indy bags have some potential, as in the shape is ok, but why would you put a design like this on one? Your Gucci Indy Bag above shows off multicolor blue bell embroidery with bamboo tassels and metal plate details. Unfortunately, the bells resemble jellyfish, which I absolutely despise. Jellyfish sting me, and stick on my skin, and turn me red with an itchy painful rash. Is there a reason you have bells that resemble jellyfish? It feels like the scene in Finding Nemo, where Nemo and Dori have to swim through the jellyfish. Do you remember what happened to Dori? The good news is, Dori lived. This bag itself is not absolutely horrible, but I feel like your bags in general have been horrible. I was at Saks the other day and a gold Python Indy was thrown on the sale table next to some Juicy Couture handbags. Talk about slummin' it. But please do not think you are a lost cause, because you are not. I am still sporting, and LOVING, my Gucci Horsebit Hobo. You did do the Gucci Crystal Evening Bag which is swoon-worthy. It is time for some new handbags. Do something bold, do something new, just do something. Jellyfish-like-bell Indy via Saks for $3890.

Sincerely,

Megs

P.S. The price chart needs to be re-negotiated. Why does this Jellyfish bag cost nearly $4 grand???

HandbagAngel · Jul 24th, 2007, 12:48 PM

OMG! $3,890 price tag with this design?! I am speechless.

Meg, I wish Gucci would listen to you.

azia · Jul 24th, 2007, 12:53 PM

This bag is beautiful in my opinion. And I don't really see what is all that bad about the Gucci monogram. It is smaller and less loud than the more spaced out Coach, LV, Dior, etc. ones, IMO. Some people actually do not recognize it because it is more like a fabric pattern.

Anyways, back to this bag. It reminds me a lot of the royal embroidered silk clothing from the courts of imperial china. The colors are gorgeous and I think the price is reasonable (although way too high for me) in comparison with their competitors novelty bags.

karo · Jul 24th, 2007, 12:54 PM

I kinda like this bag, but the price is ridiculous.

itcheebon · Jul 24th, 2007, 01:52 PM

LOL!!! you're hillarious! my thoughts EXACTLY!

nita · Jul 24th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Not my idea of spending $4000. I've seen worse, but this bag isn't my thing.

Anita K · Jul 24th, 2007, 03:14 PM

I was in Neiman Marcus last week and these bags were abundant in different colors, etc. They looked very large and bulky. Just looking at them made my shoulder feel the pain of how heavy they look. I ended up with a Prada and a LV.

compulsivepurse · Jul 24th, 2007, 03:20 PM

I really like it

chloehandbags · Jul 24th, 2007, 03:33 PM

I actually quite like the embroidery and the colourscheme, although, why the bluebells aren't blue, I have no idea; are we even sure they are bluebells?!

But, what I don't understand, is why one would make a large hobo so stiff and unyielding and why, oh why, would you add metal plates and an instrument of torture-like shoulder handle?!!

Does a sadist secretly run the Gucci accessories line?

If that embroidery was on a slouchy hobo, with a long, thick, integral shoulder strap and without the incongruous metal plates and tassel, I might be very tempted to splurge on the resulting bag; especially if the reduction of unnecessary and unattractive hardware reduced the price by almost two thirds (which it really ought to!).

ValleyO · Jul 24th, 2007, 04:10 PM

ITA- this design really is neither practical or attractive.

Highmaintenance · Jul 24th, 2007, 04:12 PM

with all the due respect, I believe this bag it's atrocious.Sorry

Pursegrrl · Jul 24th, 2007, 04:14 PM

My eyes!

gratytude · Jul 24th, 2007, 11:06 PM

I like it. I admire that they want to step out and be a little bit different, they still offer their classics.

maxter · Jul 25th, 2007, 10:56 AM

I think Gucci is trying to be a little more "edgy" and not stuck so much in their "horse-bit" classic designs. However, this is NOT the "edgy" look they should be striving for. Hello? What's going on over there??

ggggg · Jul 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM

where was this gold python indy?

Jul 24th, 2007, 12:26 PM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,017	Dear Gucci, Do you want people to actually buy your bags? Why is it that every time I go into your store the handbag selection looks like the exact same fug from last season and the season before? It is time to move on, design something new, take a chance. Because, face it, even if you fail miserably, it won't make much of a difference. Your monogram bags are probably one of the worst logo bags out there. For some reason, they repulse me. And your Indy bags have some potential, as in the shape is ok, but why would you put a design like this on one? Your Gucci Indy Bag above shows off multicolor blue bell embroidery with bamboo tassels and metal plate details. Unfortunately, the bells resemble jellyfish, which I absolutely despise. Jellyfish sting me, and stick on my skin, and turn me red with an itchy painful rash. Is there a reason you have bells that resemble jellyfish? It feels like the scene in Finding Nemo, where Nemo and Dori have to swim through the jellyfish. Do you remember what happened to Dori? The good news is, Dori lived. This bag itself is not absolutely horrible, but I feel like your bags in general have been horrible. I was at Saks the other day and a gold Python Indy was thrown on the sale table next to some Juicy Couture handbags. Talk about slummin' it. But please do not think you are a lost cause, because you are not. I am still sporting, and LOVING, my Gucci Horsebit Hobo. You did do the Gucci Crystal Evening Bag which is swoon-worthy. It is time for some new handbags. Do something bold, do something new, just do something. Jellyfish-like-bell Indy via Saks for $3890. Sincerely, Megs P.S. The price chart needs to be re-negotiated. Why does this Jellyfish bag cost nearly $4 grand??? __________________ Sign up for our July Giveaway sponsored by: Devi Kroell

Jul 24th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#3
azia Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,872	This bag is beautiful in my opinion. And I don't really see what is all that bad about the Gucci monogram. It is smaller and less loud than the more spaced out Coach, LV, Dior, etc. ones, IMO. Some people actually do not recognize it because it is more like a fabric pattern. Anyways, back to this bag. It reminds me a lot of the royal embroidered silk clothing from the courts of imperial china. The colors are gorgeous and I think the price is reasonable (although way too high for me) in comparison with their competitors novelty bags. __________________ 1. Chanel Black GST - got PST instead and love it! 2. Tiffany Bead Necklace and Bracelet - thx to the best bf! 3. LV Small Ring Agenda - thx to the lovely Javaboo! WISHLIST: Chanel Modern Chain Tote, Hermes Evelyne PM Have you read my blog yet?

Jul 24th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#6
nita Handbag Freak! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 142	Not my idea of spending $4000. I've seen worse, but this bag isn't my thing. __________________ Meercats do it better!

Jul 24th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#9
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,927	I actually quite like the embroidery and the colourscheme, although, why the bluebells aren't blue, I have no idea; are we even sure they are bluebells?! But, what I don't understand, is why one would make a large hobo so stiff and unyielding and why, oh why, would you add metal plates and an instrument of torture-like shoulder handle?!! Does a sadist secretly run the Gucci accessories line? If that embroidery was on a slouchy hobo, with a long, thick, integral shoulder strap and without the incongruous metal plates and tassel, I might be very tempted to splurge on the resulting bag; especially if the reduction of unnecessary and unattractive hardware reduced the price by almost two thirds (which it really ought to!). __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Jul 24th, 2007 at 03:36 PM.

Jul 24th, 2007, 04:12 PM	#11
Highmaintenance Sofa King Broke Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Sunshine State of Mind Posts: 1,978	with all the due respect, I believe this bag it's atrocious.Sorry __________________

Jul 24th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#2
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,632	OMG! $3,890 price tag with this design?! I am speechless. Meg, I wish Gucci would listen to you.

Jul 24th, 2007, 12:54 PM	#4
karo Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 8,110	I kinda like this bag, but the price is ridiculous.

Jul 24th, 2007, 01:52 PM	#5
itcheebon Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 54	LOL!!! you're hillarious! my thoughts EXACTLY!

Jul 24th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#7
Anita K Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	I was in Neiman Marcus last week and these bags were abundant in different colors, etc. They looked very large and bulky. Just looking at them made my shoulder feel the pain of how heavy they look. I ended up with a Prada and a LV.

Jul 24th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#8
compulsivepurse Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,253	I really like it

Jul 24th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#10
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,049	ITA- this design really is neither practical or attractive.

Jul 24th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#12
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 12,739	My eyes!

Jul 24th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#13
gratytude Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: los angeles Posts: 313	I like it. I admire that they want to step out and be a little bit different, they still offer their classics.

Jul 25th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#14
maxter Land of the free Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness Posts: 4,937	I think Gucci is trying to be a little more "edgy" and not stuck so much in their "horse-bit" classic designs. However, this is NOT the "edgy" look they should be striving for. Hello? What's going on over there??

Jul 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#15
ggggg Sofa King Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 22	where was this gold python indy?