Which Gucci bag - help me choose

[Floofydawg]

Calling all luxury bag lovers!

Decided to treat myself due to pay rise. I have a couple of small Gucci bags already but I'm looking for something more practical that I can use for travel which will fit my kindle and essentials. These two are a similar size but the big price difference is swaying me. Help me choose? (Don't tell me to use a carrier bag or buy a bench...)

https://www.flannels.com/gucci-womens-ophidia-mini-leather-hobo-bag-886111

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/handbags/crossbody-bags-for-women/gg-emblem-small-bucket-bag-p-815118FAD6L9758

Ophidia - slightly larger for your stuff plus I always want a bag with a zip for travel then nothing can fall out

Good point re the zip - thanks.

I prefer the bucket bag. I find the shape of the other one boring.

But agree that for travel you need a zip. Is it definitely between these two?

The first one is more practical for traveling.

Are you set on a Gucci? I recently bought a mulberry Bayswater tote for everyday use and it’s been such a good purchase - https://www.mulberry.com/gb/shop/bags/shoulder-bags/bayswater-tote-oak-small-classic-grain-leather

Not set on Gucci no, but I do like these two. Not keen on Mulberry as a brand and the tote is too big really.

Or this LV. But quite a lot more expensive.

https://uk.louisvuitton.com/eng-gb/products/slouchy-pm-bag-nvprod5770171v/M11952

The LV one is gorgeous but I do like the 2nd Gucci one better than the first

Bucket bag or the LV.

This is very similar size and style to the first Gucci, just another option.

https://www.fendi.com/gb-en/woman/bags/mini-roll-brown-ff-jacquard-mini-bag-8bs096afpmf1gl7

I vote for the Ophidia. Lovely bag.

I'm actually thinking my kindle won't fit comfortably in either of the Guccis. Maybe I need the medium bucket bag.

Or this shoulder bag. Thoughts?

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/handbags/shoulder-bags-for-women/half-moon-bags-for-women/gg-emblem-medium-shoulder-bag-p-847449FAD6L9758

The Ophidia is really nice. It looks like a kindle should fit in it. I think the more rectangular shape of the most recent one you posted makes it look a little outdated in comparison. I do like the bucket bag but you really ought to have a zip.

I’d avoid LV as they are so ubiquitous these days I just assume any I see are fakes.

congratulations on the pay rise!

The only thing putting me off the Ophidia is the lack of a shoulder strap.

I like the second but in black or red.

https://www.loewe.com/eur/es/mujer/bolsos/pouches-y-bolsos-pequenos/puzzle-fold-pouch-en-piel-napa-de-ternera-brillante/C510PT1X01-1100.html

Loewe puzzle fold? Im listing after this one.

I like the first one best, I like the simplicity of the strap and hardware. And yes to the zip.

Best bag ever. I love mine. Much classier than free advertising for Gucci or LV.

The Leowe is absolutely beautiful. But I really want a pale colour and the tan looks a bit yellowy.

I'm a bit of a logo whore. I have LV & Gucci logo bags already.

Sorry, but the loud logos are so tacky. I’d always assume fake. Obviously it is your choice and if you like them, based on what you’ve said, the first one is most practical for what you intend to use it for. Also, congrats on the pay rise 😊

Does the Ophidia have a longer strap. I’d get super irritated having to carry it all the time like that.

And the bucket bag, that would be a no for me due to the lack of zip. Too easy to be dipped by pick pockets.

Is the shoulder bag you linked big enough? It doesn’t look very spacious for a Kindle and other essentials.

@KolaBear no it doesn't and that's what's putting me off as well.

The shoulder bag has bigger dimensions than the others.

@Floofydawg Ahhh ok, have you seen it in person? I’d probably go and road test it with all my stuff to check it all did fit in comfortably.