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IMO redundant. Sometimes we plan to buy things that are no longer needed in our current lives
Exactly my thought. Personally, if I were going to get the second bag I would go for leather so there was not so much overlap with the first.IMO redundant. Sometimes we plan to buy things that are no longer needed in our current lives
But if you love it, want a similar bag that is a crossbody, and will use it, then why not.
The 1955 Horsebit is by only monogram bag. I'm not opposed to adding a second (but would probably draw the line there) as long as they serve a different purpose. I think that's the central question I need to figure out. They're very similar, but are the subtle differences in function enough to justify it?
This is such a good point. I've been eyeing this bag for years and have placed it in my cart more times than I can count. I was able to see it in person a few months ago, which confirmed my love for it, but I wasn't ready to purchase it for a few different reasons. Now that it's no longer available directly from Gucci, I feel like it's now or never before it disappears from the other retail sites too. So, maybe there's a bit of FOMO playing a role too.IMO redundant. Sometimes we plan to buy things that are no longer needed in our current lives
But if you love it, want a similar bag that is a crossbody, and will use it, then why not.
Oh, I wish I could find it in leather. Sadly, I think this one was very limited in leather versions even when it was readily available through Gucci. I can't for the life of me figure out why this style didn't catch on like the other dome-shaped Ophidia bag.
Hahahaha!!! Finally the voice of an enabler that I've been craving! This is kind of what I'm thinking. I find that I don't use the 1955 Horsebit in situations when I need to carry it longer than quick errands hopping in and out of the car, dinners out, etc. If I'm going to be walking around for a bit, I prefer more of a crossbody. So, perhaps this will fill that need.
I think we naturally gravitate towards items that already own because we love it so much in the first place! I would personally hold off as the one you own is so similar and therefore will not add much to your wardrobe collection. Perhaps a different shape or colour in a similar style?
I tend to own multiples of bags I love too. Very simply, I'm often drawn to similar designs because I know what I like and what I functionally need, so they're the bags I will use.
Thank you for sharing this! Interestingly, I think I've had my eye on this bag for so long because it looks like a great substitute for the LV Pochette Metis--a bag I loved in every way, except for the lock closure, which drove me nuts! That closure (and the fact that nearly everyone I know has a PM) is ultimately why I sold mine. So, I completely understand how important the closure of a bag is. I already have other Gucci bags with this type of closure and am fine with it. But I do wish Gucci would start giving us an outside pocket on all these bags. It's the one feature I often find I miss...
