First off, you gotta figure out *which* Gucci bag we’re even talkin’ about, ya know? They got everything from those massive, I mean HUGE, GG Emblem tote bags – you see them everywhere, beige, usually. Perfect for, like, throwing everything AND the kitchen sink in. I always wonder what people *actually* carry in those things. Probably just a wallet and a lipstick, right? Makes me feel inadequate with my overflowing, decidedly *not* Gucci, tote bag. Free shipping and complimentary gift wrapping, the website yells. Free shipping for a multi-thousand dollar bag? Yeah, okay, thanks Gucci.
Then you’ve got the Dionysus. Ooh la la. That little Dionysus small shoulder bag, especially in the brown GG suede…that’s class. Like, actually classy. I saw one the other day and I swear, my internal monologue was just “Want. Need. Must have.” It’s just…so…effortlessly chic. Even if you’re wearing, like, jeans and a t-shirt, that bag elevates the whole dang outfit. Though, brown suede? In the US? Pray for it not to rain, seriously. And “handle with care for longer product life.” Yeah, tell that to my clumsiness. I’d probably spill coffee on it within five minutes of owning it.
Honestly, the thing about Gucci in the US is…it’s accessible, but also aspirational. You see it on influencers, you see it in magazines, you see it (if you live in the right areas) on the street. It’s everywhere, but it *still* feels like a splurge. And is it worth it? I dunno, depends on your budget and your tolerance for mild anxiety about potentially scratching a very, *very* expensive purse. I mean, they *are* beautiful. No denying that.
Plus the whole “Gucci products are made with carefully selected materials” thing. What materials? Like, unicorn tears? I’m kidding (mostly). But seriously, you’re paying for the brand, the craftsmanship (presumably), and the *image*. You’re buying into the whole Gucci vibe.
