Is the Ophidia small shoulder bag worth it?

If you want a small, recognizable Gucci bag for evenings and short outings, yes. If you need to carry a full-size wallet, sunglasses and a water bottle, the size will frustrate you.

How does it compare with the Ophidia mini or the Marmont?

The small Ophidia holds more than the mini and keeps the web stripe and double-G hardware. The Marmont is all-leather with a quilted finish and a different closure, and it costs more at retail.

A phone, a cardholder, keys and a lipstick fit comfortably. A long wallet or sunglasses case will not close under the snap.

Is the strap adjustable for crossbody wear?

The strap is sized for shoulder or crossbody wear on most adults. Check the listed strap drop if you are tall, since it is not a long adjustable strap.

The bag, its strap and Gucci's dust bag and authenticity cards. Box and packaging vary by retailer.

Department store and outlet promotions tend to undercut Gucci's own price, as the $1,450 Saks Fifth Avenue price against $1,890 at Gucci shows. Watch for seasonal sales rather than expecting frequent discounts.

GUCCI Beige and dark brown Ophidia small shoulder bag Women

Last price we saw

$1,095.00at darveys.com, last seen Oct 30

Prices change often: ask the agent below to check today's price at every store.

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Ask our shopping agent

Our take on the GUCCI Beige and dark brown Ophidia small shoulder bag Women

The Gucci Ophidia small shoulder bag is a compact crossbody in beige and dark brown GG Supreme canvas with leather trim and the house's green-red-green web stripe. It closes with a magnetic snap and carries the double-G hardware and striped tab that define the Ophidia line. It suits evenings and light days rather than full daily carry. The best current price is $1,450 at Saks Fifth Avenue as of March 12; Gucci's own listing is $1,890 as of March 12, so the gap to the top of the range is wide.