Also the strap. Since the Colette is a mix of the Tribeca and Julia totes, there's a mix of both features. So the Colette has the Tribeca strap with the Julia logo design and leather. The strap uses chains linked together.
My only issue with the Julia Perry tote is the thin straps. I can even live with the open top on a tote, but the thin straps would make me nervous to load this bag to capacity.
oooh and i forgot to add about that. i know the tribecas had quality control issues of the leather between the chain coming undone. on the collette it's like a thread that comes down from the rest of the strap the runs through so it wont break or come out =]
Has anyone compared the leather of the Collette to the Julia? I saw the Collette in the Macy's showcase recently and the leather is slightly pebbled but looks smoother than Julia's. Julia's leather is really nice and thick. Julia has almost no hardware making her really lightweight. I also love Julia's fun-yet-professional polka dot lining.