Need Help in Deciding..... FOLEY & CORINNA

[raider69]

I know there was a thread about Foley & Corinna bags somewhere but can't find it without the search funtion.

Does anyone own one of these bags and if so, do you like? Are they made well? I have heard from some people that say they are not well constructed bags and I have my eye on a few.......

Which leads me to asking your opinions on the following bags...

 

[annemerrick]

I really like the last two...I am not a big fan of patchwork bags!

 

[zeitgeist4]

Here's a recent post on F&C bags that might help you:
http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-and-purses/thoughts-on-foley-corinna-mid-city-tote-288261.html

 

[raider69]

Thanks, that helps... I just found another really cute one for summer.

 

[vhsethan]

I really like the last two, they are very lux looking...the patchwork reminds me of a lower end bag, like Fossil or Lucky.

 

[artich0ke]

I own a Mid City Tote in Glazed Honey from last Fall... I love it! Some people complain about the workmanship but I wear my bags extremely hard and this one has broken in beautifully, and I've had no problems with the quality.

 

[raider69]

I hear ya Vhsethan, I thought those first 2 looked like some other designer brand, it's fossil... lol!
Does you guys like the linen one? yeah or nay?

 

[stylefly]

For what it's worth regarding quality, I'd been hesitant about bringing in this line due to complaints I've heard in the past about their workmanship. But apparently they've made a lot of improvements and I can say that as far as my customers go, I haven't had any complaints with this line and I've been selling a lot of them
I am not a fan of the patchwork either but you can't go wrong with the classic styles. They have new leather out now so make sure you know what you like- the "natural" leather is a bit unfinished but soft; the "pebbled" is very soft and pliable; and there is a slightly stiffer but very durable and slightly shiny leather that they're using on the Spring coloured bags such as the grey and pink ones. Hope this helps!

 

[shaurin]

I have the jet setter jr. in the senape color and love it. It is the ideal work bag -- big enough to fit files and my laptop. My one complaint is that it doesn't have any cellphone pockets, just zipper pockets. Other than that though I love it!!!

 

[love_savvy]

I have a jet setter in black glazed leather and the large city tote in matte leather and LOVE them both. The leather is fantastic. I don't know what other people have said about the workmanship, but both my bags are great and I have traveled extensively with both of them. I highly recommend both but I tend to like the jet setter better because sometimes the city tote can hurt my shoulder using that shoulder strap. But that may also be because I carry so much in my bag.

I actually have another jet setter on the way to me!

 

[notblushing]

I love the plain city tote (that's what I have). I don't care for patchwork or embossed(?) styles.

 

[tatertot]

I have both the city in violet and smaller clutch style in fuchsia (can't think of the name) and I love them!! I got my first because I was looking for a purple bag and their shade was gorgeous. I have found the leather has broken in beautifully and I get as many compliments on them as any other bag I own. Here are a few pics of mine. I took a close up one to show the leather difference that stylefly was talking about. The fuchsia is the pearlized leather and is pebbled where the violet is more of a sealed smooth leather.

 

[raider69]

Thanks so much for all your help everyone. I have narrowed my my choices between the mid city mini and the jet setter jr., just can't decide on color or where to buy... Would like to try to find a deal. I really like the black snake but have so many black bags. The grey is nice. So many decisions...

 

[Zombie Girl]

I have both the city in violet and smaller clutch style in fuchsia (can't think of the name) and I love them!! I got my first because I was looking for a purple bag and their shade was gorgeous. I have found the leather has broken in beautifully and I get as many compliments on them as any other bag I own. Here are a few pics of mine. I took a close up one to show the leather difference that stylefly was talking about. The fuchsia is the pearlized leather and is pebbled where the violet is more of a sealed smooth leather.

I love the violet bag!! How long ago did they sell it? I want one!!

 

[bag_queen]

I like the third one.