Congratulations!!!!
I agree with your thoughts on Gucci's stamped leather. It can look as good as Box leather without the worry, but doesn't look like or feel plastic (LV Epi or Hermes Epsom).
New Gucci 1955 Horsebit Bag
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Congratulations!!!!
I agree with your thoughts on Gucci's stamped leather. It can look as good as Box leather without the worry, but doesn't look like or feel plastic (LV Epi or Hermes Epsom).
The black mini is the newest member of my horsebit family.
Thank you!
There is just something about the horsebit bags I'm drawn to.
No, just leave it.
You love it so you automatically want to take care of it but it's stamped leather and black, you'd have to have one 'ell of an accident to ruin it. Suede, particularly lighter shades I can understand, but leather needs to build-up resistance on its own without any chemicals added. The sprays that 'protect' usually contain a type of hairspray (with is a type of glue).
If it ever looks a bit dull brush it with a soft brush, it'll bring the shine back.
Don't use waterproofing products on leather, you a) ruin the chances of the leather developing waterproofing properties of its own b) sealing the leather will eventually dry out the leather, won't let the skin breath so risk mould forming inside the bag, and you won't be able to (re)condition (naturally: mink oil, lanolin, neatsfoot etc)
If the leather gets very wet from heavy rain, make sure there are no droplets, but leave to dry naturally stuffed to shape inside with rolled/folded newspaper. Don't put away wet, leave it out.
Doing nothing is 10 x better than doing something wrong.
One of the reasons I'm loathed to buy preloved is that people have ruined bags with commercial products.
OH I LOVE IT!!!! How do you feel about it size wise? I am wanting the white/monogram one! Show us some modeling pictures! It's gorgeous!!!!
Thank you! I like it. I do wish it was a little bigger. I actually find the camera version to be a nice size between this one and the shoulder bag version (unfortunately, I found the shoulder bag version to be too heavy for me). It fits most of my essentials, but I can't really get my sunglasses in there. To be fair, I like giant sunglasses, so someone with more modestly-sized sunglasses might get them to fit. Beyond that, it is a great little bag. My SA said it could be worn as a belt bag too, but I tried it and it was too big. I have a smallish waist, but I am hippy (hourglass) and it was too big for my hips too.
Thought I could resist- turns out I simply can’t. Walked into Gucci during a trip a few weeks ago to check out the mini 1955. I really hoped I wouldn’t like it as much but I loved it. Returning home I contemplated some more but finally gave in and ordered the black one. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. If money wasn’t an issue I’d buy the small and mini in all possible colors 
But seeing that price hike really hurt. Had bought the other one for 1750€ two years ago
But seeing that price hike really hurt. Had bought the other one for 1750€ two years ago
I am actually contemplating on getting this bag but I have already ordered LV speedy B25 yesterday. I already have a speedy classic so I would like to try another Gucci bag, which is this one perhaps.
Anyone has this bag yet?
Anyone has this bag yet?
I got lucky and scored this one online! But honestly, when I saw it it person I was super disappointed 
Super disappointed in their craftsmanship and quality control. I reached out via chat to send pictures of possible defects and the advisor online said she couldn't see any defects! Just going to bring it in store.. I'm not even sure I want to wait for a replacement... what do we think?
The colorway is so cute but I'm not sure this particular size is a well thought out bag. It also looks more grey in person/ depending on the lighting.
Here are some pictures:
Super disappointed in their craftsmanship and quality control. I reached out via chat to send pictures of possible defects and the advisor online said she couldn't see any defects! Just going to bring it in store.. I'm not even sure I want to wait for a replacement... what do we think?
The colorway is so cute but I'm not sure this particular size is a well thought out bag. It also looks more grey in person/ depending on the lighting.
Here are some pictures:
I’ve actually always been impressed with quality of Gucci.
I just won this Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag at a charity event. When I look it up on the Gucci website all of the photos show loops and a shoulder/crossbody strap. I can not imagine the vendor donating this bag would donate a fake. Or is it possible it is an older version and the vendor had it in their store/back inventory and donated something old?
I have the shoulder bag version (the regular/non-mini size) but I’m tempted by the camera bag. Which holds more in your opinion?