Hi ladies,
I'm so excited to join this forum. I stalk consignment shops in Boston on a regular basis, and happened to call on a day when they just got this beauty in. Just scored her for $410 total, which I think is a seriously good deal. It came with an authenticity card, original dustbag, the works. She's in absolutely beautiful condition and I'm SO THRILLED!!!! Miu Miu - where have I been??!!!
I've done some research on the brand and on this style -- on this site and on other websites -- but I still have a few questions, which I hope some knowledgeable folks will be able to give me...
1) I know this is the "Coffer Bag," but....what is the finish called? It's a calfskin bag, and it has a nice sheen on it, as you can see, but it is NOT a patent leather bag.
2) What is "matelesse"? (Hope I'm spelling that correctly.)
3) What year did this bag first make its appearance?
4) What was the original retail price for the style of bag that I purchased?
5) Tips on care? Based on what I've read, it seems like a bag that holds up really well, but I was wondering if any Coffer owners treated their bags.
Thank you SO MUCH for letting me share, and for any help you might be able to give me. I'm in love with it!!!!
I'm so excited to join this forum. I stalk consignment shops in Boston on a regular basis, and happened to call on a day when they just got this beauty in. Just scored her for $410 total, which I think is a seriously good deal. It came with an authenticity card, original dustbag, the works. She's in absolutely beautiful condition and I'm SO THRILLED!!!! Miu Miu - where have I been??!!!
I've done some research on the brand and on this style -- on this site and on other websites -- but I still have a few questions, which I hope some knowledgeable folks will be able to give me...
1) I know this is the "Coffer Bag," but....what is the finish called? It's a calfskin bag, and it has a nice sheen on it, as you can see, but it is NOT a patent leather bag.
2) What is "matelesse"? (Hope I'm spelling that correctly.)
3) What year did this bag first make its appearance?
4) What was the original retail price for the style of bag that I purchased?
5) Tips on care? Based on what I've read, it seems like a bag that holds up really well, but I was wondering if any Coffer owners treated their bags.
Thank you SO MUCH for letting me share, and for any help you might be able to give me. I'm in love with it!!!!