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[whateve]

Hello all, I was wondering if you could help me find out if this is a coach item and or where I can go to find out more information about it would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much!!

The answer is probably. I recently purchased a bag with similar lining and the Bonnie Cashin metal tag. I've seen some with the same lining and the metal tag that also have a fabric Coach tag. These bags were made in the 1960s when Bonnie Cashin first came to Coach. As far as I can tell, she didn't design purses before she came to Coach. I've seen an ad for a Bonnie Cashin purse from 1969 that looks like a purse she designed for Coach but the Coach name isn't mentioned in the ad even though she was designing for Coach at the time. It is possible that they didn't mention Coach since it wasn't a recognizable name at the time. It is entirely possible that they didn't put the Coach label on all of her designs.

I wish I knew where you could go for more information.

 

[Cameochi]

The answer is probably. I recently purchased a bag with similar lining and the Bonnie Cashin metal tag. I've seen some with the same lining and the metal tag that also have a fabric Coach tag. These bags were made in the 1960s when Bonnie Cashin first came to Coach. As far as I can tell, she didn't design purses before she came to Coach. I've seen an ad for a Bonnie Cashin purse from 1969 that looks like a purse she designed for Coach but the Coach name isn't mentioned in the ad even though she was designing for Coach at the time. It is possible that they didn't mention Coach since it wasn't a recognizable name at the time. It is entirely possible that they didn't put the Coach label on all of her designs.
I wish I knew where you could go for more information.

I have a little white shopper tote here - very early Coach - that has the small black metal tag but it only says Bonnie Cashin. Coach is not mentioned but it has the iconic striped lining so it's definitely a Coach bag.

I read somewhere that Mrs Kahn did some talking and negotiating to get Bonnie Cashin to sign a contract with them so my guess is that they allowed her to design a few things using only her name. Later on, they used Coach (sometimes with her name too) as their goal in hiring her was to build brand recognition. Of course, there were bags made for Saks Fifth Avenue and other stores that only have their name and/or Bonnie Cashin on them but as far as I know they are all made by Coach too. Whateve, it's great to have you back!

 

[Tictactoemomma]

Hi lady's. I'm looking g to see if anyone knows about a person I've been trying to find. I don't know what collection or anything. I've seen it a couple of times. But it is a black coach purse with pink c's. Some are just pink c's and others are metallic c's. Thanks for any help.

 

[lash5107]

Hi. I am brand new to Coach and this is my first post here. I have searched the forum and can not find an answer to what I am looking for.

I have seen a bag referred to as Campbell Eva (or Ava) but listed with two different numbers: F27501 and F27895. The pictures look the same and are both SV/White/Grey snake print, flap, crossbody, two handle, satchel. There's a listing on eBay where the title says F27501 and in the picture, the tag is F27895. What's the difference? Sooooo confused. Thanks for any insight.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi. I am brand new to Coach and this is my first post here. I have searched the forum and can not find an answer to what I am looking for.

I have seen a bag referred to as Campbell Eva (or Ava) but listed with two different numbers: F27501 and F27895. The pictures look the same and are both SV/White/Grey snake print, flap, crossbody, two handle, satchel. There's a listing on eBay where the title says F27501 and in the picture, the tag is F27895. What's the difference? Sooooo confused. Thanks for any insight.

I'm not sure of other differences but it appears that 27895 is slightly larger than 27501.

 

[whateve]

I have a little white shopper tote here - very early Coach - that has the small black metal tag but it only says Bonnie Cashin. Coach is not mentioned but it has the iconic striped lining so it's definitely a Coach bag.

I read somewhere that Mrs Kahn did some talking and negotiating to get Bonnie Cashin to sign a contract with them so my guess is that they allowed her to design a few things using only her name. Later on, they used Coach (sometimes with her name too) as their goal in hiring her was to build brand recognition. Of course, there were bags made for Saks Fifth Avenue and other stores that only have their name and/or Bonnie Cashin on them but as far as I know they are all made by Coach too. Whateve, it's great to have you back!

Thanks for the welcome! I'm glad to have confirmation that my Bonnie Cashin bag with the striped lining is a Coach. I thought that maybe the Coach tag fell off but it makes sense that it might not have ever been there. If this bag had had a Coach tag, I wouldn't have gotten it for $23! The seller had a bunch of high-priced factory Coach in a glass case and the Bonnie Cashin just out on a hook on the wall!

I've seen some Coach items that were sold in Saks and other stores where the store put their label over the Coach label so it makes sense that they wouldn't have mentioned Coach in their ads for these bags.

 

[Cameochi]

Thanks for the welcome! I'm glad to have confirmation that my Bonnie Cashin bag with the striped lining is a Coach. I thought that maybe the Coach tag fell off but it makes sense that it might not have ever been there. If this bag had had a Coach tag, I wouldn't have gotten it for $23! The seller had a bunch of high-priced factory Coach in a glass case and the Bonnie Cashin just out on a hook on the wall!

I've seen some Coach items that were sold in Saks and other stores where the store put their label over the Coach label so it makes sense that they wouldn't have mentioned Coach in their ads for these bags.

Don't you love it when people have no idea what they've really got! The little white tote I've got is the one based on a paper bag. It was Mrs. Kahn's idea but actually designed by Bonnie Cashin. I've seen photos of the original design drawings for it so no question who made it. EDIT: I forgot that down inside of the bag there is a cloth label that says Coach. It was barely hanging on when I got it so it could easily have gotten lost as they are held in by a tiny bit of glue. The striped lining does not have the black lines we see in later handbags.

In that same vein, I picked up a great little hidden kiss lock bag recently for under $35.00 on eBay. It's very small - approx. 8" L x 5" H x 2" D. Now I need to find out a style number and style name. Someone mentioned that you have one just like it? I thought it was a convertible clutch as the single spaghetti strap is removable (brass dog leash snap) but I'm told that is not correct. I've attached some photos of it from the eBay listing. I've cleaned it and conditioned it and the marks on the kisslock came out, thank goodness. It's totally useless but I just love it. Any info will be most appreciated.

 

[Cameochi]

Hi lady's. I'm looking g to see if anyone knows about a person I've been trying to find. I don't know what collection or anything. I've seen it a couple of times. But it is a black coach purse with pink c's. Some are just pink c's and others are metallic c's. Thanks for any help.

It would be just about impossible to identify a bag with so little information. What you could do is search Coach Handbags on eBay. If you have an idea what they sell for, you can set a price range and search only black bags. Once you find a bag that matches your description, make sure there is a clear photo of the creed (leather patch) inside. You can then search by the style number which is on the bottom of the creed on the right side of the dash. For example: F24569-133874 with 133874 being the style number. Some of the listings will probably tell you the name of the style. If you find one you actually want to buy, submit photos including the creed OR the style number and measurements to the authenticate thread to make sure you are buying an authentic Coach handbag. There many, many counterfeits out there. Good luck with your search.

 

[Hyacinth]

Don't you love it when people have no idea what they've really got! The little white tote I've got is the one based on a paper bag. It was Mrs. Kahn's idea but actually designed by Bonnie Cashin. I've seen photos of the original design drawings for it so no question who made it. EDIT: I forgot that down inside of the bag there is a cloth label that says Coach. It was barely hanging on when I got it so it could easily have gotten lost as they are held in by a tiny bit of glue. The striped lining does not have the black lines we see in later handbags.

In that same vein, I picked up a great little hidden kiss lock bag recently for under $35.00 on eBay. It's very small - approx. 8" L x 5" H x 2" D. Now I need to find out a style number and style name. Someone mentioned that you have one just like it? I thought it was a convertible clutch as the single spaghetti strap is removable (brass dog leash snap) but I'm told that is not correct. I've attached some photos of it from the eBay listing. I've cleaned it and conditioned it and the marks on the kisslock came out, thank goodness. It's totally useless but I just love it. Any info will be most appreciated.

I think I can just BARELY make out a vertical row of stitching dividing the underflap pocket into two unequal halves? It's important to show unusual details like that in your photos, or mention it in your description.

If so it's probably a Shoulder Purse, and we authenticated one less than a week ago.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-363.html#post27103339

 

[JOODLZ]

In that same vein, I picked up a great little hidden kiss lock bag recently for under $35.00 on eBay. It's very small - approx. 8" L x 5" H x 2" D. Now I need to find out a style number and style name. Someone mentioned that you have one just like it? I thought it was a convertible clutch as the single spaghetti strap is removable (brass dog leash snap) but I'm told that is not correct. I've attached some photos of it from the eBay listing. I've cleaned it and conditioned it and the marks on the kisslock came out, thank goodness. It's totally useless but I just love it. Any info will be most appreciated.

TWINS...I bought mine at GW way back in 2005 for $5.99! Yeah, pretty much useless based on size...but I love mine nonetheless!

I think I can just BARELY make out a vertical row of stitching dividing the underflap pocket into two unequal halves? It's important to show unusual details like that in your photos, or mention it in your description.

If so it's probably a Shoulder Purse, and we authenticated one less than a week ago.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-363.html#post27103339

You authenticated my Shoulder Purse back in 2012. Here's a shot showing the unequal pockets.

 

[Cameochi]

I think I can just BARELY make out a vertical row of stitching dividing the underflap pocket into two unequal halves? It's important to show unusual details like that in your photos, or mention it in your description.

If so it's probably a Shoulder Purse, and we authenticated one less than a week ago.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-363.html#post27103339

Thanks, Hyacinth! I don't get on very much these days due to a job that involves a bit of travel.

 

[CoachIsMyCrack2]

Hi,
Could someone please tell me the name of this bag? It's larger than the Bonnie Cashin I have, so I wasn't sure if it was a BC too.

TIA!

 

[Kitts]

Hello! I found the Waverly Cherry Mini Skinny at TJ Maxx today. It is the one that has the expandable side and small front pocket.

I was just curious if it was a FP or MFF item. It has a tag with F49235, but I think it could have be FP that was retagged for the outlet.

Does anyone know? Thanks!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello! I found the Waverly Cherry Mini Skinny at TJ Maxx today. It is the one that has the expandable side and small front pocket.

I was just curious if it was a FP or MFF item. It has a tag with F49235, but I think it could have be FP that was retagged for the outlet.

Does anyone know? Thanks!

Although they do retag items, I'm pretty sure this was a MFF item. If you look at the inside plastic "made in" label, it has a dot on it that indicates it's MFF.

 

[Kj_44]

Hi,


I was wondering whether someone could please help me ID this bag? I bought it a couple of years ago from a factory outlet, and can't for the life of me remember what it's called!

TIA