Just the mention of the word Gucci can send women into a tizzy. Gucci is known as one of the top designer fashion houses in the world. Gucci also known as the house of Gucci was started by Guccio Gucci in 1921 in Florence, Italy. Today Gucci is considered one of the top 100 brands in the world and retain their 46th position in 2007. Gucci has over 400 stores worldwide and also sell through franchisees and upscale department stores. Gucci was one of the most successful premier luxury goods establishments till the 70's and Jackie Kennedy made the Gucci Jackie O shoulder bag famous. Some disastrous business decisions by the family members who were at the helm of affairs of the company let the company down and in trouble. The red, green stripes on a buff background are the colors that are recognized as Gucci colors. It was as early as 1947 when Gucci introduced the bamboo handle handbags which one can even find today in Gucci stores.

There are a number of categories in Gucci handbags which are clutches, evening, shoulder, top handle, tote and exotic. The most talked about Gucci handbag right now is the Gucci small hysteria handbag. The leather of this bag is so soft that most women fall in love with them the minute they touch them. The bag has a removable strap and can be worn either as a shoulder bag or carried by its soft leather handle. The Gucci crest adorns the bag like it does on a number of bags by Gucci. One of the bags has a yellow and white patchwork on the front and black leather on the back. The bag is described as a fierce looking bag and has got mixed reviews with some women loving it and others disliking it.

The Gucci crocodile hysteria bag is one very expensive handbag and a number of women are left just admiring this beautiful handbag. The exterior leather is taken from the belly of the crocodile and is ultra soft as is the inside which has goats skin. The bag has the perfect chic look and slouch of a perfectly designed bag. It has a hefty price tag of over $ 30,000 and many potential buyers just cannot afford such a hefty price tag. Those women who really love designer bags have gone for the cheaper goatskin version. There is also a python version in the Gucci crocodile hysteria bag. The Gucci Papillion evening bag is an ideal evening bag in black satin with a black snakeskin flap. The look is classy and super and then when such a bag comes from the house of Gucci with a price tag of $750 many women buy it. The Gucci Boston bag is one of the icons from the house of Gucci and for women who remain loyal to the house this bag is a big seller. The Gucci horsebit nail medium Boston has a casual touch and an equestrian look and feel to it. The details are appealing as is this white leather bag.

Gucci has a number of other handbags some which have raised quite a ruckus in the world of handbags. Gucci handbags designer has tried to keep the Gucci name in the top fashion wear handbags and because of the Gucci name their bags are examined critically. So would anyone if they were asked to pay top dollars for a ladies handbag. One can get authentic Gucci handbags at the Gucci stores and franchises or can order online from the Gucci website. Where there are genuine Gucci handbags there is also replica of Gucci handbags that have now carved there own place by imitating the top fashion wear items. A replica Gucci handbag of course is not the real thing and one cannot make a genuine hysteria bag as an imitation. Discontinued Gucci handbags and discount Gucci handbags can be found in the off season or just before Gucci is ready to come out with a new collection in handbags. Replica of Gucci handbags has damaged the image of Gucci as they have done with a number of designer handbags.