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I'm thinking all I would need is this part. And all that would show of it would be the buckle and the horizontal loop holding the top strap (still attached to the pack). I ordered it, from China. Takes 2.5 months to get here. Maybe I'll keep looking. Question is, will it fit?
I don’t have any saffiano experience but have done lots of Coach rehab. Until someone else replies … do you have any lightweight leather conditioners? Apply a little with a soft cloth and see if it comes off with that.
I have been in my Bantam Backpack for forever … and realized the magnetic closure is the same buckle style, where you can actually undo the buckle piece with the magnet from the strap tab! I wonder how that happened with yours?? Fingers crossed your order is a fit.
Thanks! I like that idea. I need to go do some thrifting!
I know it’s a long shot, but we have all found something wild at thrift shops, flea markets.
If you have not used a Metropolis, I think you will love the size. Though they are more chunky than some other more refined Coaches, this style is truly a work horse. I have her in several colors, some of which need some work, but my very first coach, the black Metropolis still ranks as one of my faves.Another rehab. Vintage Metropolis zip.Classy bag!
Thanks for the comment about it being more chunky. I think that is what I am needing for a bag that is smaller than my old requirement of at least 8" x 11" ( needed between going to the office and carrying a long wallet) and you helped me put my finger on it ... after spending a lot of time in my Bantam bag, while I like, I wish it was a little chunkier. I like the Janice, which has width, but that zipper opening takes away a little from the potential roominess. And I wish the Legacy Rambler was a little chunkier too. I am ready to let my Patti's go and would like a slightly smaller alternative to the Oliver and City if I can make it work. Maybe I am just like Goldilocks ... haha.
rambling on about bags. Think I will pull out something special for grocery shopping haha and post a pic.
I think the most important thing I learned on my Coach journey is my comfort with a handbag - something I never paid attention to when I just had to lug around a bunch of stuff. I'm not comfortable with a bag wider than 9.5-10", nor with a depth deeper than 8-9" but can handle a width quite a bit more than the ubiquitous 2-3".Thanks for the comment about it being more chunky. I think that is what I am needing for a bag that is smaller than my old requirement of at least 8" x 11" ( needed between going to the office and carrying a long wallet) and you helped me put my finger on it ... after spending a lot of time in my Bantam bag, while I like, I wish it was a little chunkier. I like the Janice, which has width, but that zipper opening takes away a little from the potential roominess. And I wish the Legacy Rambler was a little chunkier too. I am ready to let my Patti's go and would like a slightly smaller alternative to the Oliver and City if I can make it work. Maybe I am just like Goldilocks ... haha.
Anyways, nice to be back here
I have two of those (black and dark brown/mahogany). They clean up so well! I can't understand why they aren't more popular. Maybe the lack of flap and turnlock? (I think there's a flap version but have never seen one.)Another rehab. Vintage Metropolis zip.
Same! I love my Lunchbox 9991 for that reason: the capacity is front-to-back (chubby) but it doesn't look big. I have an Oliver and a Vista fixed up for sale: 11-12" wide is just too big for me. Gorgeous styles. If they were 20% smaller they would be ideal.
