Measuring at 19.3"L X 5.1"W X 11"H, this bag is good, large size for all your essentials. It has a tab snap closure on the interior, and when unbuckled, opens the mouth of the bag wide so that it is more like a tote. It has a large zippered pocket in the interior and bottom feet. This gorgeous bag comes in black GG fabric with black leather trim, beige GG fabric with white leather trim, as well as in a selection of colours in smooth leather and Guccissima leather. It comes in three different sizes, this one being the medium sized one, a smaller version and a larger, luggage sized one. This medium sized shoulder bag retails on the Gucci website for $1595USD, while in Canada, it retails at the Gucci Store for $1865CAD.
In 2007 and 2008, this was my Gucci Holy Grail. I had wanted this bag so bad...it was about $1570CAD back then and I couldn't bring myself to spend over $1K for a bag. The Gucci Abbey Shoulder bag is a similar styled bag - albeit, not has large, not as glamorous and certainly not as expensive at $840CAD!
The Gucci Abbey Shoulder bag in Beige/Ebony GG Fabric and dark brown leather trim was to be my first Gucci bag. After purchasing it in the Fall of 2007, though, and carrying it for a few months, I still lusted after the Pelham. I still couldn't bring myself to spend $1570 + taxes, so I searched eBay looking for one. I actually ended up purchasing one off eBay around Christmas time, but then took it to Holt Renfrew to get it authenticated and it was fake. I sent it back to the seller and they refunded me promptly. After that, I combed the internet to find a way to authenticate the ones I might be interested in on eBay...and stumbled across The Purse Forum. And needless to say my life has never been the same. lol
I did end up purchasing a brand new Gucci Pelham from an eBay seller and fellow tPF member, Purse-N-Boots, and had the Pelham authenticated on tPF. It cost me $1300USD, but our Canadian dollar was at par with the US dollar at the time, and the seller didn't charge me any shipping fees. I was so happy to finally have my Pelham, my Holy Grail of all Guccis!
The craftsmanship on this bag is truly exquisite and it is probably one of the roomiest bags I own! And for those who are worried about getting a fabric bag because it may not keep well, no worries here! The GG fabric is so easy to clean! I once got a little bit of colour transfer from my dark clothing onto a small patch of the bag. I dabbed a small amount of Coach Fabric Cleaner on the spot with a soft cloth and it came right out! And because Gucci GG fabric is pre-treated with water-repellant, it's a great bag for rainy weather!
All around, it's the perfect Gucci to add to any collection and will remain timeless and elegant year after year.
