It is not the first time that Gucci releases the “Joy” Medium Shoulder bag. We have seen this bag in GG fabric and brown guccissima before, but it is the first time that Gucci has presented this bag pattern in silver GG coated fabric. Actually, the silver GG fabric is another new icon of Gucci. The silver one will be a worldwide reference for glamour one day. Although both elements on this bag are reinvention, being combined, they bring us a totally new feeling. Not long ago, Megs ran an informal poll of our wonderful Twitter followers to find out what trends they thought were so five minutes ago. Based on the responses I read, fringe was an overwhelming favorite (if you can legitimately refer to something everyone wishes would go away forever as a “favorite” in any context), but don’t tell that to the fine folks at Prada. I’ve been very up on the brand recently, as my previous posts about Prada’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection would indicate, but the Prada Vitello Shine Fringe Satchel makes me feel like 2008 just came back and hit me in the face.

Bright, bold and fun colors were (and usually are) found all over the spring runway. There is something that lures me into a simple handbag with a pop of color. Yes, the Prada Cervo Pleat Bag is an ordinary deerskin handbag with a pleated top, but the option of the stunning clear-ocean turquoise color makes this handbag stand out. This blue appears very similar to the Hermes Blue Jean, which is a versatile color that transforms an outfit in a heart beat (yes, I am biased!). The great thing about this Prada Bag is the slouch along with the removable shoulder strap, which gives the option to wear it cross-body. It feels very LA or SoHo. There are open pockets on the side and the dimensions are ample to wear and lug the daily necessities (16 1/2″H x 10″W x 5″D). Finally. Someone at Gucci has thrown out a life preserver to save their Resort 2008 collection from complete irrelevancy, and that life preserver is the Sukey Large Python Tote. We’ve spoken previously about the fake-tattoo-covered shortcomings of the 2008 group of bags, and they aren’t pretty. The Python Sukey, however, is nothing short of gorgeous. The reason that it works so well is that the shape of the bag is extremely simple and the surface of the python skin is unmarred by exterior pockets, decorative doo-dads, and unnecessary seaming. The python skin itself takes center stage, and the beautiful combination of cream, tan, and brown scales make a perfect fall bag, even for a girl that isn’t that enthusiastic about brown in any form. Bravo, Gucci. I knew you could do it. This bag is so beautifully simple that it almost makes me forget your past sins.