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[Busykitty]

It’s a fabulous shade and thanks both for posting. Now it’s on my radar This brief looks to be the same color. I am wondering if was an exclusive color contracted to this and other department stores or specialty stores?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1111563006/vintage-coach-nyc-brief-bag-in-burgandy?click_key=71c7ac50e0a6d3be37bb1c0dcc6090b040b7f397:1111563006&click_sum=25b1149a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=coach+rare&ref=sr_gallery-3-27&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

I think that Brief Bag is Burgundy. It’s actually a friend of mines. I’ll have to ask her about the zipper pull. Both of my bags have the pull on this Skinny



I’ve gone through all the catalogs I have access to and it appears Coach used these pulls as early as 79/80 which was the last year there are accessories in the catalogs to see the zipper pull through until 1985. The 1986 catalogs return to the chain link pull.

I initially thought these zipper pulls dated far older but finding them in the catalogs has turned that upside down.

Maybe they were a special commission color for certain department stores, but my bags have no additional markings on them. It is a mystery and I’m getting super obsessed! Haha

 

[Lake Effect]

I think that Brief Bag is Burgundy. It’s actually a friend of mines. I’ll have to ask her about the zipper pull. Both of my bags have the pull on this Skinny

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I’ve gone through all the catalogs I have access to and it appears Coach used these pulls as early as 79/80 which was the last year there are accessories in the catalogs to see the zipper pull through until 1985. The 1986 catalogs return to the chain link pull.

I initially thought these zipper pulls dated far older but finding them in the catalogs has turned that upside down.

Maybe they were a special commission color for certain department stores, but my bags have no additional markings on them. It is a mystery and I’m getting super obsessed! Haha

It's like we need Coach's Rosetta stone for dating some of these items!!! Now I need to look at the pulls on my older items! I know I have the rectangular pulls on my little Shoulder Bags.

I see what you mean. I was looking at the interior pics, which may have come out a little brighter due to lighting or flash to capture a good pic. Now that I eye up the exterior, I see more burg. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[Jenhanson025]

Can anyone tell me the name of this style? It’s a lightweight, I have a black and a tan color

 

[whateve]

Can anyone tell me the name of this style? It’s a lightweight, I have a black and a tan color

Next time please provide measurements if the style number isn't in the creed. It looks like a Riverside bag from the West End Lightweights collection, made around 1992.

 

[Jenhanson025]

Next time please provide measurements if the style number isn't in the creed. It looks like a Riverside bag from the West End Lightweights collection, made around 1992.

Thank you so much! I will do that, appreciate it!

 

[katev]

I have some questions about the Coach Italian-made line of Bridle bags from the later 1990s. Does anyone know the origin of the name "Bridle" or the significance of the unusual zipper pull used on some of the Bridle bags?

I'm wondering if it has a equestrian association? I'm no rider but "bridle" sounds like horse tack to me and there is a long association between horse-back riding and fine leather goods. Also, some of the Bridle bags bear a resemblance IMO to the leather bags that may have been used by riders and horse owners. So perhaps the unusual zipper pull is supposed to look like hardware from a horse bridle? On the other hand, many of the Bridle bags are made of calfskin and pigskin and I don't know if those "more exotic" leathers have an equestrian association?

Below is a photo of the unusual Bridle zipper-pull, do you think that it looks like something from a horse's harness? Also below are some catalog pictures of the Coach Bridle bags. And here are @Hyacinth's comments about the Bridle line from the Salearea Guides:

"Coach’s love affair with Italian production and design took a slightly different turn toward the end of the 1990s. A few assorted styles would sometimes show a Made In Italy stamp but that Italian “E” plant was now producing much dressier styles, in classic shapes and unusual leathers. The Bridle line combined simple shapes and sleek silver-color hardware with smooth calfskin trimmed with pigskin for textural contrast and came in several roomy hobo and Tote styles as well as top handles and satchels."

Maybe a lot of people already know this stuff but I'm not sure what to make of it - but one thing that I am sure about is that they really are beautiful bags!

 

[Hyacinth]

I have some questions about the Coach Italian-made line of Bridle bags from the later 1990s. Does anyone know the origin of the name "Bridle" or the significance of the unusual zipper pull used on some of the Bridle bags?

I'm wondering if it has a equestrian association? I'm no rider but "bridle" sounds like horse tack to me and there is a long association between horse-back riding and fine leather goods. Also, some of the Bridle bags bear a resemblance IMO to the leather bags that may have been used by riders and horse owners. So perhaps the unusual zipper pull is supposed to look like hardware from a horse bridle? On the other hand, many of the Bridle bags are made of calfskin and pigskin and I don't know if those "more exotic" leathers have an equestrian association?

Below is a photo of the unusual Bridle zipper-pull, do you think that it looks like something from a horse's harness? Also below are some catalog pictures of the Coach Bridle bags. And here are @Hyacinth's comments about the Bridle line from the Salearea Guides:

"Coach’s love affair with Italian production and design took a slightly different turn toward the end of the 1990s. A few assorted styles would sometimes show a Made In Italy stamp but that Italian “E” plant was now producing much dressier styles, in classic shapes and unusual leathers. The Bridle line combined simple shapes and sleek silver-color hardware with smooth calfskin trimmed with pigskin for textural contrast and came in several roomy hobo and Tote styles as well as top handles and satchels."

Maybe a lot of people already know this stuff but I'm not sure what to make of it - but one thing that I am sure about is that they really are beautiful bags!

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Best if I leave questions about horse tack to the riders and horse owners here, I know there are many. I tried to do a search but it seems like there are at least a dozen different types of bridles and none of the sites have very good pictures of the small details. The zipper pull might be a stylized version of the hardware used for the bit hardware on some bridle types. Since Coach often liked to name handbag styles after locations in New York City, they may have been thinking of something like the bridle path in Central Park. Hey, when they can name a bag a "Legacy Top Of Counter Compartment Bag", "Bridle" seems almost normal.

It really was a gorgeous line of bags, "simple elegance" would be how I'd describe them. I had one and still regret selling it, but the lack of outside pockets and a strap that was too short to wear crossbody just didn't work for me. Mine was the Bridle Hobo 6708, like the black one at the far right in the first group photo, but mine was in Currant. That style still looks good today, some current (currAnt? ) styles still have the same basic shape.

 

[katev]

Best if I leave questions about horse tack to the riders and horse owners here, I know there are many. I tried to do a search but it seems like there are at least a dozen different types of bridles and none of the sites have very good pictures of the small details. The zipper pull might be a stylized version of the hardware used for the bit hardware on some bridle types. Since Coach often liked to name handbag styles after locations in New York City, they may have been thinking of something like the bridle path in Central Park. Hey, when they can name a bag a "Legacy Top Of Counter Compartment Bag", "Bridle" seems almost normal.

It really was a gorgeous line of bags, "simple elegance" would be how I'd describe them. I had one and still regret selling it, but the lack of outside pockets and a strap that was too short to wear crossbody just didn't work for me. Mine was the Bridle Hobo 6708, like the black one at the far right in the first group photo, but mine was in Currant. That style still looks good today, some current (currAnt? ) styles still have the same basic shape.

Currant sounds gorgeous! I love those vintage Italian Coach bags from the 1990s; they are just so nicely made and "simple elegance" is the perfect description, thanks!

 

[WishingonaCoach]

I am sorry if this is not the right place to ask this question, not sure if there is a general questions thread.

I only wanted to ask if Coach is still making/sending/selling catalogs, or when they stopped. I have seen a 2016 for sale, the most recent one.

TIA

 

[whateve]

I am sorry if this is not the right place to ask this question, not sure if there is a general questions thread.

I only wanted to ask if Coach is still making/sending/selling catalogs, or when they stopped. I have seen a 2016 for sale, the most recent one.

TIA

I haven't seen one in years. The most recent one I got was around 2011.

 

[WishingonaCoach]

I haven't seen one in years. The most recent one I got was around 2011.

Thank you as usual for your help whateve, I have seen recently on Ebay what is listed as Japan editions of modern catalogs, so I was intrigued.

 

[poleneinblack]

Helping a friend out. Anyone recognize this Coach bag? Most likely an outlet item, but it's been years. All I could think of to search was "coach monogram with red trim" but that gave me a lot of other bags.

 

[Freak4Coach]

It’s an early Compact Pouch, and the earliest one I have in my files is 1979/80 which would make sense because I think you also have a mystery color there. It’s not Burgundy but looks like Bordeaux- yet too old to be that. I have a couple bags I’ve dated to the same period that are this color as well. Here one is next to Burgundy from the same era
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and the 2 mystery colors together
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So exciting!!

Sorry for the long delay. I don't get on here much. That sure looks like the color I have. The bigger bag seems to be the closest. Thank you for the info! Maybe we'll solve the mystery some day

 

[Molly0]

Can someone enlighten me?
Why do they call this a “File” bag?

 

[Erilynn25]

I came across this tiny little 5”x4”x1.5” cutie. No identifying numbers. Lined in Satin. Anyone know anything about it?View attachment 5341310View attachment 5341311View attachment 5341312View attachment 5341313View attachment 5341314

Looks like a Park Leather Mini Crossbody, Silver/Bright Magenta, style F49872.

COACH F49872 PARK LEATHER MINI CROSSBODY SILVER/BRIGHT MAGENTA

The Coach PARK LEATHER MINI CROSSBODY Is On Sale For $45.

coach.tingtingchen.com