don't leave me: in the pre-owned bag section at far fetch
browse responsibly
Often, I am needlessly searching for something that I might want to obsess over, I am a wanter. I’m just going to start sharing everything I find here because it’s fun and I can.
Prompted by a visit to a consignment store in Toronto called Extoggery, where I found a Gucci horsebit shoulder bag (that was on hold for someone else), I have become obsessive about looking at vintage/secondhand Gucci bags online. I’ve found quite a few good ones (all at Far Fetch) Most of them are under $1000. I have been particularly drawn to monogram prints from Fendi & Gucci—I’m not immune to a LV monogram print either. We’ll talk about the magnetism to a monogram print and it’s psychological effects later on or never.
These little monogram mini totes have been on my radar for quite awhile. I love the greenish/brown hue of older Fendi canvas bags, though I wasn’t able to find one this time around. These are feature a zip which is always welcomed on a tote.
These are the standout Gucci bags that I found. I like these less common silhouettes. Again with the monogram. I’m particularly fond of the third from the left with the metal handle, so cool. The only other two designer handbags I own are also Gucci, one that I bought from Aloe & Wolf vintage in Siena, Italy and a little canvas boat bag purchased on Poshmark. So you could say I’m a Gucci girl. GG. I’ll note that I’m not an expert or even a novice at identifying historical context in high end fashion—these are just the ones that I like. Though, I’m interested in stretching that curiosity muscle and researching more about each design/collection/era. Anyways.
Others that stood out to me during my R&D. The colour of the number six Gucci number is very special, in a blue tongue from a blue raspberry candy kind of way. Anyways, I really love all these mostly simple style relics of designers past. I’m addicted to handbags and there is no cure.
ttyl,
sarah