Reveal: 1941 Duffle (a.k.a The Black Widow)

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Goofydes

Goofydes

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May 18, 2010
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I did something I thought I would never do. I went through my closet and sold all my bags (save 3 that weren't even Coach). For the first time there is so much drool worthy goodness that came out for the Spring I knew I wanted something and was willing to go "all in" for it. I was scrolling around trying to make a decision when something caught my eye...the 1941 Duffle Re-issues!! I wasn't even aware they were available on the website!! Coach keeps sending me emails about the saddle bags and the Rogue and the Outlaw, but never anything about the duffles. I looooovvveeee the duffle silhouette. I remember my mom carrying an original one when I was little. I immediately purchased the black/oxblood one (ironically it as the cheapest of my options). They are lined with the buttery leather like the saddle bags and nomads and have the re-issue storypatch like the saddlebags telling the story of the duffle with a little picture of what the original duffle looked like. They also come with the dual hangtags with one saying black. I think what I like most about this bag is the fact that the hangtag is the only outside name branding. The bottom even has the "genuine glovetanned leather" stamped on it. The leather feels nice and thick (even the strap) and I can't wait for it to soften up and get a good slouch! My husband likes it because it is black on the outside and deep red inside...like a black widow :laugh:
 

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Out of all the variations of the duffles Coach has made, this one seems most true to the original one. The only modern additions seem to be the D-ring on the side for tags, leather lining, and key snap on the inside. I don't think the strap is meant to be doubled either so you can carry it like a hobo. I tried it and the leather of the strap is so thick that it would take a lot of force to make both straps go through the buckle at the same time (I stopped trying to force it because I did not want to ruin anything!)
 
#4
Goofydes said:
I did something I thought I would never do. I went through my closet and sold all my bags (save 3 that weren't even Coach). For the first time there is so much drool worthy goodness that came out for the Spring I knew I wanted something and was willing to go "all in" for it. I was scrolling around trying to make a decision when something caught my eye...the 1941 Duffle Re-issues!! I wasn't even aware they were available on the website!! Coach keeps sending me emails about the saddle bags and the Rogue and the Outlaw, but never anything about the duffles. I looooovvveeee the duffle silhouette. I remember my mom carrying an original one when I was little. I immediately purchased the black/oxblood one (ironically it as the cheapest of my options). They are lined with the buttery leather like the saddle bags and nomads and have the re-issue storypatch like the saddlebags telling the story of the duffle with a little picture of what the original duffle looked like. They also come with the dual hangtags with one saying black. I think what I like most about this bag is the fact that the hangtag is the only outside name branding. The bottom even has the "genuine glovetanned leather" stamped on it. The leather feels nice and thick (even the strap) and I can't wait for it to soften up and get a good slouch! My husband likes it because it is black on the outside and deep red inside...like a black widow :laugh:
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I love the little details of the new duffle, very pretty. Congrats. I don't care for the rounder bottom duffles though. That was one thing I like about the last legacy duffle it wasn't round. If only the color didn't wear on the corners like it did.
 
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Goofydes said:
Out of all the variations of the duffles Coach has made, this one seems most true to the original one. The only modern additions seem to be the D-ring on the side for tags, leather lining, and key snap on the inside. I don't think the strap is meant to be doubled either so you can carry it like a hobo. I tried it and the leather of the strap is so thick that it would take a lot of force to make both straps go through the buckle at the same time (I stopped trying to force it because I did not want to ruin anything!)
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Congratulations on a wondeful bag! Love the black widow moniker. I'm carrying mine today as well.

The original 9085 did not have a strap that could be doubled either. I don't know if it's because this leather is thicker, this strap is wider or these buckles smaller than those on the Legacy duffles or the last Bleecker duffles, but the strap on this bag is not a strap to double. I also tried to double this strap and wound up with the bag in my armpit. So now I'm content to carry it fastened in the holes that give the shortest strap.
 
#11
Goofydes said:
I did something I thought I would never do. I went through my closet and sold all my bags (save 3 that weren't even Coach). For the first time there is so much drool worthy goodness that came out for the Spring I knew I wanted something and was willing to go "all in" for it. I was scrolling around trying to make a decision when something caught my eye...the 1941 Duffle Re-issues!! I wasn't even aware they were available on the website!! Coach keeps sending me emails about the saddle bags and the Rogue and the Outlaw, but never anything about the duffles. I looooovvveeee the duffle silhouette. I remember my mom carrying an original one when I was little. I immediately purchased the black/oxblood one (ironically it as the cheapest of my options). They are lined with the buttery leather like the saddle bags and nomads and have the re-issue storypatch like the saddlebags telling the story of the duffle with a little picture of what the original duffle looked like. They also come with the dual hangtags with one saying black. I think what I like most about this bag is the fact that the hangtag is the only outside name branding. The bottom even has the "genuine glovetanned leather" stamped on it. The leather feels nice and thick (even the strap) and I can't wait for it to soften up and get a good slouch! My husband likes it because it is black on the outside and deep red inside...like a black widow :laugh:
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Great purse where was it made
 
#14
Roro said:
Congratulations on a wondeful bag! Love the black widow moniker. I'm carrying mine today as well.

The original 9085 did not have a strap that could be doubled either. I don't know if it's because this leather is thicker, this strap is wider or these buckles smaller than those on the Legacy duffles or the last Bleecker duffles, but the strap on this bag is not a strap to double. I also tried to double this strap and wound up with the bag in my armpit. So now I'm content to carry it fastened in the holes that give the shortest strap.
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Actually I have several original NYC Duffles, with the original strap, and I double the strap all the time to wear more like a hobo. Takes a bit of pushing, but it works. So i can't imagine the newer remake wont work, since the strap has to be thinner than the original thick NYC straps!!! now i'm curious though.
 
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