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

sarahb0485 · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by louislover260

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!

Do you know yours? Bonnie Cashin worked for Coach from 1962 (when she launched the women's line) to 1975. She retired in 1985. I don't believe she ever worked for Hermes.... but I could be wrong.

louislover260 · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:22 AM

drrrr... That is an error on my part . I will admit I was wrong about her tineline

NorthStar · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by louislover260

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

I mean duh, right? (sticks nose up in air)

But seriously, thanks for the great examples, louislover. Couldn't agree with you more!

luvhautecouture · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by louislover260

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!

I find that bolded statement interesting b/c your username is louislover! But I don't really know you and haven't researched your posts, so I can't really make a judgement! Just an observation lol

Jen Loves LV · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer23

Yeah thats what it reminds me of thank you lol!!!! its is better but i love the python. And its huge i did that try it on option on the website huge perfect everyday bag...
But is it more fall/winter or all year round

That in red would be so gorgeous!!

Taralindsey · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:38 AM

I think the Coach bag is gorgeous and I couldn't care less that it "looks like" something else.. Hermes, Mulberry, or whatever else. There are tons of bags that look like that.. does Hermes own copyright for the basic shape

Nobody freaked out when Coach came out with the Signature Stripe "speedy" .. or the Heritage Speedy shaped bag...

saccharinity · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by louislover260

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...

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

I love this post (and all of those bags!!)

LOVELINDT · Jul 24th, 2008, 06:29 AM

cute!!

T-Girl · Jul 24th, 2008, 07:06 AM

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Quoting LouisLover260"The designs are never BORING and redundent like LV."

I don't think I'd ever see these words uttered by LL260, but that's interesting and I agree that Coach does have more variety than other namebrands even on a higher pay scale.

I have a 2007 and earlier Hampton Tote and they look similar enough that I can see the resemblance to the previous versions to not think Hermes Birkin.

I agree that Coach makes so many different styled bags and the quality is unsurpassed. I've actually seen a Miu Miu bag sold at Holt Refrew's and saw a small tearing on the bottom. In other words, more expensive doesn't mean better or stronger quality and the Miu Miu was marked down from $1,600+ to $892 and I'd never buy it--especially with a bad tear on the bottom of the bag.

I like it and now this thread makes me wanna pull out by black Hampton tote to take to work today.

Take care,

lunatwinkle · Jul 24th, 2008, 07:40 AM

Thanks for your defense and rebutal louislover260. You made a great point. I actually didn't know the Birkin style and shape was also made by Mulberry and Ralph Lauren.

You learn something everyday!

Also in response to luvhautecouture about louislover260's username...a lot of tPFers, upon registering and selecting a username, first come to tPF only knowing one or two handbag designers. I only loved Coach when I discovered this forum 2 years ago. But in that time, I've learned about new designers and now love many other than Coach. Just because someone has LV in their username, doesn't mean they can only love LV.

tPF is a friendly and welcoming community. Let's please keep it that way.

T-Girl · Jul 24th, 2008, 07:46 AM

^^Lunatwinkle: Yeah, I agree many people seem to keep a devotion to a particular brand and LV is a really great name. We all choose certain names we regret. I wished I chose a different login name myself.

I am happy that LouisLover260 loves Coach and is confident to admit his preference for Coach. I would never criticize him for his choice of name. I have seen LV and I agree that they have limited styles that I have seen for years. Still, it's a classic design.

Other TPFers and has inspired me in many ways to think of accessorizing and adding to my collection. I am definitely appreciating the Hamptons collection more since my first purchase to the Coach brand was a Hampton's Swingpack.

Take care,

candace117 · Jul 24th, 2008, 02:08 PM

I hope that people just enjoy the bag, and people that buy it, get a lot of use out of it.
I don't really care for the Birkin on myself and have loved Hermes for many other reasons throughout my lifetime.

I will say, though, that for those of you pink lovers out there....how else can you get a bag that looks in this shape (or any others) in shades like fuchsia, rose shocking, cyclamen, and on into the purples of prune, raisin...and turquoises....

EmilyAnne_SD · Jul 24th, 2008, 02:34 PM

He likes LV too and other brands, contributing in those respective forums as well.

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Originally Posted by luvhautecouture

I find that bolded statement interesting b/c your username is louislover! But I don't really know you and haven't researched your posts, so I can't really make a judgement! Just an observation lol

LAltiero85 · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EmilyAnne_SD

He likes LV too and other brands, contributing in those respective forums as well.

Yup!!! He's awesome! He just likes what he likes and stands up for that. Nothing wrong w/ that! We all like different things!

greenpixie · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:27 PM

I think I prefer this Coach version, actually. It looks easier to get into, and those flaps that extend on each side of the straps on the Mulberry and Hermes versions would drive me nuts.

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:22 AM	#32
louislover260 Lil' Secret Box	drrrr... That is an error on my part . I will admit I was wrong about her tineline __________________ 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, 03:38 AM	#36
Taralindsey Ready to Lose Location: TX	I think the Coach bag is gorgeous and I couldn't care less that it "looks like" something else.. Hermes, Mulberry, or whatever else. There are tons of bags that look like that.. does Hermes own copyright for the basic shape Nobody freaked out when Coach came out with the Signature Stripe "speedy" .. or the Heritage Speedy shaped bag... __________________

Jul 24th, 2008, 06:29 AM	#38
LOVELINDT ktnxbye	cute!! __________________ “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”-Coco Chanel

Jul 24th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#40
lunatwinkle ♥ Edward Cullen! Location: tPF's Beauty Bar, CA :D	Thanks for your defense and rebutal louislover260. You made a great point. I actually didn't know the Birkin style and shape was also made by Mulberry and Ralph Lauren. You learn something everyday! Also in response to luvhautecouture about louislover260's username...a lot of tPFers, upon registering and selecting a username, first come to tPF only knowing one or two handbag designers. I only loved Coach when I discovered this forum 2 years ago. But in that time, I've learned about new designers and now love many other than Coach. Just because someone has LV in their username, doesn't mean they can only love LV. tPF is a friendly and welcoming community. Let's please keep it that way. __________________ COME MEET MISS DUSTY!!! And the rest of the family here! Click on my profile to view my small but well-loved handbag collection! ...on a shopping ban...I think...

Jul 24th, 2008, 07:46 AM	#41
T-Girl T=T&Co[ach]	^^Lunatwinkle: Yeah, I agree many people seem to keep a devotion to a particular brand and LV is a really great name. We all choose certain names we regret. I wished I chose a different login name myself. I am happy that LouisLover260 loves Coach and is confident to admit his preference for Coach. I would never criticize him for his choice of name. I have seen LV and I agree that they have limited styles that I have seen for years. Still, it's a classic design. Other TPFers and has inspired me in many ways to think of accessorizing and adding to my collection. I am definitely appreciating the Hamptons collection more since my first purchase to the Coach brand was a Hampton's Swingpack. Take care, __________________ Take care, T-Girl I'm always hungry for more Coach info! Last edited by T-Girl; Jul 24th, 2008 at 07:53 AM.

Jul 24th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#42
candace117 I miss you, Spirit. Location: Hardcorvallis	I hope that people just enjoy the bag, and people that buy it, get a lot of use out of it. I don't really care for the Birkin on myself and have loved Hermes for many other reasons throughout my lifetime. I will say, though, that for those of you pink lovers out there....how else can you get a bag that looks in this shape (or any others) in shades like fuchsia, rose shocking, cyclamen, and on into the purples of prune, raisin...and turquoises.... __________________ "With so much drama in the L-B-C, it's kinda hard bein Snoop D-O-double G."

Jul 24th, 2008, 03:27 PM	#45
greenpixie Coach & Ignes Mod Location: sunny CA	I think I prefer this Coach version, actually. It looks easier to get into, and those flaps that extend on each side of the straps on the Mulberry and Hermes versions would drive me nuts. __________________ GP is banned!