New Gucci 1955 Horsebit Bag

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LV_Nikky said:
Did you guys have any issues with leather peeling on the mini bag? I bought this brand new fron lord and taylor website and the leather has creases, same with the strap, like it’s going to peel after sometime. I really love this bag and would hate it if I’ll get issues in the future.

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Creasing is just the nature of leather.

note also different variations of the 1955 use different types of leather. This is a stamped leather which is one of the hardiest
 
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miss_mjs said:
Hi everyone!
I was also hoping someone could help me with a bag decision. I am currently looking for a nice mini brown bag to add to my collection (specifically a top handle). So, it came down to two - The LV Alma BB in Damier Ebene canvas or The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Mini Top Handle in brown canvas. I am having a hard time choosing which one I should buy because both have pros and cons. I love the Gucci one because it has this casual versatility to it and can be easily paired with outfits but I feel like it's overpriced since the price increase. Whereas the Alma BB DE is also super cute, reasonably priced, and equally as versatile however I feel like everyone has it.

What are your thoughts? Which bag should I get? :confused1:

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I think I prefer the traditional shape of the Alma, but the colour of the Gucci
 
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chiclawyer said:
Thank you for your insight!


That’s exactly how I feel about my shoulder bag! I’m wondering if the camera bag might actually fit more because it’s just one space with no dividers. I might have to go to the gucci boutique to check it out!
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I have the camera bag, it is nice size bigger than mini but definitly fits less than expected as the leather is stiff and the opening is narrown, feels like you need to put things in a certain order to fit
I love how it looks but didn't find it very practical for a camera bag
 
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miss_mjs said:
Hi everyone!
I was also hoping someone could help me with a bag decision. I am currently looking for a nice mini brown bag to add to my collection (specifically a top handle). So, it came down to two - The LV Alma BB in Damier Ebene canvas or The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Mini Top Handle in brown canvas. I am having a hard time choosing which one I should buy because both have pros and cons. I love the Gucci one because it has this casual versatility to it and can be easily paired with outfits but I feel like it's overpriced since the price increase. Whereas the Alma BB DE is also super cute, reasonably priced, and equally as versatile however I feel like everyone has it.

What are your thoughts? Which bag should I get? :confused1:

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My choice would be the Alma. Although I love all variations of the Horsebit, in this case it seems one would get more out of the Alma. Size and colour are great for day and night. The Horsebit, as lovely as it looks, seems more limited. It looks like it would go only with certain outfits, not as versatile as the Alma.
But in the end you need to decide, which one’s for you.
 
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Sina08 said:
My choice would be the Alma. Although I love all variations of the Horsebit, in this case it seems one would get more out of the Alma. Size and colour are great for day and night. The Horsebit, as lovely as it looks, seems more limited. It looks like it would go only with certain outfits, not as versatile as the Alma.
But in the end you need to decide, which one’s for you.
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True true!! The alma is such a versatile bag and I think it is better constructed than the horsebit (as much as I love that line and bag)

Thank you so much Sina for sharing your thoughts! :)
 
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LV_Nikky said:
Thanks @papertiger

Can you please elaborate more on stamped leather being one of the hardiest? What are the pros and cons? TIA
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It's a processed leather very good for structured bags that is less prone to scratching and scuffs. It's also better with rain and often lighter that natural, full-grained.

The cons are that if you do manage scratch it it's not just a quick rub with a thumb or brush and polish. On bags that are often set-down (totes or Bostons etc) edges and corners can show wear because the surface pattern will have disappeared.

Note some leather bags for the 1955 are not stamped, they are polished calf like the navy leather/velvet web-stripe and the plain canvas/navy leather.
 
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WinSailor said:
Hi, I can’t get the 1955 horsebit out of my head……I was looking on the website and noticed another brown leather that looks lighter……besides looking lighter (top image), are there any other differences to the other brown leather (bottom image)? Does anyone have this newer brown leather horsebit 1955?

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The lighter brown is a smooth calf leather, with white stitching, and (looks like) fabric lining.

The dark brown is a textured leather, with tonal stitching, and microfiber lining.
 
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LV_Nikky said:
Did you guys have any issues with leather peeling on the mini bag? I bought this brand new fron lord and taylor website and the leather has creases, same with the strap, like it’s going to peel after sometime. I really love this bag and would hate it if I’ll get issues in the future.

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Any update on how the inside flap is holding up? I just got this bag and I’m afraid for it to start cracking.
 
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