Oldies but goodies ,2000s designs

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#77
gettinpurseonal said:
If you are reminiscing about the mid 2000’s like that, then you are still in your youth!! When I say to my now grown kids, “That new store,” and they say, “Mom, that store is 10 years old!” I say, “Yeah, like I said -the NEW store.” Because 1989 - wasn’t that yesterday? I vividly remember space shuttle Challenger exploding in 85 or so. And Nadia Comenici winning the gold and Nixon on tv (that was about 1973 or 1974).
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Yeah, I suppose the mid 2000s wasn’t that long ago. I think we just do a lot of growing up and changing in our 20s into our early 30s so it can feel like a life time went by.

My 20 year high school reunion is this year though. That’s a scary one to comprehend!
 
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Punkie said:
Oh my goodness! Yes. The Carly love was real and it was big here on the forum. Yes the top on the Carly had some tearing and fraying but I’m thinking it was because how it puddles together near the zipper on top. But it’s a beautiful bag. I’ve seen second hand Carly’s go now for under 50 dollars. I remember the Carly was so popular that this was the first bag I saw an influx of fakes of. I’m thinking I might also need to buy a Carly now too lol.
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Haha I got out an old Carly “Sig” today, and exchanged that humongous shoulder strap that was on it, with a plain sturdy strap from an old Marc Jacobs bag. Took it out for a spin and I must admit that I really enjoyed carrying it around. It’s true, there is just something kind of appealing about that Carly.
 
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Molly0 said:
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Haha I got out an old Carly “Sig” today, and exchanged that humongous shoulder strap that was on it, with a plain sturdy strap from an old Marc Jacobs bag. Took it out for a spin and I must admit that I really enjoyed carrying it around. It’s true, there is just something kind of appealing about that Carly.
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I love it. I actually love it with that strap. I’m considering buying one on posh in leather but i remember that strap was heavy and did like to fall off the shoulder. A strap like this would be way better !
 
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Punkie said:
I love it. I actually love it with that strap. I’m considering buying one on posh in leather but i remember that strap was heavy and did like to fall off the shoulder. A strap like this would be way better !
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Go for it. It “tones down” the vibe a bit. I was lucky to find the right strap on an older MJ.
 
#85
I found a large black leather Carly on my local Craigslist several years ago and got it for super cheap. I still have that bag because the leather is ridiculously amazing on it and is a workhorse of a bag.
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I also just recently purchased an Ergo XL Tote with the anniversary stripe lining in parchment. Always wanted this bag, but never got it. I did have an XL Ergo shoulder bag in the signature C's back in the day, but sold it because I haven't liked the signature for some time.
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#86
The reason signature Carlys frayed around the top was because with the short shoulder drop the top of the bag rubbed up against the body too much. You could add another dogleash clip to the strap to make a longer drop.
 
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I still have the large legacy duffles from 2001-2002. Wonderful, soft leather. Convertible straps Wide straps.Refuse to get rid of them, because they were so well-made. And if traveling, they come in handy. I also store smaller bags inside. When Coach came out with a newer version in 2011-2012, I purchased two, because they had a zipper compartment on the outside. I love to be able to convert to a crossbody, if needed. Frankly, I don't think the leather on the newer models was as good. I still like the bags though.
 
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starbucksqueen said:
I still have the large legacy duffles from 2001-2002. Wonderful, soft leather. Convertible straps Wide straps.Refuse to get rid of them, because they were so well-made. And if traveling, they come in handy. I also store smaller bags inside. When Coach came out with a newer version in 2011-2012, I purchased two, because they had a zipper compartment on the outside. I love to be able to convert to a crossbody, if needed. Frankly, I don't think the leather on the newer models was as good. I still like the bags though.
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No, the leather on the 2012 duffles is pretty bad, but the colors are amazing! I love the slouch when the strap is doubled.
 
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