I LOVE this one and it is on my wish list. I have my SAs tracking it--there are still a ton in JAX. I'm hoping it's included in the upcoming PCE, makes it to the summer SAS, or one of the department stores puts it on sale. I don't want to pay full price if I don't have to.
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My one worry about getting this particular one is that I have the quilted Bowery from last year and the nappa leather at the top shows wear where you open it. I don't want to pay FP for something that might show wear soon after buying. I've attached a pic--I don't know how well it shows up.
Thanks for sharing this! Personally, I'm less worried about it showing wear than peeling. I just really love the ombre. I have a gift card that would cover the majority of the bags cost at Bloomingdales. I may splurge and purchase it soon. Thx again!
I have a foldover clutch using similar leather, Mine doesn't show crease on the top of flap, no pealing either.
the only problem I notice is the silver strip line, maybe they have to use different dye for these metallic colors, the silver strip has a bit color worn off at the area rob against my hip.
I am OK with that, since the leather good quality and the scratch on the bag can be easily robbed off, which is normally only seen in very good lamb skin.
I saw them both in person and they are both nice but to me the grey stood out more. I think it was the contrast of grey silver / gold together. It just looks more dressy to me and stood out as different. Plus it would pair well with either gold or silver jewellery/shoes and works with nearly every colour outfit! I ended up ordering the silver grey snakeskin in the 18.
Hi all - I bought the Coach Parker in metallic/gunmetal awhile back and have not been using it as much as I had hoped. I LOVE the size and style, but I think I'm limiting myself to wearing the bag at night because it's metallic. That's silly isn't it? I mean, this can be a daytime bag, can it not? I would have bought the regular black version of the bag but didn't like it as much with the gold hardware. Thoughts?
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parker is now included to the 30% off sell. The only exclusion is the ones with signature coated canvas.
This is beautiful! Try it out in the daytime and see how you like it. I think you can wear it anytime.
That is what I thought until I bought the Edie 31 in Metallic Gunmetal. Now I wear it whenever I can, day or night.
I was so excited to purchase the black Parker with rivets from the sale. I got it yesterday, and it's so pretty, but I'm on the fence about whether or not to keep it. I love the style and look, and I love how buttery soft the leather is. However, I find it just a tad small. For perspective, my LV Neverfull GM is one of my favorite bags because of how big it is, so I'm definitely a carry everything and the kitchen sink gal. I obviously knew the Parker would be significantly smaller, and I knew I'd had to downsize - it's actually one of the reasons I got it because I've been wanting to try to downsize my stuff a bit. I love my big bags so much, but they really do get quite heavy. Still, I'm having trouble adjusting to this size. It seems a bit smaller than my medium Gucci Marmont and the Coach Faye Carryall.
I just got it last night, so I'm going to give it some more time, but what would you do? I really love the look and style...I just wish it was about an inch bigger!
It's funny - I don't seem to have qualms with mini bags where I have to truly downsize to my bare essentials, and I obviously have no issues with big bags. It's these medium-sized bags that have thrown me for a loop, but it's the medium-sized bags that I want to start carrying and loving!
I just got it last night, so I'm going to give it some more time, but what would you do? I really love the look and style...I just wish it was about an inch bigger!
It's funny - I don't seem to have qualms with mini bags where I have to truly downsize to my bare essentials, and I obviously have no issues with big bags. It's these medium-sized bags that have thrown me for a loop, but it's the medium-sized bags that I want to start carrying and loving!
To give you some perspective, I carry bags on the small end, and the Parker still doesn't work for me. I find it to be an awkward bag because of the separator, the pockets that are too small to hold anything, and the structure of the bag. I tried it, and I just couldn't make it work. I then bought a top handle one thinking that would be better because it doesn't have a separator in it, but it was just as difficult. The space was tight, the pockets don't really hold anything, etc.
So if you aren't feeling it, I would return it while you can. It is a beautiful bag, but it does take some getting used to. I know many love their Parkers, but it isn't for everyone.