New Gucci 1955 Horsebit Bag

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It's just an occasional use, beautiful object type-bag for me too. Any alterations to your organisation are well worth it if it means you can keep the bag. I intend on keeping mine forever.

My mother had an Hermes Constance in the 1980s, and so I kinda knew what to expect from this bag. There are similarities IMO. It's like reverse a Tardis (Dr. Who reference - British sci fi series) looking fairly substantial on the outside but actually fairly many on the inside.

That's why I didn't mind buying it in a fairly impractical fabric.

I'm just enjoying looking at it on top of my dresser for now and will take it out with another, bigger, handheld bag when needed for an all-day trip or for evening/occasion.

I've actually been using it every day for the quick errands, that are the only outings I really have these days, because it makes me happy. Surprisingly, I've found it's perfect for those quick jaunts when hopping in and out of the car. It's weight when full keeps it comfortably on my shoulder, and it's so easy to get in and out of the front pocket for my mask or phone when popping in and out of stores. And it elevates anything I'm wearing, which is usually super-casual these days.

Using it daily may change when the pandemic is over and I'm doing more than quick errands, but for now I'm loving using it every day. It's such a classic piece, I'm sure I'll be using it into old age.
 
Some new variations that have caught my eye:

1. First is a flat 'WOC' but at a clutch length 23cm. NB the chain is only on one side (to be curled round the hand)

2. One of 2 new variations of the 'Duffle'. Had I gone with the plain canvas/navy trim I probably would have gone for this to double-up, the canvas is pretty close to the background colour and the dark colour is navy. Also, thinking aloud, shame Gucci didn't make the green, regular Gucci green from their webstripe, it would have gone beautifully with my set (brown leather or sig canvas plus green/red webstripe).

3. :loveeyes: Can't do it though I already have a Gucci shoulder bag in green python and another in Horse-bit in Jade leather. Made me think about getting a python 1955 though.

4. New camera bag style. This could be a really useful style, and liking this sig/brown leather. I'm going to wait and see new colours in leather first.

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Love these!:heart::heart::heart:
I have a bag my mom gave me from the 80s, I believe that looks like this. I don't even know what brand it is. I think I need to start using it.

Please find it and use. Not all fabulous bags have brand/designer names in them.

I already have many of the Gucci Horsebit-chain line bags form the '00s They're a bit more relaxed and they have the full-size (real size) horsebit, either on the front or the handle. I also have a Gucci Bright and a Cathrine (more Horsebits). I'd rather have a Horsebit than a GG logo (although there is a GG-print cape out this season that I am uncomfortably attracted to... :rolleyes: .

I had an amazing bag, bought vintage for me by my mum too and it reminds me of 1955 shoulder bag (though that one probably from the 1970s as it was a bit bigger). Black, polished thick leather, wonderful ghw, no name but admired by all. I loved it too, but couldn't get on with such a short strap and the depth, wouldn't even go cross-body unless right under my arm. I got annoyed with the bag. I gave it to a friend and (apart from her having it) regretted my spontaneous decision.

I can only really compare this shoulder version of the 1955 with the Celine Box and the Constance. Two other amazing classic bags. I like it better than the Dionysus too (chain only version) mostly because it has a leather strap. I just love this bag
 
I was curious about the camera bag and it doesn't look like it hit the US website yet. Now I'm going to obsessively be checking for it until it's there. I'd love to know the dimensions and strap drop, if anyone overseas is willing to share. :lol:
 
I was curious about the camera bag and it doesn't look like it hit the US website yet. Now I'm going to obsessively be checking for it until it's there. I'd love to know the dimensions and strap drop, if anyone overseas is willing to share. :lol:

Use the search 1955. Sometime new bags are stuck in 'halfway' house (i.e. someone has to give the all-clear) ;)
 
4. New camera bag style. This could be a really useful style, and liking this sig/brown leather. I'm going to wait and see new colours in leather first.


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Ooh I DO like this! I just checked it out on the site after I saw this post. Glad I didn't order the WOC! I wish they would've done something similar with the limited edition Liberty design!
 
I love the shape and overall look of this bag in the all-leather version. I'm not a huge fan of the canvas monogram (or monograms in general) but I think the way Gucci did their canvas is not as ostentatious as some. I was tossing up between the blue and Liberty leather but ended up with the Liberty. Really happy with it! :D
 
I love the shape and overall look of this bag in the all-leather version. I'm not a huge fan of the canvas monogram (or monograms in general) but I think the way Gucci did their canvas is not as ostentatious as some. I was tossing up between the blue and Liberty leather but ended up with the Liberty. Really happy with it! :biggrin:

Congratulations, unique
 
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