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Gucci’s Jackie bag can be traced all the way back to the 1950s, when it was originally dubbed ‘Constance’. However, it didn’t take long after the US First Lady Jackie Kennedy was spotted carrying it in 1964 that it was renamed in her honour. An enduring design from the Gucci stable that’s as ubiquitous as it is exclusive, its slouchy silhouette speaks to the bohemian spirit of the ‘60s. Meanwhile, its gleaming golden hardware and leather trims evoke a high-octane sense of Italian glamour. It’s a winning combination that’s proven as irresistible to front row attendees in 2025 as it did Mrs Kennedy over six decades ago.

From ’90s New York City, we move to Noughties-era London. Pre-financial crash and pre-Brexit, it was a simpler time - and the fashion reflected that. This was the era when Sienna Miller might have been the most famous woman in the world, and boho-chic reigned supreme. Think flowing maxi dresses, headscarves, excessive jewellery, and perfectly dishevelled hair. If the boho spirit could be bottled, it would come with a Chloé label - specifically, Phoebe Philo’s Chloé. Before her minimalist era at Céline, Philo captured the essence of easy, sun-soaked sophistication that defined the 2000s - a mood that still resonates today.

The bag of choice for this era? The Chloé Paddington. Seen on the likes of Moss, Miller, and countless others, the Paddington’s appeal has lasted as long as the boho-chic movement itself. New-gen stars like Kendall Jenner and Daisy Edgar-Jones are now also among its fans.

If there’s one Gucci motif that’s stamped on the collective cultural psyche, it’s the GG monogram logo. Bold and nostalgic, the print has long been the house’s calling card – instantly recognisable and unapologetically Gucci.

That spirit comes to life in the brand’s oversized GG totes. Think of them as the canvas equivalent of a power move: roomy enough to haul your entire life, yet iconic enough to turn a mundane coffee run into a major style moment. Part of their appeal is down to the It girls who’ve incorporated them into their everyday street style rotation. Sienna Miller has been spotted pairing hers with denim on a London off-duty day, while Dakota Johnson and Suki Waterhouse have made the tote a fixture of their bag rotations.

Fun fact: one of Gucci’s most coveted design motifs, the bamboo handle, was in fact the result of war shortages. To save on leather, the Gucci artisans had to get creative with more readily available exports - such as bamboo. What began as wartime ingenuity quickly became a signifier of Italian elegance; the bamboo strap was soon seen slung over the arms of icons such as Elizabeth Taylor and Ingrid Bergman. In the decades since, the style has been reinterpreted countless times - from Tom Ford’s sultry early-2000s revivals to Alessandro Michele’s whimsical reissues. Notably, it’s been seen toted by Michele muse Harry Styles on multiple occasions, including the 2021 Brit Awards.

Cool, slightly aloof, with a penchant for black: there’s no question that Zoe Kravitz is a Saint Laurent girl through and through. Everyone’s favourite nepo-baby - the actress turned director is as famous for her talent as she is her style. Her paparazzi shots have kept Pinterest alight for years now: it’s all oversized layers for winter, neutral tones and flip flops for summer. There’s another core element to the Kravitz style, however: Saint Laurent. She’s been an ambassador for the Parisian house since 2017, and the last 8 years have offered up countless monochrome red carpet moments, and more than a few Kravitz sightings on the streets of New York with the Bea tote slung over her shoulder. Effortless, elevated and ultimately practical: Bea perfectly encapsulates that signature Kravitz aesthetic that’s confirmed her as a favourite Saint Laurent girl for close to a decade.