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[Hyacinth]

Oh, okay. That's good then. So the nylon interior lining is okay too? I thought I read somewhere that if a Coach had a nylon lining, that it was a fake... I so appreciate your input on this! Thank yoU!

First of all, how do you know the lining is nylon? Coach has used quite a few different fabrics as linings but they don't list the fabric content anywhere. Some BS "rules" even claim that all Coach linings are silk, which is even MORE ridiculous.

If it has shiny cheap acetate lining especially in black, brown, gold or pee-yellow with mini-Cs all over it, it's fake.

Be VERY careful about all those nonsense "rules" or "authenticity guides", 95 percent of the information is completely WRONG.

There is absolutely nothing that by itself can prove a Coach item is genuine, and there are very few things that always prove something is fake - the only sure signs of a fake I can trust are a creed that says the item was made in Korea, or a Patchwork bag or accessory that has patches on one side and a Signature C pattern on the other side. Any other "rule" is either invalid, or has either a small or a HUGE number of exceptions.

The trustworthy information starts here, and you'll notice very few of them claim to be Rules or to be infallible:
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

 

[Jazzaunt]

First of all, how do you know the lining is nylon? Coach has used quite a few different fabrics as linings but they don't list the fabric content anywhere. Some BS "rules" even claim that all Coach linings are silk, which is even MORE ridiculous.

If it has shiny cheap acetate lining especially in black, brown, gold or pee-yellow with mini-Cs all over it, it's fake.

Be VERY careful about all those nonsense "rules" or "authenticity guides", 95 percent of the information is completely WRONG.

There is absolutely nothing that by itself can prove a Coach item is genuine, and there are very few things that always prove something is fake - the only sure signs of a fake I can trust are a creed that says the item was made in Korea, or a Patchwork bag or accessory that has patches on one side and a Signature C pattern on the other side. Any other "rule" is either invalid, or has either a small or a HUGE number of exceptions.

The trustworthy information starts here, and you'll notice very few of them claim to be Rules or to be infallible:
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

Well, I call it nylon because it looks the the nylon fabric used on basic, plain, black luggage that is so prevalent. You may be able to see a little of the nylon fabric in the picture I posted. It doesn't say it anywhere that it's nylon, it is only my assumption. I am grateful for and applaud your knowledge of the Coach brand and really happy that you've written the guides. I have bookmarked that page to read later tonight when I get home. Again, many thanks!

 

[Hyacinth]

Well, I call it nylon because it looks the the nylon fabric used on basic, plain, black luggage that is so prevalent. You may be able to see a little of the nylon fabric in the picture I posted. It doesn't say it anywhere that it's nylon, it is only my assumption. I am grateful for and applaud your knowledge of the Coach brand and really happy that you've written the guides. I have bookmarked that page to read later tonight when I get home. Again, many thanks!

It may be, but the weave looks pretty large for nylon. Other fabrics can also have a smooth surface, and Coach doesn't even answer customer questions about what fabrics are used for linings - I know because I've asked, and they never answered my email. I'm guessing that they don't use cheap fabrics that wear or fray easily but use cotton, cotton blends as well as polyester and other synthetics. Some hard-use items like cosmetic bags and beach totes can even have vinyl linings.

Maybe the seamstresses or crafters among us can figure out what fabrics are used, but basing authenticity on fabrics is dangerous, except for the cheap C or Logo linings mentioned above, or linings that use cheap fabric and PRINT the Cs on instead of weaving them into the fabric. Some of the common and always-fake fabric and design combinations are shown below. BTW, not all styles with a Logo pattern like the first one are fake, this one is because the fabric is much too shiny.

 

[PaisleyDaisy]

This purse is hard to get inside and take a picture of. Sorry! It looks like the numbers are DO5K-2173.

I bought this bag a few years ago at an outlet store in Georgia. Can anyone ID it? Thinking about selling it, but can't find one like it online to reference. The color is more blue than it comes across with my camera phone. Thanks!

 

[PaisleyDaisy]

Not sure why the picture of this inside didnt show up. Tried to edit and its still not showing. Maybe in this one!

I can see it when I try to edit, but it wont post I give up. :cry:

 

[Hyacinth]

Not sure why the picture of this inside didnt show up. Tried to edit and its still not showing. Maybe in this one!

I can see it when I try to edit, but it wont post I give up. :cry:

Ok, thanks for trying - I know what it is now. It's called a Chelsea Signature Optic Large Hobo, made in 2005.

 

[PaisleyDaisy]

Hyacinth - you are awesome! Thank you for letting me know which one I have.

 

[4213jen]

Hyacinth posted the information in response to an authentication I asked for of a Patricias Legacy bag a few months ago. It would be in the previous/ closed (??)authentification thread. I'll see if I can grab a link from my post history

Sorry ladies, I'm many days behind and I can this question was already answered

Welcome!

The other Legacy bags, like the Janice's Legacy and the Patricia's Legacy have been around since about 1994.

I imagine the Lula's Legacy was introduced at about the same time or close to it, since I had one from 1994.

Someone posted information about the women these bags were named for, but I can't find it OR remember who posted it. Maybe someone will come along with a better memory than I have.

 

[Sutefi]

This is a made for factory Ashley signature hippie.

Thank you! How do you know it's made for factory?

 

[katev]

Thank you! How do you know it's made for factory?

Because the style number on the creed patch (after the hypen) starts with an F, there's more information and pics below:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...coach-product-grades-and-markings-738785.html

 

[TXBagLvrMe]

A lady posted this bag for sale and I am in love with it, but I have never seen these colors together before. Anyone have an idea of when it came out? Thanks in advance!

 

[whateve]

A lady posted this bag for sale and I am in love with it, but I have never seen these colors together before. Anyone have an idea of when it came out? Thanks in advance!

This is pretty recent. I think I saw it about 6 months ago. I believe it is a made for factory and it is called 3 color signature Brooke. It is style number F18004.

 

[CoachIsMyCrack2]

This is pretty recent. I think I saw it about 6 months ago. I believe it is a made for factory and it is called 3 color signature Brooke. It is style number F18004.

It is a pretty recent bag, and it is gorgeous! I bought one for my second mom, and she loves it. I think pictures don't do it justice.

 

[TXBagLvrMe]

This is pretty recent. I think I saw it about 6 months ago. I believe it is a made for factory and it is called 3 color signature Brooke. It is style number F18004.

Oh how wonderful! Now I know what to look for - thank you so much!

 

[Sutefi]

Because the style number on the creed patch (after the hypen) starts with an F, there's more information and pics below:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...coach-product-grades-and-markings-738785.html

Thank you