I have both bags. I love them both for different reasons. The leather on both bags can scratch and spot, so I wouldn't let that be a factor in your decisions.
^It really has. It's doing it pretty evenly too, which makes me happy. I hadn't noticed the darkening until one day I looked at the hangtag, and compared it to the bag itself and there was a huge difference.
They're both really different bags so I guess it depends more on your needs. If you need a more formal/work bag I'd go with gigi but if you're looking for a fun, everyday bag I'd go with the Ergo vachetta hobo. Either way you can't go wrong bc both bags are TDF!
I guess what I am looking for is a tote that I can use when we are on the road for the day. So something that is good to hold magazines, water bottle, snacks and such and possibly a small purse. Would either of these bags be better for that use or is it pretty much just my personal choice. The bag may also have to sit on the floor of the car as well - would the ergo vachetta tote get colored on the bottom if the floor wasn't spotless?