Welcome to the Bag Battles: Gucci Marmont Vs Saint Laurent LouLou!
When looking for a designer bag, sometimes there are so many similar styles it is hard to choose the right one for you! With that in mind I present to you the Bag Battles! On this series of posts I’ll be presenting you two similar luxury bags with all the information necessary for you to make the right decision. And we’ll compare two of the best designer flap bags! So without farther ado are is the battle between the Gucci Marmont and the Saint Laurent LouLou!
The History of the Gucci Marmont Bag:
This bag actually belongs to a family of bags that come in a variety of hues, textures, and designs. Former creative director Alessandro Michele introduced the Marmont bags, which feature a chain-strap crossbody as the distinctive style, not long after taking over as Gucci’s direction. The unrestrained bohemian energy of the 1970s and the glitz of the Chateau Marmont, the hotel that epitomizes old Hollywood glamour, were captured in the bag when it debuted on the fall 2016 runways. Michele introduced his inverted Gucci emblem on the bag, which was quilted in a semi-puffed chevron pattern. The bag was extremely popular when it launched! The design and practicality of the bag proved to be an everyday staple. The bag might not be so popular any more, but it is still an icon of the brand!
The History of the Saint Laurent LouLou Bag:
This is one of the brand’s most well-known designs, created in 2017 by Anthony Vaccarello. The LouLou is one of the brand’s most popular handbags, named after LouLou de la Falaise, a close friend and muse of Yves Saint Laurent for more than three decades. The LouLou is a traditional flap bag with a more casual appearance. Its front flap closure, soft but boxy structure, and quilted chevron pattern are its defining features. The LouLou, which has established itself as a mainstay of Saint Laurent’s accessory line, is now offered in more sizes, ranging from a small over-the-shoulder bag to one that is large enough to hold your laptop or whatever else you may need. The strap is also adjustable, making this bag fit for any occasion!
And the winner is…
While the two bags are very similar, to me there is a clear winner. The LouLou is classier, more refined, more timeless and more iconic than the Marmont. There is a slight price difference, but it is not enough to justify buying the Gucci bag instead of the Saint Laurent one. The YSL logo is more elegant than the GG logo, it isn’t so loud and is more understated.
And there you have it! The LouLou is the winner of the Bag Battles: Gucci Marmont Vs Saint Laurent LouLou!
