A Gucci bag is forever, but these top 6 styles feel extra contemporary

The esteemed House of Gucci, which began as a luxury luggage brand after founder Guccio Gucci’s brief stint as a bellhop, has grown into one of the most recognizable and coveted brands in history. Gucci bags have graced the wrists of some of history’s most powerful women, including Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis and Grace Kelly, making an indelible mark on culture and making each Gucci bag a little piece of fashion history.

Under Alessandro Michele’s “Geek Chic”-inspired direction, Gucci’s heritage styles have evolved from the mature and sexy direction emblematic of the Tom Ford era. His new designs stay true to Gucci’s iconic design language while also referencing the eccentricities that make the cool kids so damn cool. During his current tenure, he has reintroduced classic silhouettes like the Jackie and created new ones like the Dionysus, which quickly gained a cult following. Everything released under Michele’s stewardship comes with a long history of winning designs, so it’s safe to say that the six Gucci bags below will be favorites for years to come.

Keep scrolling to read more about the fabled House of Gucci, fun facts about each of the six bag styles and of course the most coveted styles currently on the market.