My Classic Camera Bag

I couldn't contain my excitement

My boyfriend and I are quite minimal. We don't tend to shower each other with gifts for "special occasions". He knows that I'm extremely picky and we usually end up asking each other if there's something that we're eyeing. Most often, I end up treating myself, and my heart was set on the Gucci Disco Soho. I previously only had contemporary designer mini bags (i.e. Rebecca Minkoff and Mackage).

I fell in love with the design of the Disco Soho bag designed by Frida Giannini, creative director for woman's ready-to-wear and accessories for Gucci before Alessandro Michele took over. With the impending price increase and rumours of the bag being discontinued, I scoured Purse Forum for more info. Even thought the tassel turned some people off from getting the bag, I adore it, and the new versions of the Soho come without a tassel. I wanted to purchase the bag second hand, but this being my first Gucci purchase I didn't trust that I'd be able to authenticate it myself. 


I had previously stepped into the Gucci Store on Georgia Street in Vancouver about a year prior and really loved the look of the bag. Even though the GG logo is quite large, it is one uniform colour and still subtle without being an over the top in-your-face designer bag. My mom has a vintage Chanel Camera bag that I absolutely adore, but I think the Gucci is the one OG bag that I won't tire of and is more youthful and timeless (not to mention within my price range of ~$1,000). The bag's dimensions are 8"W x 6"H x 2.5"D, and it has a linen cloth interior with two inner pockets, making it easy to find items inside. 

With my should I or shouldn't I bag purchasing thought process out the window, I went into the Gucci boutique store under Hotel Vancouver on Georgia Street. They said they only had a few Gucci disco bags left in stock, black or rose beige (red was sold out!). I tried on Rose beige, and as beautiful as it was it didn't have the ooomph factor of the black against the light gold hardware. Ultimately,  I decided on classic black, it is an original classic, and I wouldn't have to worry about colour transfer. Eep! I fell head over heels and handed my plastic over. 

It wasn't till I had walked home to my boyfriend's apartment (whilst carrying a Gucci bag feeling super extra) and opened the box and dust bag that I thought to myself, this one's a keeper. 💕

Fresh Out of the Box and packaging!

Cue Lego hands, also the sun was so bright that I was frowning ☹, not complaining about the sunshine though! 📷 : @80km2e 🌚❤️

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P.S. I know we're not all predisposed to drop 1.5K on a purse. Here are some alternatives that are odes to the camera bag. 

Status Anxiety Plunder Bag

Status Anxiety is a company based in Australia and this bag is wonderful. I have seen the camera bag in Plenty Stores (in Canada) and the leather on this black one seems especially durable. They also make a duffel bag that is similar to the Alexander Wang Rockie bag without the studs. 😏

Alexander McQueen Crossbody Bag

Alexander McQueen makes a great alternative.

 

Saint Laurent Loulou camera bag

Again, if money is no object I would recommend this bag from Saint Laurent, people say the bag is more durable and will hold its shape, and it has similar aesthetics to the Soho Disco.