Gucci Aphrodite Shoulder Bag

[zjones]

I bought the small Aphrodite with the flap vs. the zipper and while she's gorgeous and chic, I've been trying to make her work for me the past few days and I think she's just a *smidge* too tiny. There's *not* a lot of interior space. The larger models, even though flat, hold a lot more. Unfortunately, I don't like the way the medium looks against my frame, so it's back to the drawing board.

I think I might go for the small Diana shoulder bag (the hobo style, not the tote, as I already have a small Diana tote in blue and I'm not keen on duplicating styles).

 

[bagnut1]

I bought the small Aphrodite with the flap vs. the zipper and while she's gorgeous and chic, I've been trying to make her work for me the past few days and I think she's just a *smidge* too tiny. There's *not* a lot of interior space. The larger models, even though flat, hold a lot more. Unfortunately, I don't like the way the medium looks against my frame, so it's back to the drawing board.

I think I might go for the small Diana shoulder bag (the hobo style, not the tote, as I already have a small Diana tote in blue and I'm not keen on duplicating styles).

I know what you mean - I tried on the small flap one and also found it too small (and didn't like that there weren't more colors offered). I ended up with the small one with the zipper and also chain.

 

[bagnut1]

Did everyone see there's a Large Aphrodite with a gusset out that's new? I like the flat shape of the original, that's why I prefer the Bouvier to the Jackie, but if someone is looking for a cool travel bag, particularly someone tall and/or a man, this would be really nice.

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Has anyone tried/bought this? It's in the US in black only and I'm thinking hard.... Seems like a great alternative to a tote

 

[papertiger]

Has anyone tried/bought this? It's in the US in black only and I'm thinking hard.... Seems like a great alternative to a tote

It may be in the stores in other colours, no?

 

[bagnut1]

It may be in the stores in other colours, no?

I think they sync up available colors between web and the stores, it seems to me that the brown version is UK/Europe but not the US right now.

 

[papertiger]

I think they sync up available colors between web and the stores, it seems to me that the brown version is UK/Europe but not the US right now.

OK, if you know that for sure, but I'm always amazed by the discrepancies between my (flagship London) stores and the UK site.

 

[bagnut1]

OK, if you know that for sure, but I'm always amazed by the discrepancies between my (flagship London) stores and the UK site.

I don't know anything for sure, for sure, and you are the Gucci expert! But it does seem that new configurations get posted here on TPF from the EU/UK before they are available in stores or online here in the US.

Store visit within a few days and I will report back.....

 

[papertiger]

I don't know anything for sure, for sure, and you are the Gucci expert! But it does seem that new configurations get posted here on TPF from the EU/UK before they are available in stores or online here in the US.

Store visit within a few days and I will report back.....

Could be, but sadly we get the stock in-store much later (UK). I think it comes from Italy through Switzerland (as a way of cheating the Brixit duties )

 

[LuckyLisa]

I got an organizer for this bag from Samorga. It's quite thin, which is good, since this bag doesn't have much depth to begin with. But it gives me a couple of extra pockets and helps me keep the inside clean. I got it in gold, which is a great match for the lighter 'brown leather of this bag.

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I might put more in this bag than was intended but, that's what I need! I'm happy it can fit what I need and still close!

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Hi! Wondering which organizer you got? I'd like to order one, too!!

 

[nyeredzi]

Hi! Wondering which organizer you got? I'd like to order one, too!!

I got the 1.2 mm in gold color from Samorga. Fits perfectly:

(GG-Aphrodite-M) Bag Organizer for GG Aphrodite Medium Shoulder Bag

** HIGH QUALITY FELT ORGANIZER (Water repellent finish on 2mm only / Stain resistant finish on 2mm & 1.2mm) ** *2mm thick felt is the most standard and it gives appropriate amount of structure to the bag. *1.2mm thick felt gives less structure than 2mm, and even could give *weak* feeling. The...

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