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Gucci Marmont Lady Bag review

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Ah, the infamous Gucci Marmont handbag. The Gucci Marmont handbag has been gaining popularity over the last few seasons, and by last spring, it started to push ahead of it’s sister, the Gucci Dionysus, as the IT bag du jour.

So, saying Gucci is having a moment, is the understatement of the year. While Gucci has been having a moment for a couple of years now, it is showing no signs of slowing down. Gucci is the IT designer du jour. There is no designer out there which is showing any sort of effort to knock the crown off of Gucci.

My favorite Gucci Marmont handbags:

Everything Gucci is hot. I. mean. everything! While the hottest Gucci items of the moment include the Gucci Marmont, the Gucci Princeton mules, and the Gucci logo belt, anything with Gucci’s name on it is hotter then hot.

I have been eyeing the Gucci Marmont since last year. After the holidays last year, I almost purchased the black and white striped version of the shoulder bag, but I ended up talking myself out of because it looked too much like my Chanel bags. Despite the fact that I talked myself out of the bag, I still eyed the Gucci Marmont until this season, when Gucci released their spring 2018 collection and it included this beautiful white Lady Bag with a detachable shoulder strap. Love!

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One of the biggest trends in handbags for spring 2018 is the white handbag. Also, one of the biggest silhouette trends in handbags this year is the lady bag. In addition, quilted bags are getting more popular as more, and more, designers release their own interpretations of Chanel’s iconic quilted handbag collection.

Since I knew I wanted a white handbag which could fit everything pictured above, I instantly knew the Gucci Marmont Lady Bag was my bag for spring 2018! The Gucci Marmont Lady Bag comes in two sizes; small and medium. This post features the small size. Even with with everything pictured above inside the small sized Gucci Marmont Lady Bag, there is still plenty of extra room for a pair of gloves, a bag of snacks for the kids, and more!

The Gucci Marmont Lady Bag is made from strong calf leather which is scratch resistant; a bonus for those of us with kids! The outside also features one top handle, and a detachable shoulder strap. The closure is a little tricky, but easy to use once you realize it is not the common magnetic closure we are used to with other designer bags. The Gucci Marmont Lady Bag features a latch which you push up to release the flap, and open your bag.

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The Interior of the bag features a zipper pocket, large main compartment, and a slip pocket which is perfect for your iPhone. I was impressed to see how the lining of the Gucci Marmont handbag is extremely high quality. The interior lining is made from strong Ultrasuede which adds a soft, luxurious feeling to the already luxurious bag. Love that!

The quilting on this handbag offers more then the typical square or linear quilting other designers are showing. The Marmont collection offers chevron quilting on the top flap, and back of the bag; while the bottom of the front of the bag offers semi-circle quilts. Another nice touch to the Gucci Marmont handbag collection is the quilted heart found on the back of the handbag. This sweet little touch adds something special to the bag; and my daughters think it is the best thing ever! They really love hearts 🙂

As far as longevity is concerned, the Gucci Marmont ticks almost all of the boxes to qualify as a classic handbag style. Quilted handbags are considered classic, thanks to Chanel, and the Gucci Marmont collection is proving to popular among consumers in all styles; not just one bag from the collection. The Lady Bag is a classic handbag style which never goes out of style; it just enjoys IT status every few years, without ever falling out of favor.

The detachable shoulder strap adds versatility to the bag, allowing it to be worn casually with the strap, or dressier without the strap. The two-bags-in-one factor makes the Gucci Marmont a good buy; even at luxury prices!

I am in love with my Gucci Marmont Lady Bag, and am kicking myself for not buying one sooner. I love how this bag offers a soft body without looking sloppy. So many unstructured satchels look floppy and sloppy. This beautiful handbag does not lose it’s shape, despite the fact that it is soft.

Gucci Marmont around the web:

What do you think of the Gucci Marmont collection? Do you like the Lady Bag?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Spring 2018 handbag trends: white handbags

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off-white and white handbags spring 2018 from top left: shoulder bag with brass ring (hot IT bag-I own this in black and love it!) / tote with metal handle / Prada shoulder bag / white box shoulder bag / cross body circle bag (under $500!) / off-white mini tote bag / net covered handbag (hot IT bag-under $400) / Gucci lady bag ( I bought this one for spring!)

Spring is starting to hit store shelves, and we are beginning to get a glimpse of what buyers favored from the runways last September. White was a huge runway trend. The all-white look dominated so many collections in New York last fall. It was one of the big runway trends, and I am happy to see it hitting store shelves; and the streets!

Along with the white trend from the runways, comes the white handbag trend! White handbags are huge this spring 2018 season. This is one of the bigger trends in handbags for the upcoming warm weather season. Designers are showing both stark white, and off-white; so if bright, blinding white isn’t your thing, never fear, off-white is just as fabulous for spring!

White alone, does not make an IT bag for the spring 2018 season. In addition to white, you will need to watch for certain styles, and brands, to hit the spring 2018 IT bag jackpot. The hottest handbag styles for spring 2018 will include the continuation of the quilted shoulder bag, the cross body circle bag, small box bags, and that fabulous net covered bag shown above. It’s a huge IT bag by the way 😉

The upcoming handbag trends for spring 2018, which are gaining popularity, include the small lady bag-with a detachable shoulder strap, and the tote bag. Tote bags are making a comeback as more then just a beach bag, or diaper bag alternative. They are replacing large satchels for the office, and they are also being used as daily handbags. Any size tote is hot for spring! Just grab the size you need for your lifestyle, and you’re set! Love that!

There are thousands of fabulous white, and off-white handbags for spring 2018 on store shelves, as we speak. I carefully chose the hottest white, and off-white bags from around the web, and placed them in the collage above; as well as the shopping widget below. These bags offer the current IT silhouettes, from the current IT brands. You know me, I’m all about the IT bag!

If you are looking to be on trend this spring 2018, but want to make sure you buy more of an investment bag, rather then a trendy silhouette, stick to tote bags, lady bags, and quilted shoulder bags. You will love the longevity of your investment! I have an off-white quilted shoulder bag from over twelve years ago which is still relevant. Investment bags are key!

Spring 2018 handbag trends | shop white handbags:

Which style of white handbags for spring 2018 are your favorite? Do you prefer white, or off-white?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Handbag Addict Gift Guide 2017

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The perfect handbag gifts for the holidays, hot IT bags from top left: classic cross body under $1000 / Gucci cross body bag under $1000 / red shoulder bag under $2000 seen on the streets of NYFW / mini cross body bag seen on the streets of NYFW / bamboo half circle bag-2017’s hottest IT bag under $300 / burgundy shoulder bag from a hot new IT designer under $1000 / classic drawstring bucket bag-IT bag that should be in everyone’s closet under $1000 / classic premiere designer top handle satchel

You knew it was coming! My gift guide for the handbag addict on your shopping list; which could very well be you! Featured above are the hottest of the hot IT bags you can give this holiday season. Below, are more handbags to covet from both established, and emerging designers; in all price points of course!

This holiday season while handbag shopping, be sure to look for the IT factor in order to make your handbag gift the most memorable, and special, gift she receives all season!

What type of style does the handbag addict on your list have? Does she like to invest in handbags she can wear season after season? Does she work in a conservative, corporate environment? Does she value function and practicality in her handbags? Then she sounds like the perfect candidate for a classic IT bag! Here are my recommendations:

Classic IT bags which should be in every handbag addict’s closet:

Is the handbag addict on your list always the most fashionable at the party? Does she always wear the hottest new designer from the hottest boutique in town? Is the sidewalk her runway? Then she would love one of the hottest IT bags of-the-moment. These are perfect IT bags for the fashionista on your list:

Hot IT bags we all need now:

There are so many IT bags priced under $1000 on the market! Is your handbag addict always reaching for the latest IT item? Does she prefer a more understated style? Then these are the bags for her!

Affordable IT bags under $1000:

Looking for a recommendation on an IT bag to give this holiday season which has been tested and loved by me? These are the bags in my closet I highly recommend to give as gifts. They have been amazing for me; and I love reaching for them time after time.

Handbags featured in this post I own and recommend:

Which handbag, or handbags, are you wishing for this holiday season? I have so many handbags on my Christmas wish list; I hope Santa hooks me up!

My Christmas handbag list:

Happy Holidays!

XOXO

Cathy