It's a tough call on the Made in China subject. If the origin of the object is Chinese, then yes, absolutely, Made in China is the right thing. Personally, I feel that prices do not reflect true cost of labor and honestly, with respect to Coach, they have fallen so far away from the true beginnings of their image. I no longer know what to make of them.
I would carry my Trim II in Rouge and wear it with a black suit. NO ONE reconignizes that bag.
Also, a Bolide or Plume would be fine.
LOVE the Whitebus - classic, elegant and has that "briefcase" look to it. Great for files/papers/agenga...whatever.
So, all you girls who would not carry a Hermes bag..... which bag would you carry to an interview?
Thankfully it's not really an issue, since in interviewing, most people in my field can afford it and we've often not salaried. I think Hermes is generally over the top, esp. if you get an interviewer that recognizes it - remember, you should never dress better than your boss!!
I love the Chanel Cerf tote and the Louis Vuitton Passy GM in Epi leather for interviews - they're big enough to hold my folders and resume, along with the regular essentials, but still very discreet and professional.