Purchased April 2020 from Mine & Yours Co. Instagram stories, my first purchase from them.
I have now owned this bag for two and a half years, and when I purchased it the price point was just over $1,000, ($1,050 to be exact) close to the retail at the time. And now with inflation the price has gone up significantly, both for second hand and retail to a all time high of $1,935 CAD.
At the time I purchased this bag it was known as the "Everyday Essential Bag" and was a daily piece for Bloggers like Alyson Haley and Alyssa Lenore. While some bloggers have parted ways with the Gucci Soho, it seems to be coming back into style with the rise in popularity of Gucci designs.
Are you curious about why people were choosing to part ways with the Soho? Let's chat the Cons below.
Cons
Loses shape from sitting against the hip as a crossbody bag, this can be quite frustrating however the solution is a bag shaper or insert. But finding the right one is not always easy! I don't have an insert I use for this bag but that's mostly because I've just accepted that it is not a structured bag.
Quite a commonly seen bag (this may not be a con for some people but for others it may be). For some people having a bag that is highly saturated on the market can be a bit of a no-go, personally I prefer to have pieces that I don't see as commonly but for ones that I love and already own I don't mind as much seeing it around.
Pros
Adjustable Straps, makes it easy to make the bag the perfect length for yourself.
Grained Leather makes the bag more durable and able to withstand rain (I've walked through total downpour with this bag, and while I don't suggest it it's safe to safe that it was fine afterwards!)
Carries the everyday necessities with ease, I can easily carry my mid-size wallet, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Keys, sunglasses and more without the bag bulging which is pretty impressive when you think about the size.
When I purchased the bag from Mine & Yours back in 2020 it was in like new condition with no signs of wear and came with all the accessories; dust bag, authenticity card, and the box.
Since then I've worn it lots, in the rain, in the snow and the humid summer weather. The only damage that has occurred since the purchase is minor discolouration in a small patch on the front of the bag. I'll be honest, the pros outweigh the cons, if you're considering it I highly suggest taking the leap and purchasing, however i do usually suggest buying second hand over purchasing new to keep the cycle going.
While the Soho is currently only available new in two colours from the website (Rose Beige and Black) you can still find discontinued colours like the fuchsia, poppy red, silver and many others through consignment sites.
Shop the Gucci Soho Disco Preloved below:
Mine & Yours - Gucci Red Leather Soho Disco Camera Bag
Mine & Yours - Gucci Purple Leather Soho Disco Camera Bag
Vestiaire Collective - Gucci Gold Leather Soho Disco Camera Bag
Vestiaire Collective - Gucci White Leather Soho Disco Camera Bag
What are your thoughts on this bag? Let me know below!
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more fashion and lifestyle related posts.
Hannah, The Secret Robin
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