6 May 2008

Coach’s new patent Francine

Coach's new patent Francine

I love the shape of Coach’s ‘Francine’, although the Coach site describes it as “unique” and it’s hardly that, and I love the colour of this one. It’s also available in teal and in white and it’s not as striking in either. In fact, it looks a little bit cheap, in my opinion.

I’m also not entirely sure about the detachable shoulder straps – useful, but again, a bit cheap-looking. That said, it costs $798, so as ‘It’ bags go, it’s a bargain.

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14 January 2008

Coach Bleecker Leather Large Flap

Coach Bleecker Leather Large Flap
If I had to choose just one bag to carry for the remainder of my days, it would be a bag like this. Large, sturdy and neutral. The vintage leather looks like it would just get more beautiful with wear and the wide strap promises to be comfortable when the bag is loaded up. The hardware is over-sized, but the brass blends nicely with the warm tone of the leather. On the back side, it has a handy open pocket and the interior features several more. Lined with Tattersall fabric, the bag measures 10″ x 10″ x 4″ with a 14″ strap drop. $448.

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14 January 2008

Luxury Handbag Sales Declining

Luxury Handbag Sales Declining
Handbags from Coach to Jimmy Choo are seeing a drop in purse purchases with an over-saturated market , and the struggling retail world is to blame. Even though the handbag scene is still expected to post a 4% gain this year, that is half the increase from 2006. The uber-rich can handle the continued economic changes and still afford that beautiful Hermes bag but those of us who are scrimping to get our hands on a Kenneth Cole or BCBG bag for a pretty penny will be hit the hardest. Gas continues to goes up, Christmas bills have piled up, and the housing market is anything but up… guess that means a lot of us may be downsizing our accessory budgets for 2008.

8 December 2007

The Coach Bleecker Bag in Alligator – $20k!

Coach Bleecker Bag in Alligator

Check out the Coach Bleecker Bags new dress.

If you thought $700 was alot of cash to spend on a Coach handbag, then I have a shocker for you, check out Coach’s latest addition to the vintage-inspired designer purse line. It’s the Coach Bleecker Bag in Alligator! Price of this exotic piece will set you back $20,000!!!

Seriously who would buy this? Would you? Would you fork over $20k on a coach handbag? Even if I had all the money in the world, there is no way I would spend that much on a alligator sack by Coach. I would rather get a Hermes…

8 December 2007

Would you Wear this? Coach Bleecker Patchwork Handbag

Coach Bleecker Patchwork Handbag

Coach recently came out with this new Bleecker line about a month ago, which is basically “the new and improved” version of the original Coach Duffle Sac that was produced in the early 70’s.

The unique looking bag is new to the Bleecker collection. It’s created with a patchwork of foliage colored leather pieces on the vintage inspired slouchy shape.

I guess the shape is okay, but you know it reminds me of those vintage coach bags that you can find at any antique-retro-vintage shop, that usually retail for no more than $80. And that patchwork pattern looks too old fashioned. Like a bag you would find hiding in the dark corner of your grandmothers closet. Maybe its just me. What do you guys think?

So the simple question is… would wear this bag? Or even pay in the neighborhood of $700 for creation?

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