I just wanted to give you guys an update. I have been using this bag since I bought it last Sunday and I just noticed there has been - what I would consider - significant deterioration on the rings of the bag. I first saw a bunch of white marks that seemed like chalk dust or something and rubbed that away. However, I then saw all of these marks like it has started to chip away. After a week of use. Here are some photos to take into consideration for your own purchases.
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I have seen complaints on here about the gunmetal hardware in general on certain bags. I wonder if it's happening now with this style too.
This is a nice style. What is the leather quality like? It looks like Rogue type pebbled leather, but it's described as 'polished pebbled leather' so I don't think that's the same thing. Is it of a similar quality to the early Rogue bags? I am very fond of that leather.
This isn't a 1941 bag, and I'm down to only a single non-1941 bag in my collection (Prince Street Satchel - carrying it today as a matter of fact).
If anyone has both a Rogue and this bag, can you comment on the difference (if any) between the leathers? I buy very little Coach now, but the black version of this bag has caught my eye.
Oh, thank you. Then I won’t like it. I like chewy leather. I have a Leo & Violette bucket bag with gorgeous leather that’s beautifully made; I just wish it was 3-4” shorter. It’s very deep so I need to reach a bit deeper into it than I’d prefer.
It looks to me like the Market Tote leather, which is not 1941 leather, but durable. I own Rogues and Market Tote, and it reminds me of that. I am going to see it in person tomorrow.
I like the Market tote leather for a tote that will get banged around, but I like something nicer for a handbag. I think I’ve been spoiled by the 1941 line; now the others just feel inferior.
I feel the same way. I was disheartened when the newest Rogues from this past Fall and current seem to have inferior quality than the 1st and 2nd generations. The lack of a clochette, the leather seeming thinner/flimsier. It's a turn off. I want to go see the Harmony bag in person, hoping to go today or tomorrow, but I am afraid I'll be disappointed.
Mine are all 2nd generation. I have more than enough already (6) but I would not add any others at this point anyway. They are a pale imitation.
