Guccio Gucci, the Italian designer, opened a small store in Florence in 1921. At the beginning, he only sold leather luggage and other saddlery accessories. Over the decades, Gucci has become a fashion giant specializing in luxury goods including apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry and fragrance. Gucci bag is one of the most influential staples among Gucci products. Since 1940’s, Gucci began producing the signature bamboo handled handbag. In the late 1960’s, the “Jackie O” bag named after the former American first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis achieved unprecedented success for Gucci’s development. By the 1980s, Gucci has established an international reputation and the handbags maintain among the most coveted and popular goods.

　

Gucci’s prosperity is attributable to dynamic innovation. The designers under the supervision of the former and current creative directors Tom Ford and Frida Giannini never cease to create novel bags to attract their customers. In 2002, Frida Giannini was hired by Tom Ford, the artistic director of Gucci, and she had been working as director of handbag design until 2006 when she was appoint to creative director of Gucci. Giannini’s design is described as “warmer, reinvented, richer, more joyful and sensual Gucci” as compared with Ford’s “minimalist, sometimes cold, hard glamour”. There is no runway fantasia in her design, but strictly wearable and practical on the streets. The newly released 2009 spring collection from Gucci exudes luxury and functionality as well. All bags are made in sumptuous leathers and most of them are messenger style or backpacks. This collection is meant to be big hits with younger Gucci fans. These bags are versatile, functional and stylish, just perfect for people on the go.

　

Sukey Tote is one of the Gucci bags commented as utilitarian luxury. It has a simple and understated shape, available in Guccissima leather, python skin or GG fabric. There is a wide array of lovable colors for your choice: creamy, metallic blue and classic Gucci ebony canvas with brown leather trim. This is not an audacious bag but functional with frugal chic. The interior is roomy enough to keep all your necessities organized when you are on travel. The double rolled leather handles fit easily over your shoulder or you can hold it in hand or toss it over your elbow. On each bag, there is a signature Gucci logo tag in polished gold tone hardware. You have no problems match it with most of your outfits because the understated style is suitable for any ensemble.

　

In the period of world’s economy recession, you may not be able to afford thousands of dollars on a luxury designer handbag, however, there are places such as www.eurohandbag.com and www.baglovershop.com who offer high quality Gucci handbags at discounted prices. You can get a lot of savings here and keep yourself elegant and stylish as well.