Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

[Vlad]

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BASIC PICTURES REQUIRED (but more may be requested): If necessary pictures are in the listing, it's not necessary to upload and duplicate them.

• Front of item
• Back of item
• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
• Made in tags (when available)
• Measurements
• For bags with turnlock closures, show pictures of back of female side of turnlock
• For bags with magnetic snaps, show pictures of the male part of the snap so that the numbers and letters on it can be read
• If applicable, search interior of bag and/or pockets for small white tag with production information and include a picture of that.

Thank you and be safe!

 

[RoseFord]

Genuine Sonoma Mini Backpack from 1997

Thank you for your expertise! I was told this color may not have been available in this style of Sonoma bag in 1997 (only red and brown) so there has been great debate. I appreciate your help.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you for your expertise! I was told this color may not have been available in this style of Sonoma bag in 1997 (only red and brown) so there has been great debate. I appreciate your help.

Sonoma colors changed by the season as well as by the year. Back in the 1990s, Coach also used to make an unadvertised Resort and Cruise collection that was never in the catalogs and that was available right after the Christmas holidays thru early Spring, it was also available at some of the more popular resorts and cruise ports. This could be one of the resort colors since it was made in February. Periwinkle was also available as a regular Summer 1997 color. And according to the 1997 catalogs I have, Coach had at least 5 colors listed as available every season in 1997, not just red and brown (actually Tomato and Chocolate). I don't know where that information is coming from, but it's wrong.

Not all the colors were listed in the catalogs, especially if availability was limited or they were left over from the previous season. Don't depend on the catalogs to show every item and every option.

Here are 2 Sonoma pages from the Summer 1997 catalog that include your bag in Periwinkle, click on the thumbnail and the small box outline with the diagonal arrow through it to open and enlarge:




I hope that settles the debate.

 

[mefral]

Hi! Is this real? Date?

bucket bag. eBay
Seller mrsshoes.918

I want a black bucket bag - but one w outside pocket and suspect I need to go to the more ‘modern’ versions for that. Still USA though!

COACH Vintage Drawstring Shoulder Bag BLACK Leather | eBay

<p>COACH Vintage Drawstring Shoulder Bag BLACK Leather. Condition is "Pre-owned". Please see pictures and ask questions. Shows some signs of wear. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

 

[RoseFord]

Sonoma colors changed by the season as well as by the year. Back in the 1990s, Coach also used to make an unadvertised Resort and Cruise collection that was never in the catalogs and that was available right after the Christmas holidays thru early Spring, it was also available at some of the more popular resorts and cruise ports. This could be one of the resort colors since it was made in February. Periwinkle was also available as a regular Summer 1997 color. And according to the 1997 catalogs I have, Coach had at least 5 colors listed as available every season in 1997, not just red and brown (actually Tomato and Chocolate).

Not all the colors were listed in the catalogs, especially if availability was limited or they were left over from the previous season. Don't depend on the catalogs to show every item and every option.

Wow! Thank you so much! I love that you have catalogs from this era! Amazing! I appreciate your expertise and knowledge on this rare find. I feel confident having your Authentication on this adorable little bag. Thanks again!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi! Is this real? Date?

bucket bag. eBay
Seller mrsshoes.918

I want a black bucket bag - but one w outside pocket and suspect I need to go to the more ‘modern’ versions for that. Still USA though!

COACH Vintage Drawstring Shoulder Bag BLACK Leather | eBay

<p>COACH Vintage Drawstring Shoulder Bag BLACK Leather. Condition is "Pre-owned". Please see pictures and ask questions. Shows some signs of wear. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

Genuine Soho Thompson Drawstring made in 1996

 

[Hyacinth]

Wow! Thank you so much! I love that you have catalogs from this era! Amazing! I appreciate your expertise and knowledge on this rare find. I feel confident having your Authentication on this adorable little bag. Thanks again!

Not sure if you noticed it before you replied, but I added a catalog picture of your bag.

 

[RoseFord]

Sonoma colors changed by the season as well as by the year. Back in the 1990s, Coach also used to make an unadvertised Resort and Cruise collection that was never in the catalogs and that was available right after the Christmas holidays thru early Spring, it was also available at some of the more popular resorts and cruise ports. This could be one of the resort colors since it was made in February. Periwinkle was also available as a regular Summer 1997 color. And according to the 1997 catalogs I have, Coach had at least 5 colors listed as available every season in 1997, not just red and brown (actually Tomato and Chocolate). I don't know where that information is coming from, but it's wrong.

Not all the colors were listed in the catalogs, especially if availability was limited or they were left over from the previous season. Don't depend on the catalogs to show every item and every option.

Here are 2 Sonoma pages from the Summer 1997 catalog that include your bag in Periwinkle, click on the thumbnail and the small box outline with the diagonal arrow through it to open and enlarge:

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I hope that settles the debate.

Oh my Gosh!!!!! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! Seriously! This catalog photo is EVERYTHING! Thank you, Hyacinth! xoxoxo

 

[RoseFord]

Not sure if you noticed it before you replied, but I added a catalog picture of your bag.

Oh my gosh! I missed it until now! I am beyond grateful for that catalog reference photo. You went above and beyond for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

 

[mefral]

Genuine Soho Thompson Drawstring made in 1996

Thank you! Someone beat me to it, I hope it wasn’t someone from here. Oh well, I am sure there will be others. As always, I appreciate you!!

 

[Lake Effect]

Oh my gosh! I missed it until now! I am beyond grateful for that catalog reference photo. You went above and beyond for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

There’s a lot of above and beyond around here!!

 

[padelca]

Hi Fab Authenticators!
Please Authenticate this Coach Shoulder Bag. Approximately how old is it? What is the name? Seems to be from the Buckle Bag family..
Thanks!
Not Online, Thriftstore find.
L - 8.5” H - 9” W - 3.5”
Appreciate your help(:

 

[WishingonaCoach]

At your convenience and thanks in advance.
Item: COACH Swingpack Black Pebbled Leather
Listing number: 284163051520
Seller and site: elizgran - Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-est-...051520?hash=item4229701000:g:A5kAAOSwiUBgEa03
Comments: No creed, what is OK in swingpacks, but in the past I have seen the back side zipper on fakes, not familiar with this.

 

[JuneCleaverSemperFi]

Hello, Would you please authenticate this bag? I purchased it from a local auction. It measures about 8.75" x 8.5 x 5". Thank you.

 

[Jacynthe]

Wow! Thank you so much! I love that you have catalogs from this era! Amazing! I appreciate your expertise and knowledge on this rare find. I feel confident having your Authentication on this adorable little bag. Thanks again!

Not sure if you noticed it before you replied, but I added a catalog picture of your bag.

Oh my Gosh!!!!! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! Seriously! This catalog photo is EVERYTHING! Thank you, Hyacinth! xoxoxo

Sorry to clutter the thread but I soo agree!

 

[kuratedc]

Hello All!
can you please authenticate this recent purchase of mine?

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item:Black duffle bucket bag
Listing number:
Seller and site where listed
Link:https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-vintage-leather-handbag-6014ac38920786bc4f8cc362
Comments: only a couple of pics provided by seller and i had trouble seeing the creed. Not sure of its size either; thanks a bunch!