Coach's Berkin:the new Hamptons Leather Flap tote!

kkiimm · Jul 23rd, 2008, 05:12 PM

I also adore this color! Coach is driving me wild with the lovely colors they have for fall (esp. light mauve!)

angfento · Jul 23rd, 2008, 05:28 PM

I love this color!

I already added it to my wishlist on coach.com!

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TnC · Jul 23rd, 2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahb0485

I personally don't like it. I don't want to pay $500 or $1000 for a knock off... that's what it feels like to me.

ITA!

I like the Hermes better...

Hisgeekygrrrl · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:12 PM

I like it better because it beautiful and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy more affordable than Hermes.

Coachie4Neesie · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LAltiero85

LOL! Ohhhh, I'm sure they are! But this is really a beautiful bag. When does it come out?

Thanks for posting, Neesie! Just know that you will be held responsible if I fall in love for this bag...and I think I am!

LA, you're too funny! Yes, I will gladly play the role of Coach culprit!!! And yes it's a "Hermes inspired", but I too am falling in love!

ozmodiar · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:40 PM

I really like this bag - I hope they release it in more colors! I didn't think Hermes at all when I first saw it. To me, it looked a lot like a Hamptons Carryall with a flap top. I guess Hermes is so far out of my budget I just don't take much notice of their stuff!

candace117 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TnC

ITA!

I like the Hermes better...

LizCordova · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:53 PM

This is a beautiful bag and I love the color!

jeh3v · Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:00 PM

I definitley think Birkin too when I see it...But I still like it! Side by side comparison...

sarahb0485 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:18 PM

I'm sorry ladies, I'm not trying to offend anyone personally here.

To me seeing this bag is the equivalent of the Guess version of the Carly... although it's not a "knock off" or a "fake" it's definitely closer to the line than I'd care to get. Using the justification that you can't afford the bag is on the same line of thinking as someone buying a fake bag on ioffer.

I'd never consider a Coach bag my HG... a Hermes bag, I would.

SpoiledRotten22 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:30 PM

It's cute but the first thing I see is "Birkin copy"......

cutiecouture · Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahb0485

I'm sorry ladies, I'm not trying to offend anyone personally here.

To me seeing this bag is the equivalent of the Guess version of the Carly... although it's not a "knock off" or a "fake" it's definitely closer to the line than I'd care to get. Using the justification that you can't afford the bag is on the same line of thinking as someone buying a fake bag on ioffer.

I'd never consider a Coach bag my HG... a Hermes bag, I would.

I agree with you whole-heartedly. It is a beautiful bag nonetheless, but IMHO it is too much like the Birkin. But this is a business and they are just trying to reach in their minds a different consumer group. Coach is and will continue to be affordable luxury.

louislover260 · Jul 24th, 2008, 12:07 AM

LOL! I thought the SAME things today too! It even kinda looks like a Mulberry bag! lol

It's still hot though!

louislover260 · Jul 24th, 2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cutiecouture

I agree with you whole-heartedly. It is a beautiful bag nonetheless, but IMHO it is too much like the Birkin. But this is a business and they are just trying to reach in their minds a different consumer group. Coach is and will continue to be affordable luxury.

WOW! Do you not know your Coach history? Have you seen where it was 10 years ago versus where it is today? It will be high end soon, maybe not this year, but I can see the bags being $700+ EASILY in 5 years, not including inflation! Face the facts: the quality is OUTSTANDING! The designs are never BORING and redundent like LV. And they aren't known for only two bag designs like Hermes! Coach is the all round great brand!

PLUS! Bonnie Cashin also worked for Coach in the 90's AND also worked for Hermes at one point too!

louislover260 · Jul 24th, 2008, 12:22 AM

All of these bags are from GREAT brands, and yes, they all have SIMILAR characteristics, but that does NOT make them "Hermes look alikes" Just like the Speedy DOES NOT belong solely to LV... Dooney made a speedy, Coach has made a Speedy... and so on and so forth...

These are all bags that are SIMILAR to the Birkin, but NOT look-alikes, and all are from great designers...

The Birkin

The Mulberry Bayswater

The Louis Vuitton Steamer

The Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag

The New Coach bag

SO... I guess if a bag is tote like in appearance, with a flap over the top, with straps or a lock of some sort holding it down then OBVIOUSLY it is a Hermes look-alike...lol

Jul 23rd, 2008, 05:12 PM	#16
kkiimm Addict! ♥ Location: Houston, TX	I also adore this color! Coach is driving me wild with the lovely colors they have for fall (esp. light mauve!) __________________ my avatar was made by lefury on livejournal.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:12 PM	#19
Hisgeekygrrrl SAHMto4kids&1dog	I like it better because it beautiful and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy more affordable than Hermes. __________________

Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:00 PM	#24
jeh3v Member Location: Nashville, TN	I definitley think Birkin too when I see it...But I still like it! Side by side comparison... __________________ Saving money in '09! Reduced Wishlist: Ali, Chocolate Gallery Tote, Damier Neverfull,Turtle Fob

Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:18 PM	#25
sarahb0485 Member Location: New York, NY	I'm sorry ladies, I'm not trying to offend anyone personally here. To me seeing this bag is the equivalent of the Guess version of the Carly... although it's not a "knock off" or a "fake" it's definitely closer to the line than I'd care to get. Using the justification that you can't afford the bag is on the same line of thinking as someone buying a fake bag on ioffer. I'd never consider a Coach bag my HG... a Hermes bag, I would. __________________ My 2010 Wedding Blog

Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:30 PM	#26
SpoiledRotten22 Go Tigers!! Location: Memphis, TN	It's cute but the first thing I see is "Birkin copy"...... __________________ Plan to make these mine in 2009 LV Damier Azur Speedy 25 or Neverfull PM (fingers crossed on this one) LV Monogram Speedy 30 LV Damier Azur ZCP LV Pomme Vernis ZCP LV Bleu Galactic Vernis Cles

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:40 PM	#21
ozmodiar Member	I really like this bag - I hope they release it in more colors! I didn't think Hermes at all when I first saw it. To me, it looked a lot like a Hamptons Carryall with a flap top. I guess Hermes is so far out of my budget I just don't take much notice of their stuff!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:53 PM	#23
LizCordova Member	This is a beautiful bag and I love the color!

Jul 24th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#28
louislover260 Lil' Secret Box	LOL! I thought the SAME things today too! It even kinda looks like a Mulberry bag! lol It's still hot though! __________________ Visit my pre-fire bag showcase: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...se-272416.html PLEASE HELP ME RE-FIND EVERYTHING IN MY COLLECTION!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#30
louislover260 Lil' Secret Box	All of these bags are from GREAT brands, and yes, they all have SIMILAR characteristics, but that does NOT make them "Hermes look alikes" Just like the Speedy DOES NOT belong solely to LV... Dooney made a speedy, Coach has made a Speedy... and so on and so forth... These are all bags that are SIMILAR to the Birkin, but NOT look-alikes, and all are from great designers... The Birkin The Mulberry Bayswater The Louis Vuitton Steamer The Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag The New Coach bag SO... I guess if a bag is tote like in appearance, with a flap over the top, with straps or a lock of some sort holding it down then OBVIOUSLY it is a Hermes look-alike...lol __________________ Visit my pre-fire bag showcase: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...se-272416.html PLEASE HELP ME RE-FIND EVERYTHING IN MY COLLECTION!!