Welcome to the Bag Battles: Hermès Constance Vs Gucci Horsebit 1955!
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 crossbody bags! So without farther ado are is the battle between the Hermès Constance and the Celine Classic Box!
The History of the Hermès Constance Bag:
The Constance is part of the Hermès Trinity, the three most famous bags of the brand: the Birkin, the Kelly and the Constance. Designed by Catherine Chaillet, the Constance bag entered the market in 1959. The bag left the factory on the same day Chaillet’s fifth child was born and it was named after the designer’s newborn daughter. And history was made!
Since then the Constance is one of the most iconic bags of the brand. Although designed more than 50 years ago, it has a timeless shape that will always be chic. This crossbody was a favorite of style icon Jackie Kennedy, and is often associated with her classic style.
The Constance is a favorite of Hermès bag collectors. There are several limited-edition versions that can easily cost more than a Birkin. A classic Constance bag has an average retention value at resale of 109%. Therefor it can really be considered an investment! Prices of the Constance start at $7,950.
The History of the Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag:
The History of the Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag, one of the brand’s most classic and iconic bags, is one worth getting to know! As the legend goes, the horsebit hardware entered Gucci’s arsenal in 1953. Aldo Gucci noted customers liked a side of history with their bags so he invented the myth that the Gucci family had once been saddle makers to nobility.
In 1955 the hardware was added to a bag for the first time and since then the symbol has become as recognizable as the Chanel double Cs. Making any Gucci accessory instantly identifiable!
Throughout Gucci’s history many creative directors reinvented the iconic Horsebit bag. Former creative director Alessandro Michele presented the latest take in 2020. The reprised Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag comes in various shapes, like tote, satchel and shoulder bag, all unified by the instantly identifiable double D-rings. But the most timeless is the crossbody bag. After all, there’s no need for a Gucci logo when its signature hardware is present.
This bag is extremely classic and is one you can be sure you will love for many years to come.
And the winner is…
It is hard to compare a bag that costs $3,000 and another that costs $9,000, but both of them have merits. They are both classic crossbody bags that will never go out of style, and are super chic for everyday wear. But since the Constance is the oldest, the most classic and can actually be considered an investment, it is the winner of this battle! Nonetheless, if you can’t afford a Constance right now, the Horsebit is an iconic bag that is an amazing addition to any handbag collection!
And there you have it! The Constance is the winner of the Bag Battles: Hermès Constance Vs Gucci Horsebit 1955!
