Another Nikki replica?

sango217 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Okay so I did a quick search to see if anyone else has posted this prior but didn't see anything. If I missed it then sorry for the duplicate.

So I was having my hair done today when I saw a girl walk by with what I first thought was a Nikki. But as she got closer I realized it was a Coach bag ("the Carly" as it happens). I'm assuming it's a new Coach style, at least new to Coach, but does it not bear a striking resemblance to the Nikki? I know that other smaller brands have copied the Nikki (e.g. BMakowski) but was surprised to see this one. What do you gals think?
http://www.coach.com/content/Collect...=365&child=889
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AnnieBinSD · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:09 PM

I don't know if its supposed to resemble the Nikki or not, but all I know is that the Nikki is WAY cuter!

NicolesCloset · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Hi Sango.I have seen the carly and it has been out for awhile and in my opinion I dont think it looks like the nikki. That is just me though. Its more boxy. I love the nikki shape more and they way it slouches.

sango217 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Agreed! But I may be biased b/c I do not like Coach at all and love RM.

AnnieBinSD · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sango217

Agreed! But I may be biased b/c I do not like Coach at all and love RM.

^Ditto!!!

sango217 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:13 PM

What's up Nicole'sCloset? How's it going? I've been avoiding this forum for a while b/c I'm a starving student again and so need to save. But I couldn't resist posting on this.

I agree re the boxiness of the Carly and the Nikki is obviously way cuter but I do see the resemblance. Maybe it's just me though.

wongy74 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:15 PM

I think the Carly has been out longer. But the Nikki is much nicer!

NicolesCloset · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:17 PM

Sango I have been so avoiding too!! lol I have been hanging out in the celeb and handbag section lately. We are on the same boat. I have been strong though hee hee.

Tracy · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NicolesCloset

Hi Sango.I have seen the carly and it has been out for awhile and in my opinion I dont think it looks like the nikki. That is just me though. Its more boxy. I love the nikki shape more and they way it slouches.

^^ agreed! carly has been out for a long time. i actually own a Carly and they are nothing alike. except that they are both a hobo.

Miss Bev · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:23 PM

The carly (which has been out a lot longer than the nikki) has completely different straps and side details. And obviously the nikki and the carly are basic hobos which is a pretty generic shape to begin with so to me as long as all the fine details are different (as they are here) it doesn't even strike me as RM copying Coach or vice versa.

sheanabelle · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:24 PM

I always liked the carly....glad i held out for nikki though.

lunatwinkle · Aug 30th, 2008, 01:26 AM

The Carly has been out for a long time already. And this hobo style shape isn't really copyrighted by any handbag designer. There have been leather hobo style bags out for years. Just my opinion. But I also agree that the Carly and Nikki are totally different, ranging from the actual shape to the studs and hardware.

shopbopchic · Aug 30th, 2008, 01:34 AM

i don't think it looks the same or at least if i saw IRL i wouldn't say "oh that looks like the nikki". it has the turnlock hardware on the side of the bag which is a giveaway for coach bags.

p3bbz · Aug 30th, 2008, 01:36 AM

I agree there are similarities though. I always think I spotted a nikki on the street and then it turns out it's a carly! The bottom hardware gets me taking a double take. It's the Pretty popular bag around NY it seem as I see them everywhere. But of course the nikki is WAY cuter.

BagSlave · Aug 30th, 2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sango217

Okay so I did a quick search to see if anyone else has posted this prior but didn't see anything. If I missed it then sorry for the duplicate.

So I was having my hair done today when I saw a girl walk by with what I first thought was a Nikki. But as she got closer I realized it was a Coach bag ("the Carly" as it happens). I'm assuming it's a new Coach style, at least new to Coach, but does it not bear a striking resemblance to the Nikki? I know that other smaller brands have copied the Nikki (e.g. BMakowski) but was surprised to see this one. What do you gals think?
http://www.coach.com/content/Collect...=365&child=889
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/PcPro/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg[/IMG]

Just my opinion but I personally love the carly and when you say coach is a smaller brand.....to clarify....its MUCH larger then RM on a domestic and international scale......and as everyone pointed out....the carly has been out for a while now and looks NOTHING like the nikki...I also owned the nikki but returned, aiming to try a mini soon instead

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#2
AnnieBinSD I love bags Location: San Diego!	I don't know if its supposed to resemble the Nikki or not, but all I know is that the Nikki is WAY cuter! __________________ Trying to take this ban seriously for once.

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:15 PM	#7
wongy74 Member	I think the Carly has been out longer. But the Nikki is much nicer! __________________ Collection: Jimmy Choo: Bordeaux Crackle Patent Riki Miu Miu: Graphite Bow Satchel, Zaffiro Coffer, & Amarena Matelasse wallet Marc Jacobs: Black Bruna (Resort 2008 leather ), Black Blake, Black Baby Stam, Gray Zip Clutch & Plum Key Pouch RM: Wine Nikki, Navy Luxe Nikki, BBW MAM, & New Black MAM (Resort 2007) LV: Damier Azur Speedy 30 & Mono Papillion 26 Botkier: Black Lambskin Sasha Lauren Merkin: Black Louise Clutch

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#11
sheanabelle pugs for life. Location: by the beach!	I always liked the carly....glad i held out for nikki though. __________________

Aug 30th, 2008, 01:26 AM	#12
lunatwinkle RM SF SS 12/12 & 13! Location: SF Bay Area, California	The Carly has been out for a long time already. And this hobo style shape isn't really copyrighted by any handbag designer. There have been leather hobo style bags out for years. Just my opinion. But I also agree that the Carly and Nikki are totally different, ranging from the actual shape to the studs and hardware. __________________ COME MEET MISS DUSTY!!! And the rest of the family here! Click on my profile to view my small but well-loved handbag collection!

Aug 30th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#13
shopbopchic preppy chic	i don't think it looks the same or at least if i saw IRL i wouldn't say "oh that looks like the nikki". it has the turnlock hardware on the side of the bag which is a giveaway for coach bags. __________________

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#3
NicolesCloset Celeb Freak! Location: in a happy place!	Hi Sango.I have seen the carly and it has been out for awhile and in my opinion I dont think it looks like the nikki. That is just me though. Its more boxy. I love the nikki shape more and they way it slouches.

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#4
sango217 Member Location: Fullerton	Agreed! But I may be biased b/c I do not like Coach at all and love RM.

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:13 PM	#6
sango217 Member Location: Fullerton	What's up Nicole'sCloset? How's it going? I've been avoiding this forum for a while b/c I'm a starving student again and so need to save. But I couldn't resist posting on this. I agree re the boxiness of the Carly and the Nikki is obviously way cuter but I do see the resemblance. Maybe it's just me though.

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#8
NicolesCloset Celeb Freak! Location: in a happy place!	Sango I have been so avoiding too!! lol I have been hanging out in the celeb and handbag section lately. We are on the same boat. I have been strong though hee hee.

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#10
Miss Bev Blue Morph Location: Youngstown OH	The carly (which has been out a lot longer than the nikki) has completely different straps and side details. And obviously the nikki and the carly are basic hobos which is a pretty generic shape to begin with so to me as long as all the fine details are different (as they are here) it doesn't even strike me as RM copying Coach or vice versa.

Aug 30th, 2008, 01:36 AM	#14
p3bbz Resident Catwoman! Location: N . Y . C .	I agree there are similarities though. I always think I spotted a nikki on the street and then it turns out it's a carly! The bottom hardware gets me taking a double take. It's the Pretty popular bag around NY it seem as I see them everywhere. But of course the nikki is WAY cuter. __________________ My BBW MAM is here!! Until further notice. http://appetizeme.blogspot.com/ http://flickr.com/photos/31568003@N06/