Designers Handbags

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Gucci has continued its partnership with UNICEF this season in their 2006 Holiday campaign which will benefit UNICEF programs that aid children in Africa.

From November 21st to December 31st, Gucci will donate 20 percent of the sales from a luxurious collection of items designed by Gucci’s Creative Director, Frida Giannini. The proceeds will specifically benefit education and health services to children in Mozambique, where nearly three-quarters of a million children are directly affected by HIV/AIDS.

Hot stuff! It appears that companies have really fueled the awareness for the poorest of the poor recently. Bono’s Red Campaign is one of the big ones, involving a lot of ginormous corporations, like Limited and Apple. Learn more about the Gucci UNICEF campaign at FWD. Credit for the pictures goes to FWD as well:

Right off the bat I will let you all know that the animal lovers will abhore this post. Gucci has decided that the materials of Fall 2006 are fur and exotics. I must admit, some of these are quite gorgeous. It is now time for me to cordially introduce you all to the Gucci Fall 2006 Handbags

The Gucci Britt Medium Hobo is designed from mystic white petis gris with caper leather trim and GG detail. The hobo measures 13 1/5″H x 17 1/5″W x 2″D. Pre-order through Neiman Marcus for $2395.

Next the Gucci Britt Medium Tote is made with roccia python with GG detail and its dimensions are 10 2/5″H x 16″W x 5 3/5″D. As all of you in California know, this bag can not be shipped to you. Buy it via Neiman Marcus for $2690.

Short pony hair and brown leather trim comes together in the Gucci Bouvier Large Hobo. This hobo is a classic Gucci shape with a different texture. Sizing up at 12 3/5″H x 17 4/5″W x 2″D, the hobo is available at Neiman Marcus for $2200.

The Gucci Britt Medium Shoulder Bag manifests its deep beauty in dark red snake patchwork with GG detail. Perfect color for fall and also a great evening bag, the dimensions of the bag are 12 1/5″H x 13 2/5″W x 1 1/2″D. This bag can also be pre-ordered through Neiman Marcus for $3290.

For a bag that looks warm and cuddly, take a gander at the Gucci Pelham Medium Shoulder Bag. This is by far one of my favorite shapes done by Gucci; it fits perfectly under the arm. This shoulder bag features natural mink in a checkered pattern with brown leather trim. Measuring 13″H x 17″W x 4 3/4″D, I must admit I like it. Buy it via Neiman Marcus for $4590.

The sister bag of the one shown above is the other Gucci Pelham Medium Shoulder Bag. The difference is that this bag is designed from natural fitch with brown leather trim. It also measures 13″H x 17″W x 4 3/4″D and costs $3895 via Neiman Marcus.

Finishing off the bunch is an iconic anniversary bag. Believe it or not Gucci is celebrating its 85th Anniversary. The Gucci Large 85th Anniversary Hobo shows Gucci’s greatness in a multicolor patchwork snake pattern with horsebit detail. As shown, the back of the bag shows off a Gucci 85th Anniversary enameled plaque. Rounding out the Gucci Fall 2006 bags and sizing up at 14″H x 18″W x 2″D, add a piece of Gucci history to your collection for $4595 via Neiman Marcus.

There is your view for the exotic bunch that Gucci is releasing for Fall 2006. Expensive, over-the-top, and chic Gucci welcomes fall.

When it comes to evening wear, I don’t think it is a bad idea to may an eye-catching statement. And since we are all handbag pasionistas, why not make the statement with an ornate evening bag. The Gucci Evening Bag shows off a catena chain strap, a push-lock bamboo closure, and a jeweled bloom charm. Since I am a Florida girl at heart, the flower in the middle of the bag just suits me very well. If Gucci would elaborate a bit more on the materials, I could give you much more info, but we gotta work with what we have. This evening bag measures 5.9 x 4 inches. I see this bag being worn by the bold and daring ladies who aren’t afraid to spice up their wardrobe. Buy it through Gucci for $1895.

Right off the bat the name is not anything really descriptive (I will blame that on the site rather than Gucci itself), but this bag is oddly alluring. If you are drawn into both gold and silver, the shiny Gucci Spring/Summer 2006 Handbag may be just for you. While the bag is quite unique, there isn’t the best description given for me to work with. So today, we will all just have to rely on outer appearance to try to judge this bag for ourselves. The materials that are put together to make this bag include suede, leather, gold metal hardware. The hypnotizing part of this bag is how the signature GG’s fade from silver to shiny gold. Measuring 14 1/2″W X 7 1/2″H X 5 1/2″D, this bag is something with a little pizzazz from Gucci from Spring/Summer 2006. Buy it through StyleDrops for $949.

To print or not to print, that is the question. With the Gucci Spring ‘06 Cruise Line being released we see the use of patterns and prints to take over and give off some tropical flair. While I love the shape of this bag, I don’t find it very practical. Gucci wants to welcome spring with the Gucci Spring ‘06 Medium Shoulder Bag. The tropical print you find of this Gucci bag is labeled the pigna print which looks like pineapples and bananas, but in a sort of abstract art. Yes, my description is lacking a bit, but nevertheless you understand what I mean (and if not you can see what I mean through the picture). The shape of this bag lured me in when I was recently in the Gucci store. Brown leather trim and braided handles set the patterned body off nicely along with goldtone hardware. If you are one of the ladies, much like my mom, who likes a bag to hang comfortably on the shoulder and not “ride up”, then this bag will suit you well. Measuring 13″H X 17″L X 4 ”W, this bag is cute for spring but to me isn’t completely practical. Then again, who said that handbags are always practical? Pre-order via Saks for $1550.