I restored a Vintage Coach bag (with pics)
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Oh wow, thanks! I remember that old thread. I still have those "basic bags" and still use them. The older Coach leather really is bullet-proof. And there's plenty of them walking around out there. Only a few months ago, at daughter's orthodontist, I saw a woman carrying a black "basic bag" exactly like the one I had rehabbed. They really *don't* go out of style.
(If only I looked as good as you do actually carrying one.)
The older leather really is so amazing - and there are some really amazing deals out there on vintage bags!
Lovely bag, and you wear it well!
Thank you - it really was a fun project - and it made the bag seem more "mine" if that makes sense!
Yeah...2000 does NOT seem that long ago! I've read different things about the term Vintage - and about whether things from 10-20 years ago count or not! It's hard to say
Oh wow, thanks! I remember that old thread. I still have those "basic bags" and still use them. The older Coach leather really is bullet-proof. And there's plenty of them walking around out there. Only a few months ago, at daughter's orthodontist, I saw a woman carrying a black "basic bag" exactly like the one I had rehabbed. They really *don't* go out of style.
(If only I looked as good as you do actually carrying one.
I have quite a few older Coach bags that are absolutely pristine, including 2 Willis bags. I'm really thinking about carrying them again. The leather in those bags is absolutely wonderful! I'm seeing more and more ladies with older Coach bags and they are beautiful. Honestly, you don't find that quality leather in many of today's bags.
You have a gorgeous bag! I have a small Coach bag in this color and I am going to read your blog for tips to restore it as well! Thanks!
I've always loved the Willis bag. She looks great. I still have my first Coach duffle bag which I brought in 98. Will be checking out your blog and the TPF threads so I can breathe some life back into her.
