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Gucci Arli Large Handbag

This vintage-inspired handbag is named after Arli, the ancient Italian name for Arles, France – the location where Gucci presented its 2019 Cruise collection. The design draws inspiration from Arles’ rich history and culture. The luxurious python leather contrasts beautifully with the rugged metal hardware, creating a powerful aesthetic reminiscent of ancient armor.

The Origin of the Name

Arles, once part of the Roman Empire, was the starting point for four pilgrimage routes and still preserves Roman monuments including an amphitheater, ancient theater, and the Church of St. Trophime. Vincent van Gogh lived here from 1888 to 1889, creating over 300 paintings during his stay.

130 years later, in the ancient Roman necropolis Alyscamps outside Arles’ old city walls, Gucci presented a fashion show that reimagined this historic city. The Arli bag symbolizes Arles’ poetic rebirth.

Creative Director Alessandro Michele, obsessed with classical aesthetics, transcends temporal boundaries by incorporating religious, rock, and gothic elements into his designs. This approach adds historical and cultural depth, giving his creations enduring vitality.

The Double G Logo

The prominent Double G logo on the front dates back to 1970s designs, originally created to honor founder Guccio Gucci.

Alessandro Michele modified the originally symmetrical Double G to feature both letters opening in the same direction, symbolizing adaptation to contemporary trends.

The Arli bag’s Double G logo features a shiny gold tone with slender, softer lettering that contrasts beautifully with the black python, creating a striking focal point.

All other hardware shares the same gold tone. The rings and smooth metal plates that connect the straps to the bag’s front and back complement the bag’s geometric lines.

Dual Compartment Design

The bag features clean, elegant lines with alternating straight and curved elements. Its overall shape is sleek yet feminine, with the top curve subtly echoing the appearance of ancient Roman amphitheaters.

The black python leather’s natural luster gives it a vintage yet wild appeal, making this a truly collectible piece.

The bag features a unique dual compartment design that adds visual interest when viewed from the side while expanding the interior space.

Foldable Strap

The strap features clever design details. Its soft leather allows it to be folded, with hidden fasteners on the inside. Folded into two layers, it becomes a handheld bag; unfolded, it transforms into a shoulder bag to suit different styling needs.

What Fits Inside?

With two large compartments, a zippered pocket, two flat slip pockets, and open exterior pockets on both sides, this bag offers ample storage space for all your essentials.

The bag comfortably fits a notebook, glasses case, Gameboy, iPhone, compact, tissues, lipstick, perfume, cardholder, and more with room to spare.

The bag closes with a zipper adorned with a long tassel that adds a playful touch when left to hang freely.

Whether carried casually in hand or slung over the shoulder, the Arli bag complements both simple everyday outfits and elegant dresses with equal ease, effortlessly achieving a chic, artistic look.

Alessandro Michele’s designs are like history books with scrambled timelines – even the smallest detail may contain rich典故, while incorporating contemporary aesthetic elements. The Arli bag’s value lies not only in its classic appeal and practicality, but also in the cultural and historical significance it carries.