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Hello everyone! Have I been awful for overindulging myself in vintage coach bags?....I think so! Unfortunately, I don't plan on stopping :smile: I would greatly appreciate it if someone could authenticate this bags for me:heart:

Item: Vintage Coach Stewardess
Seller: janellhouse (Mecari)
Link: https://merc.li/2Fy48K29b

Item: Coach Vintage Leather crossbody
Seller: bluem1726 (poshmark)
Link: https://posh.mk/XhgTR4XTsgb
Comment:Is it me or does this bag look blue and not black?

Thank you so much for helping me grow my collection :crybaby: Everyone on here is so kind, patient, and knowledgeable (especially Hyacinth). Without you authenticators, I would have surely been swindled of my money. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
 
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Hello everyone! Have I been awful for overindulging myself in vintage coach bags?....I think so! Unfortunately, I don't plan on stopping :smile: I would greatly appreciate it if someone could authenticate this bags for me:heart:

Item: Vintage Coach Stewardess
Seller: janellhouse (Mecari)
Link: https://merc.li/2Fy48K29b

Item: Coach Vintage Leather crossbody
Seller: bluem1726 (poshmark)
Link: https://posh.mk/XhgTR4XTsgb
Comment:Is it me or does this bag look blue and not black?

Thank you so much for helping me grow my collection :crybaby: Everyone on here is so kind, patient, and knowledgeable (especially Hyacinth). Without you authenticators, I would have surely been swindled of my money. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.


1 and 2- both are genuine and made in 2001

Colors in vintage bag photos are easiest to figure out by looking at the photo of the inside pocket and creed because that part of the bag doesn't fade. It looks black to me.
 
Thanks @BeenBurned got another one below. TIA!

Coach hobo
Local seller
Comment: what is the name of this bag?
It's authentic, made in 2010 for a discounter (Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, etc.) and I call it a clip hobo. I'm not sure of the real name.
 
Interesting. Didn’t know they made specific pieces for discounters. I know only of the department store ones. Thanks again @BeenBurned! Have a great weekend :smile:
I suspect it's a remake of a similar or same style but since Coach isn't transparent about what they do, much of what we learn is through research. The "Z" in front of the style number is something I've only seen on items being sold at such discount stores.
 
Hello! I have this small crossbody without any internal made in country tags (or creed which I understand may not be there because it’s a small crossbody). I’m not sure if it is authentic?

No internal tags
Thrift store purchase
Measures 7 x 8
 

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Hello! I have this small crossbody without any internal made in country tags (or creed which I understand may not be there because it’s a small crossbody). I’m not sure if it is authentic?

No internal tags
Thrift store purchase
Measures 7 x 8


All I can say without having a style number to try and find or a creed stamp to check the small details is that it's probably genuine. I don't see any obvious problems.
 
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