Gucci Irina Tote Bag | Bohemian Heart Studded White Leather Handbag

Posted on: Oct 12

Gucci is a label associated with classic style and sophistication ... but there's little of that here. The bohemian styling of the Irina may perplex die-heart Gucci-ites, but it's found new fans amongst free-spirited stylistas.

The basic white leather body is jazzed up with gleaming gold accents. The centerpiece is the flowery detail crafted from large golden hearts. The hearts and flowers theme might be perfect for the hippie crowd, but the execution is a little off for me. Honestly, it looks like something I'd expect to see in the teen section of a department store. Of course, the brand's still charging Gucci prices. This tote will set you back a whopping $2650. The price seems inflated, but what do I know? These babies walked off the shelves on their release, buoyed by their popularity amongst starlets like Lindsay Lohan.

The exterior doesn't impress me, and inside it's not much better. The zippered pocket and solo slip pouch might be adequate for a space this size, but I expect more than adequate when I'm paying more than $2k for it. A few more pockets for girly gadgets and a more luxurious lining would help to appease me.

The Irina tote seems like a bit of a misstep for Gucci, but it's been a popular one nonetheless!