Origin of the name
Arles was once part of the ancient Roman Empire and is one of the starting points of four pilgrimage routes. It still retains ancient Roman relics such as the Arena, the Ancient Theater, and the Church of St. Trophime. Van Gogh lived here from 1888 to 1889 and created more than 300 paintings.
Panoramic view of Arles
Vincent van Gogh's painting "Alyscamps", 1888
130 years later, in the ancient Roman cemetery Alyscamps outside the old city walls of Arles , Gucci, which is equally creative and imaginative, used a fashion show to let us re-recognize this ancient city. And this Arli handbag represents the symbol of the poetic rebirth of Arles.
The Arli bag at the Gucci Cruise 2019 show
Alessandro Michele, the creative director who is obsessed with classical aesthetics , transcends the boundaries of time and space, incorporating elements such as religion, rock, and Gothic into his designs, giving his works more historical and cultural heritage and making them radiate lasting vitality.
Alessandro Michele
Creative Director, Gucci
I like things that seem to be something but are not. Alyscamps is an ancient Roman cemetery, it is multifaceted and complex, it is a cemetery but not entirely, in the 18th century it was a park where people walked.
Double G logo
The eye-catching double G logo on the front comes from a classic design from the 1970s , originally created to commemorate the brand's founder, Guccio Gucci.
Gucci classic double G print
Alessandro Michele changed the original symmetrical double Gs to open in the same direction, symbolizing compliance with the trend of the times.
Left: Double G logo on a Gucci bag from the 1970s
Right: Double G logo on an Arli handbag
Right: Double G logo on an Arli handbag
The double G logo on this Arli handbag uses a shiny gold tone , and the font is relatively slender and soft, which contrasts with the black snake pattern and becomes the finishing touch. Other metal parts are also in gold tones, and the front and back sides are fixed with rings and smooth metal sheets at the connection with the shoulder strap. The geometric shape echoes the lines of the bag.
· Double compartment design·
The bag has soft and simple lines, with straight lines and curves intertwined. The overall shape is clean and neat without losing its femininity. The top arc is a bit like the appearance of the ancient Roman Colosseum.
Arles Arena and Arli Bags
The black snakeskin texture exudes a natural luster, and the retro style reveals a wild temperament, which is very worth collecting. The bag body adopts a unique double-compartment design , which looks classic and unique from the side, which not only enriches the layering of the bag, but also extends the internal space.
· Foldable shoulder strap·
The shoulder strap design holds a secret. The soft leather allows it to be folded at will. The buckle is hidden on the inside. It can be folded into a double layer to be used as a handbag , and can be transformed into a shoulder bag when unfolded to meet different styling needs.
What can this bag hold?
With two large compartments, a zipper pocket, double-layer flat clip pockets, and open outer pockets on both sides, this bag has super multi-layer storage space to store all kinds of treasures.
There is still plenty of space after putting away notebooks, glasses bags, Gameboy game consoles, iPhones, powder, tissues, lipstick, perfume, card holders, etc. The bag is opened and closed with a zipper , and the zipper head is decorated with long tassels, which fall naturally to add a dynamic highlight.
Gucci Arli Large Bag
- Designer Alessandro Michele
- Size: 37cm wide, 19.5cm high, 8.5cm bottom
- Weight 880g
