My Parker in quilted leather with rivets has finally arrived. Now I finally have my questions answered. please let me share what i found out.
1. Is Parker 1941 collection? -- No. 1941 collection items all have the hang tag with a metal cap on it. while Parker has the normal coach hang tag just the same as the non-1941 bags. Also, i didn't find the 1941 stamp (a cross with the number "1" "9" "4" "1: on each corner) on Parker.
2. Is Parker use leather lining? -- No. the lining is a fabric. it does look and feel like suede leather, it's good quality fabric, but it's not the same suede lining that used in Rogue, at least this I can tell. I am 99% sure it's fabric.
3. Is Parker heavy? -- No, with the fabric lining and the quilted nappa leather, this bag doesn't feel heavy at all.
If I knew this is not a 1941 collection item, I might not have rushed the purchase. I might want to wait until it goes on sale as always non-1941 bags do. But I've been waiting for coach to release larger chain shoulder straps bag for a long time (I love dinky but dinky is too small) , Parker is a perfect size and good for everyday use. So I don't regret to pay full price for it.
After all, it's still a stunning bag and I am happy with it. It's good that coach has finally moved out from the "heavy western" vibe and started some lovely design.
Another thing, I know it's very Chanel "inspired". For the people who's turned off because Parker is too alike Chanel classic flap, I have to say, look at the price! Chanel just increased their Classic Flap price of $400 - 500 (come on, this is good for buying a Parker), which makes it to close to 6k for Chanel CF Jumbo. I was thinking of buying my first Chanel Classic Flap bag, but this has totally turned me off. I don't think the cost of making a Chanel bag has increased that much, they just raised the price because they want to, and they think people will still willing to pay (well, but I am not ).
I would rather to keep pure my money to Coach to support this brand to grow, to keep making good quality & nice designed bag at a reasonable price for the bag lovers. So I can buy many items for each season and don't have to worry about my hobby harms my financial situation. it's my opinion, hope this makes sense.
Thanks for letting me share!
1. Is Parker 1941 collection? -- No. 1941 collection items all have the hang tag with a metal cap on it. while Parker has the normal coach hang tag just the same as the non-1941 bags. Also, i didn't find the 1941 stamp (a cross with the number "1" "9" "4" "1: on each corner) on Parker.
2. Is Parker use leather lining? -- No. the lining is a fabric. it does look and feel like suede leather, it's good quality fabric, but it's not the same suede lining that used in Rogue, at least this I can tell. I am 99% sure it's fabric.
3. Is Parker heavy? -- No, with the fabric lining and the quilted nappa leather, this bag doesn't feel heavy at all.
If I knew this is not a 1941 collection item, I might not have rushed the purchase. I might want to wait until it goes on sale as always non-1941 bags do. But I've been waiting for coach to release larger chain shoulder straps bag for a long time (I love dinky but dinky is too small) , Parker is a perfect size and good for everyday use. So I don't regret to pay full price for it.
After all, it's still a stunning bag and I am happy with it. It's good that coach has finally moved out from the "heavy western" vibe and started some lovely design.
Another thing, I know it's very Chanel "inspired". For the people who's turned off because Parker is too alike Chanel classic flap, I have to say, look at the price! Chanel just increased their Classic Flap price of $400 - 500 (come on, this is good for buying a Parker), which makes it to close to 6k for Chanel CF Jumbo. I was thinking of buying my first Chanel Classic Flap bag, but this has totally turned me off. I don't think the cost of making a Chanel bag has increased that much, they just raised the price because they want to, and they think people will still willing to pay (well, but I am not ).
I would rather to keep pure my money to Coach to support this brand to grow, to keep making good quality & nice designed bag at a reasonable price for the bag lovers. So I can buy many items for each season and don't have to worry about my hobby harms my financial situation. it's my opinion, hope this makes sense.
Thanks for letting me share!
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