Gucci’s creative director Frida Gianini’s has designed bags for the label long before she got the tops position. The collegiate feel of Gucci’s Spring ‘09 bags is very interesting. Probably, it’s a trip down memory lane for the designer. Still, Gucci manages to be a major influence in accessory trends. The accessory collection’s two main styles are the huge shoulder ‘book’ bags and leather backpacks. Gianini opted for a variety for Gucci’s Spring ‘09 bags: leather, exotic (think snakeskin), etc…

The opening of the Gucci flagship store in New York was packed with shoppers and admirers, all wanting to get their hands on the best Italian leather goods. The limited-edition “Gucci Loves New York” bags was sold out in a couple of hours, but the excitement is still sustained thanks to their latest line of handbags that have thankfully been giving a kick to the otherwise lagging purse category of this luxury powerhouse. The Hysteria series comes in different shapes and sizes, but all have the …