Hi Alex,
Well, It has been about six months for the
Gucci bucket bag, and I have really enjoyed it! You asked about the closure: I would not say I struggle, but I do have to "actively" pull it closed each time. However, it takes no effort to open it. It stays closed, and nothing has ever fallen out, but I wouldn't say it is totally closed. The Gucci diamonte bucket is not soft, by any means--more of a structured, hard leather. Hope that helps!
When I bought it, I never heard much from anyone on Purseforum talking about bucket bags, except for Mansur Graviel. This spring, bucket bags seem to be really building momentum, at least in magazines and websites.
Good luck in your decision.
