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Gucci Hand-Painted Woven Leather Tote: Need to weave this into my life

All it takes is one bag to change my mind: this elegant and effortless tote is making me eat my words for all the bad things I’ve ever said about Gucci bags. I never thought I’d put “quiet luxury” and “Gucci” in the same sentence, but what do we have here?! Hand-woven leather – not … Continue reading “Gucci Hand-Painted Woven Leather Tote: Need to weave this into my life”

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Gucci Fiat 500 Collection

Gucci is one brand that is always up for a fun collaboration. To wit, Frida Giannini this week unveiled her design partnership with Lapo Elkann on a limited edition Fiat 500 (absolutely adorable!) that will launch in April for around $24,000. For those who love the project but don’t have the need for a car, … Continue reading “Gucci Fiat 500 Collection”

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Gucci Bags Fall 2011

With clothes offering an abundance of texture and color for fall, Frida Giannini made the right move by keeping her accessories subtle and, for the most part, understated. The majority of the collection shown on the runway was small and subtle. The idea, it would seem, is that they’re meant to complement, not dominate, the … Continue reading “Gucci Bags Fall 2011”

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Gucci Sigourney Studded Sandal

Gucci does the back zip heel right. They’re the ones I’m always drawn to and the fit has been perfected by their masters. I find these to be tricky because there is no give so if something is wrong with the fit, it becomes extremely comfortable. Instead, Gucci makes it so that your whole feet … Continue reading “Gucci Sigourney Studded Sandal”

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Gucci Large Top Handle

The moment I spotted this large top handle satchel from Gucci I thought of a great find from the back corner of your favorite vintage store. Imagine digging around for a secret treasure and finding an old bag with perfectly worn in leather, just worn enough to where it is still in great condition. I … Continue reading “Gucci Large Top Handle”

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Gucci Limited Edition “New Jackie” Ostrich Bag

I have always loved, loved, loved Gucci’s classic Jackie-O bag. When Frida Giannini tweaked it by enlarging it and naming it the “New Jackie,” I swooned even more. This is one hot bag; it simply looks amazing on a woman’s shoulder. To celebrate its newly-renovated Rue Royale store in Paris, Gucci is selling a capsule … Continue reading “Gucci Limited Edition “New Jackie” Ostrich Bag”

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