This Gucci handbag for Fall 2009 gives me a bit of hope that my at-one-time favorite handbag label can rise like a Venus from the ashes of their most recent five or six collections. The heart and tattoo printed handbags of recent saddened and disappointed me and I feared the luxury giant was beginning a downward descent. However, it seems they are learning from their mistakes, probably with dwindling profits, and going back to their sophisticated and classic roots. This bag, the 'Jockey' tote is gunmetal guccissima leather with gold horse bit hardware. Simple. Classic. Beautiful. Finally. $2,250 at Gucci.com
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