Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Lake Effect]

I love restoring vintage things. There is something gratifying about taking a older but still quality item and restoring it to beauty, form and function. The leather on the older coaches is tough stuff and it seems to respond well to a bit of care and attention.

Hi and welcome. The history of Coach is that the owner from the 60s, Miles Cahn, thought that the leather processing used for baseball gloves would make for quality leather goods, including handbags. Hence, glove tanned leather. Yes, the leather processing of what I like to call the original weight leather, lends itself well to refurbishing. I have also refurbished a few bags from the light weight leather collection and even a few from the 00’s that look nice.
You will find lots of company here of those who enjoy taking a leather bag or other product that was left to languish in a thrift shop or yard sale or flea market and restoring it to or close to its original beauty
ETA, and I’m a little envious, while that is not a style I gravitate toward, I absolutely love that color! I attempted to bring a bag back in that shade, but no bueno. Well done.

 

[nursebetty]

Somone interested in a bt devon and a pocket purse both for less then 40.00 together.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/743941...=sr_gallery-1-25&organic_search_click=1&pro=1

I think that rate is for a single bag but the listing isn't very clear. It looks like one of the bags is actually a different price. Boo

 

[Jacynthe]

Hello all! Not sure if I should ask my question here, please let me know if I should direct it elsewhere. I have a big problem, , Coach bags are encroaching my entire living space but I love them all. Any advice on how to store them? Thank you in advance for your reply.

 

[whateve]

Hello all! Not sure if I should ask my question here, please let me know if I should direct it elsewhere. I have a big problem, , Coach bags are encroaching my entire living space but I love them all. Any advice on how to store them? Thank you in advance for your reply.

There are a lot of threads on the forum about storage. It's interesting to look on the Hermes forum as there are people who have built custom closets for their collections. I have mine on a giant bookshelf, mostly. I just bought these hangers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0172U8JUS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to hang in the closet and hang purses from their straps. I'm really lazy and don't always put them in dustbags like I should.

 

[Jacynthe]

There are a lot of threads on the forum about storage. It's interesting to look on the Hermes forum as there are people who have built custom closets for their collections. I have mine on a giant bookshelf, mostly. I just bought these hangers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0172U8JUS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to hang in the closet and hang purses from their straps. I'm really lazy and don't always put them in dustbags like I should.

Thank you so much! my daughter is angry at me for my collection until she sees them then she says mine that one is mine and that one too lol

 

[Aku_no_Hana]

Hello all! Not sure if I should ask my question here, please let me know if I should direct it elsewhere. I have a big problem, , Coach bags are encroaching my entire living space but I love them all. Any advice on how to store them? Thank you in advance for your reply.

Ditto!

 

[LunaSilver]

Hello all! Not sure if I should ask my question here, please let me know if I should direct it elsewhere. I have a big problem, , Coach bags are encroaching my entire living space but I love them all. Any advice on how to store them? Thank you in advance for your reply.

How about Zober hanging purse organizer.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ASBJEG6/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_LXn-DbRD0BCR2

 

[Jacynthe]

Thank you so much! my daughter is angry at me for my collection until she sees them then she says mine that one is mine and that one too lol

Thank you whateve!! Do your purses get distorted / misshapen in the handle or straps by hanging?

 

[Jacynthe]

How about Zober hanging purse organizer.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ASBJEG6/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_LXn-DbRD0BCR2

Thank you LunaSilver! That is also a good idea. Have you used this?

 

[Punkkitten]

Soo, I broke down and bought one and dyed it. Here she is with a vintage archive strap fro Village leathers : my oxblood dyed Court

 

[whateve]

Thank you whateve!! Do your purses get distorted / misshapen in the handle or straps by hanging?

No. It depends on the purse. I don't hang from handles, just straps. Some purses are better stored flat so those are on the bookshelf. Others are stored upright on shelves.

 

[LunaSilver]

Thank you LunaSilver! That is also a good idea. Have you used this?

Not yet, ordered 2 today. Will let you know after trying them out.

 

[tealocean]

Soo, I broke down and bought one and dyed it. Here she is with a vintage archive strap fro Village leathers : my oxblood dyed Court

 

[Jacynthe]

No. It depends on the purse. I don't hang from handles, just straps. Some purses are better stored flat so those are on the bookshelf. Others are stored upright on shelves.

Thank you whateve!

 

[Jacynthe]

Not yet, ordered 2 today. Will let you know after trying them out.

Thank you LunaSilver! looking forward!