How many Coach purses do you have?

[Melodyjj]

All of my bags are Coach at this moment. I have a very small handbag collection.
I currently own 4 bags: Gramercy, Mercer, Market Tote, Dinky. And I'm planning to get Rogue and Swagger sooner or later. The new Cooper Carryall and Dakotah Satchel look cute too.

I've decluttered my wardrobe a few times and downsized my handbag collection. I used to own MK, KS, RM, TB and Furla. I still love these brands. After a few years of shopping, collecting and using handbags, I become picky and started to know what kind of bag I prefer. I don't like bags that are too heavy. I don't like straps that dig into shoulders. I would love to have hands free option. I prefer soft and supple leather. Off course someone's tastes and needs change all the time. I find the Coach bags I own can fulfill my current needs and tastes.

 

[Pagan]

I've done some additions and deletions to my collection lately. I gave away three bags and two briefcases and added some small crossbody bags. I'm now down to bags that I really enjoy. In total, I have 17 bags. I fit them into categories though:

Bags for travel/single day (6) : Dinky/Dinky 24, Soho Crossbody - 4 all season, 2 summer
Work bags (5): Prince Street, Mercer, Swagger, Swagger Frame, Turnlock Carryall - 3 all season, 2 spring/summer
Casual full-size (5): Rogue 25/31, Ace - 3 all season, 2 spring/summer
Large travel bag (1): Rogue 36

This is about as big a collection as I want; if I wasn't working in a corporate setting, I'd eliminate my work bags (all but the Prince Street which is my favourite non-1941 bag). My little travel/single day bags don't get as much rotation as the others, but I don't mind that. They take up very little room and are a fun pop of colour for the day when I'm so inclined. I've stuck to neutralish full-size bags for most of my collection. I also have a few totes, but other than the Neverfull I don't use them as purses. I didn't bother including those because they're really briefcases for work. Like my work bags, I'd trim these down if I wasn't carrying work materials to/from the office. I don't see myself ever getting rid of my Le Pliage totes; I love them, they're comfortable to wear, and they're great for shopping/travel too.

The only items on my maybe list are a red bag (I'm not looking for one but when I run across one I absolutely adore it will get added) and possibly a second NF (I'll buy in Europe this summer if I decide to go that way and save a few hundred dollars).

Bags/Colour
Ace Satchel - Black
Dinky 24 - Butterscotch, Black
Dinky with Tea Rose - Chalk
Mercer Satchel - Fog
Prince Street Satchel - Navy
Rogue 31 - Chalk, Steel Blue, Western Whipstitch
Rogue 25 with Tea Rose - Black
Rogue 36 - 1941 Saddle
Soft Swagger - Navy
Swagger Frame Satchel - Chalk
Turnlock Carryall 29 - Forest
Soho Crossbody: 1941 Red, Vermillion, Melon

 

[Bagmedic]

I've done some additions and deletions to my collection lately. I gave away three bags and two briefcases and added some small crossbody bags. I'm now down to bags that I really enjoy. In total, I have 17 bags. I fit them into categories though:

Bags for travel/single day (6) : Dinky/Dinky 24, Soho Crossbody - 4 all season, 2 summer
Work bags (5): Prince Street, Mercer, Swagger, Swagger Frame, Turnlock Carryall - 3 all season, 2 spring/summer
Casual full-size (5): Rogue 25/31, Ace - 3 all season, 2 spring/summer
Large travel bag (1): Rogue 36

This is about as big a collection as I want; if I wasn't working in a corporate setting, I'd eliminate my work bags (all but the Prince Street which is my favourite non-1941 bag). My little travel/single day bags don't get as much rotation as the others, but I don't mind that. They take up very little room and are a fun pop of colour for the day when I'm so inclined. I've stuck to neutralish full-size bags for most of my collection. I also have a few totes, but other than the Neverfull I don't use them as purses. I didn't bother including those because they're really briefcases for work. Like my work bags, I'd trim these down if I wasn't carrying work materials to/from the office. I don't see myself ever getting rid of my Le Pliage totes; I love them, they're comfortable to wear, and they're great for shopping/travel too.

The only items on my maybe list are a red bag (I'm not looking for one but when I run across one I absolutely adore it will get added) and possibly a second NF (I'll buy in Europe this summer if I decide to go that way and save a few hundred dollars).

Bags/Colour
Ace Satchel - Black
Dinky 24 - Butterscotch, Black
Dinky with Tea Rose - Chalk
Mercer Satchel - Fog
Prince Street Satchel - Navy
Rogue 31 - Chalk, Steel Blue, Western Whipstitch
Rogue 25 with Tea Rose - Black
Rogue 36 - 1941 Saddle
Soft Swagger - Navy
Swagger Frame Satchel - Chalk
Turnlock Carryall 29 - Forest
Soho Crossbody: 1941 Red, Vermillion, Melon

Sounds like a well-rounded collection - like you outlined, some for spring/summer and some work all seasons. Nice collection of styles, sizes and colors!

 

[fayden]

I have 3. Almost had 4 but returned the rogue size because I think it was too big for me.

Rogue 25 tea rose black
Dinky tea rose melon
mini swagger with blue butterflies.

 

[SDfromND]

I am down to only 4 Coach bags...I did a serious purge a few months back. Donated about 5 Coach, 4 Kate Spade, 5 MK and couple Others...kept my favorites :
Scout hobo
Edie
Willis (oldest but favorite)
Logo cross body (this on is still in the chopping block)

Felt good to thin the collection - still have LV, Coach, Longchamp, KS, MK and Dooney and use them all in my rotation (other than that cross body ....) less is more I decided

 

[Suzanne B.]

Felt good to thin the collection - still have LV, Coach, Longchamp, KS, MK and Dooney and use them all in my rotation (other than that cross body ....) less is more I decided

Several of us have decided the same thing.

 

[MooMooVT]

I have 9 Coach 1941 bags:

2 Rogue 25 - Chalk & Utility
2 Saddle 23 - Burnished Grey & Burnished Saddle
2 Soho - Vermilion & Black
3 Dinky - Chalk Cherry, Flax, & Saddle

I carry on the smaller size because I only work part time and don't carry a laptop, lunch, etc. I have a circa 1997 Beekman Briefcase if I do need to size up for work.

I want a red bag at some point but as @Pagan noted, waiting for the right bag to come along vs seeking out a red bag to fill a perceived hole.

This collection suits me nicely for a while. I really don't want more bags - save my holy grail of a Chloe Marcie that I plan to buy in April for my birthday. The Spring/Summer 2018 does nothing for me - but that's good. I tend toward fewer things that each pull more weight than lots of specialty items.

 

[Pagan]

I have 9 Coach 1941 bags:

2 Rogue 25 - Chalk & Utility
2 Saddle 23 - Burnished Grey & Burnished Saddle
2 Soho - Vermilion & Black
3 Dinky - Chalk Cherry, Flax, & Saddle

I carry on the smaller size because I only work part time and don't carry a laptop, lunch, etc. I have a circa 1997 Beekman Briefcase if I do need to size up for work.

I want a red bag at some point but as @Pagan noted, waiting for the right bag to come along vs seeking out a red bag to fill a perceived hole.

This collection suits me nicely for a while. I really don't want more bags - save my holy grail of a Chloe Marcie that I plan to buy in April for my birthday. The Spring/Summer 2018 does nothing for me - but that's good. I tend toward fewer things that each pull more weight than lots of specialty items.

Your collection is a nice size, and it's nice that you don't feel the need to have separate work and play.

I think about 12 or so (including special occasion and a NF or two) would be my sweet spot without the corporate gig.

I'm with you on Spring/Summer 2018. There's not a single thing I like. I like the early 1941 bags so much better, without (what is to me) the excessive embellishment and definitely without the return of that ghastly signature print. I'll never warm up to that.

 

[vivianyan]

I counted mine and I can't believe I've had so many, I only started my collection 1 year ago.
I have 9 Coach bags, mostly from 1941.
3 Rogues
- Rogue 31 in Steel blue
- Rogue 31 in Black tea rose with Snake skin detail
- Rogue 25 in Chalk tea rose
2 Saddle Bags
- Western Rivets Saddle Bag in Black
- Turn lock Saddle bag with gold hardware and chain
1 Badlands in Black and patchwork on the sides.
1 Dinky in multi-color tea rose
1 Parker in Black /w rivets
1 small cross-body I forgot what the name is.

several small SLGs(card holder, coin holder, cosmetic bag, etc.) and 3 pairs of shoes.
All bought with-in a year . not including the bags I bought and sold (a saddle 17 with western rivets, a Suede leather Rogue 31 with western rivets.)

 

[sb2]

2 regular rogues- 1941 red, Prussian blue
2 rogue 25s- denim, dusty rose quilted
2 Tatum totes- Black, coral
1 Madison chain tote- punch pink
1tribeca tote- blue
2 Blair’s totes- black textured, blue color block
2 horse & carriage fabric totes- denim, black
4 f/p phoebes- gold, ruby, lacquer blue, black snake sides
1 Edie- Black rivets
3 regular duffles 2012-13 version- midnight oak, lacquer blue, black rivet bottom, had 19 of these at 1 time
1 mini east west duffle- cognac
1 Georgie- pink ruby
1 cortenay- Black
1 f/p Madison Christie mini- Black
2 mini prestons- Black/white edge, white/blue edge
1 mini borough- chain vapor
1 archival rambler- black
1 mini Lindsey shopper- brown
3 swagger crossbody/clutch- black, blue, dahlia
1 Felicia- black python

That doesn’t include a under the bed big tote of slgs, 28 pairs of boots, heels, flip flops,

 

[musiclover]

2 regular rogues- 1941 red, Prussian blue
2 rogue 25s- denim, dusty rose quilted
2 Tatum totes- Black, coral
1 Madison chain tote- punch pink
1tribeca tote- blue
2 Blair’s totes- black textured, blue color block
2 horse & carriage fabric totes- denim, black
4 f/p phoebes- gold, ruby, lacquer blue, black snake sides
1 Edie- Black rivets
3 regular duffles 2012-13 version- midnight oak, lacquer blue, black rivet bottom, had 19 of these at 1 time
1 mini east west duffle- cognac
1 Georgie- pink ruby
1 cortenay- Black
1 f/p Madison Christie mini- Black
2 mini prestons- Black/white edge, white/blue edge
1 mini borough- chain vapor
1 archival rambler- black
1 mini Lindsey shopper- brown
3 swagger crossbody/clutch- black, blue, dahlia
1 Felicia- black python

That doesn’t include a under the bed big tote of slgs, 28 pairs of boots, heels, flip flops,

Your collection sounds wonderful and gathered together over a long time. I love a collection with history. I'm envious of your 28 pairs of boots!

 

[Lake Effect]

I am down to only 4 Coach bags...I did a serious purge a few months back. Donated about 5 Coach, 4 Kate Spade, 5 MK and couple Others...kept my favorites :
Scout hobo
Edie
Willis (oldest but favorite)
Logo cross body (this on is still in the chopping block)

Felt good to thin the collection - still have LV, Coach, Longchamp, KS, MK and Dooney and use them all in my rotation (other than that cross body ....) less is more I decided

Several of us have decided the same thing.

I still need to gather them up for an official count, but I guess 30-ish, mostly vintage. I am now organizing my bedroom, purging out clothes, shoes etc as things really piled up in the busyness of 2017. My goal is to hold buying at the moment and use what I have . The thread on 2018 Shop your closet . . . is enlightening

 

[sb2]

Your collection sounds wonderful and gathered together over a long time. I love a collection with history. I'm envious of your 28 pairs of boots!

Thanks I started my coach affair in 2011 my first bag and a pair of heels was a congrats on quitting smoking reward to me lol and so it began... and the 28 pairs isn’t just boots that is combined all types of coach foot ware

 

[tealocean]

The turquoise Primrose Satchel was an impulse and I shouldn’t have gotten it. It’s one open compartment and just isn’t really my style. My daughter likes it so I’ll probably just give it to her. I liked the pop of colour but I’ll never use it more than a couple of days a year.

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Did you try it out yet, and end up giving it to your daughter or falling in love with it after all? I got the turquoise Primrose Satchel too for the color and was concerned I wouldn't like the style. Because I prefer a more structured bag, I would never have chosen it if not for it being such a gorgeous color (my favorite!). I was intending to use it with the sides snapped, but that makes it more bulky to wear and less easy to get into. So I wear it with the long strap over my shoulder and I like the slim profile that way and how it feels like such a carefree, fun bag. It is definitely more casual and fun than my favorite bags, but I was happy to end up loving it! I do prefer the one open compartment because I keep all my things in little pouches in the bag so I can easily move them bag to bag and not damage the lining with ink or tears. I find this bag to fill a gap between my more structured bags and a tote, and just one is enough for me so far.

 

[musiclover]

Thanks I started my coach affair in 2011 my first bag and a pair of heels was a congrats on quitting smoking reward to me lol and so it began... and the 28 pairs isn’t just boots that is combined all types of coach foot ware

Congratulations on quitting smoking—you have amazing grit and fortitude.

Your Coach foot ware collection is impressive!

I don’t have any Coach boots but I love Coach shoes, too, especially their pumps and heeled-sandals. They are so well-made and comfortable!