Which Gucci bag - help me choose

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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

Maybe I am biased because I have a couple of Mulberry bags that bought nearly twenty years ago and still use them regularly. I bought them in single and mortgage-free years. Couldn’t afford to spend that sort of cash now on a bag. lol

I agree. I haven’t got one but have thought about getting one but the straps look quite narrow and thought they will probably dig into the shoulders if you put something weighty inside.

My Mum has this in black and it’s absolutely beautiful. I have proper bag envy when she uses it

I love this bag so much.

I love a bag that is shaped by its design rather than branding

It’s beautiful isn’t it. Why do you think it’s so much cheaper than the other version of the puzzle?

I also wish it came in more colours. Very tempted by the black though

What's your handbag of choice then?

Having examined them both in Loewe the puzzle fold is a much simpler construction, less pieces of leather to stitch together.

it’s beautiful but much easier to make than the standard puzzle.

And here she is! Smaller than i thought, but just about fits everything I need.

Ahhh congratulations OP! Glad it fits everything you need!