Thank you for replying so quickly. I am going to use a measuring tape but most likely I will stick with my original gut feeling of a 1/2" wide and 45" long strap.
Coach Classics Basic Bag-Anyone have one? Thoughts?
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Thank you for replying so quickly. I am going to use a measuring tape but most likely I will stick with my original gut feeling of a 1/2" wide and 45" long strap.
I had two of the original made in NYC basic bags which even had the number glued onto the creed. I cleaned them up and gave one to one of my friend's daughters who is going to school in NYC studying architecture - that's what she got from me for a high school graduation present.
I don't have problems with my bags getting scratched. I do moisturize the bags regularly, but I do not baby them. They go out in the rain/snow with no problems.
Today I am carrying a convertible clutch in red that was also made in NYC. I hadn't used this bag in a long time, but it looks good. I don't really have any problems with scratching. Even if the bag scratches, one of the easiest ways to fix it is just to rub it with your hand - the oils from your skin will help cover the scratch.
Moisturizing your bags regularly is my big secret. My mother used to yell at me because she thought I was carrying a new bag when I was using one she hadn't seen in a long time - I would have to explain that the bag was no longer being made and that I had just really lubricated it and that is why it looked so good.
I don't have problems with my bags getting scratched. I do moisturize the bags regularly, but I do not baby them. They go out in the rain/snow with no problems.
Today I am carrying a convertible clutch in red that was also made in NYC. I hadn't used this bag in a long time, but it looks good. I don't really have any problems with scratching. Even if the bag scratches, one of the easiest ways to fix it is just to rub it with your hand - the oils from your skin will help cover the scratch.
Moisturizing your bags regularly is my big secret. My mother used to yell at me because she thought I was carrying a new bag when I was using one she hadn't seen in a long time - I would have to explain that the bag was no longer being made and that I had just really lubricated it and that is why it looked so good.
I love the classic line, too.
Milpitas, CA - I posted some pics on the Northern California thread.
Milpitas, CA - I posted some pics on the Northern California thread.