Michael Kors THE COFFEE CLUTCH - The MK Chat Thread!!
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so so, true nothing is made like it was. I know a lot on the Coach forum buy and adore vintage bags... i have a remake edition of their Madison satchel in glove tanned leather while not as good as the ones originally made def better than many of the leather on their bags today, i was just in a department store yesterday and felt some of the newer bags again and the leathers are just not what even mine is and it's only a 2012 lol?!
I actually only started into designer about a handful of years ago... prior i was all Roots bags and bought a bag maybe once or twice every few years( i know shocking!) In my country they are totally popular kinda almost designer but not if that makes any sense...
Here another pic of some more of my bags by them.. also own many of their SLG.. i mean how can i beat made in Canada for these prices.
finally! the purple bag is about 10yrs old by now..
some of my SLG a wristlet and small pouch
I also own a deerskin purse also made here by a company from locally sourced hides. This thing is like butter, it's that soft.
Yours friends design is lovely! those would kick most designer bags out of the park!
Canada Represent!! 
LOL. Honestly, when i compare to designer bags.. our countries products exceed them for oodles less than the designers charge.
If my younger daughters purse had come un-stitched while under warranty from Roots, they would have repaired iT! meanwhile since it's Coach i got a coupon and a sorry for my problem and no repair after 4wks of "examining it'
I LOVE that last one especially! Is that the deer skin?? The braided strap is beautiful. Is one of my favorite designs by Michael Kors in his Woodside collection where he uses the braided leather straps. GORGEOUS! They are so pretty on your shoulder and almost look like an added braid in your hair! lol!so so, true nothing is made like it was. I know a lot on the Coach forum buy and adore vintage bags... i have a remake edition of their Madison satchel in glove tanned leather while not as good as the ones originally made def better than many of the leather on their bags today, i was just in a department store yesterday and felt some of the newer bags again and the leathers are just not what even mine is and it's only a 2012 lol?!
I actually only started into designer about a handful of years ago... prior i was all Roots bags and bought a bag maybe once or twice every few years( i know shocking!) In my country they are totally popular kinda almost designer but not if that makes any sense...
Here another pic of some more of my bags by them.. also own many of their SLG.. i mean how can i beat made in Canada for these prices.
finally! the purple bag is about 10yrs old by now..
some of my SLG a wristlet and small pouch
I also own a deerskin purse also made here by a company from locally sourced hides. This thing is like butter, it's that soft.
Yours friends design is lovely! those would kick most designer bags out of the park!
The Woodside collection is totally a design that is ORIGINAL from MK. I get so sick of how he is overly accused of copying, when everyone else does the same thing. "They" found a bag MK made using a checker board pattern,and started a whole thread for it, ripping MK to pieces AGAIN, as if LV is the only one on earth,allowed to use a checker board pattern?? It's a wonder they don't sue the folks who make Checker games! lol!
Here I am showing a bag from Fendi, and there anr MANY designers that use not only the checker board patter, but the Hounds tooth pattern as well! Get over it, I say! lol!
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Thanks Melbo! Yes he is really something and I am blessed to have him for a friend. What he has taught me is invaluable and helped me so much with all of my leather. The guy is a genius!
That's a real shame. At one time Coach offered a lifetime warranty! That was back when they were Made in USA only. Since they started outsourcing to China, etc, they have never been the same. You could buy a vintage Glove tanned leather Coach, Made in USA, right now, and most likely it will still be in great condition. They just DON'T make them like they used to! What a shame. I feel bad for the present generation that will never know the quality I got to enjoy. I became so spoiled with it and still demand it. I find Michael Kors leather to meet my demands. Their leather is awesome and I refuse to hear they are anything but fabulous, because that is exactly what they are!
The only other bags Coach made that were as good if not better, than Made in USA, is the bags they put out from Costa Rica. If you can ever find a Coach bag from Costa Rica, BUY IT!! They are amazing! They are practically giving them away on ebay right now. What s ahame.
So good to be reading you all again, after a couple of weeks of chaotic schedule! It's so refreshing!
I have no idea if this question could be posted here but Idk where else. I know it might be a silly question but I really don't know if this website is selling fakes or not:
http://www.michaelkors-authority.com/#index_goods
It just seems too good to be true. It's not (true), is it?
I have no idea if this question could be posted here but Idk where else. I know it might be a silly question but I really don't know if this website is selling fakes or not:
http://www.michaelkors-authority.com/#index_goods
It just seems too good to be true. It's not (true), is it?
Absolutely lovely!! I need to ask my DD to start looking into that kinda artwork... About doing it on leather... well, that's a different story.
Thanks, yes the last one is the deerskin.
For fun if you want to see their site
http://www.hidesinhand.com
All locally sourced hides, they makes moccasins and other accessories.
As for the whole checkerboard debate. Makes little sense, it's not a patented design, as you said the checkerboard belongs to who? is that Milton Bradly? someone like that lol
I can understand the dislike for genuine fake bags being passed off as real but to be frustrated by companies doing inspired and similar is getting a bit far, as it happens with everything! look at cars, heck look at houses!
To be constantly going at other brands if any similarities come forth makes me wonder why the lack of confidence within their own brand? if a company had genuine concern they would be suing for violation of patents/designs.
If everyone took this attitude their would be little variety in the world, and we'd all be wearing Levis lol
I have heard it used to mean something, funny they still tell you they have a 1yr but clearly they lack the ability to do anything other than chuck coupons.. i'm just a bit frustrated there as i have to find a way to fix her bag, apparently the repair program is being upgraded.. more like are they introducing one? lol.
Generally, i have not had issues with Coach, first time i have had to deal with them.. total letdown. Makes me hesitant(ha, ha) to invest in another bag, as they have no back up and 40% of my original outlay is cold comfort for the price range of the bags i own.
So far(knock on wood) my Mk's are holding up fine, they say too they have a 1yr warranty i asked before making the more pricey investment of my Marly but who knows how they are to deal with?
From here on i will likely stick with my home grown, as i know where i stand, know they are capable of warranty care (and even after) just sometimes it's fun to dabble in different styles, but the lack of backup at these prices leaves me feeling it's not an area i wish to participate in.
so good to be reading you all again, after a couple of weeks of chaotic schedule! It's so refreshing!
I have no idea if this question could be posted here but idk where else. I know it might be a silly question but i really don't know if this website is selling fakes or not:
http://www.michaelkors-authority.com/#index_goods
it just seems too good to be true. It's not (true), is it?
fakes run!!!!!!
(update)
look at the construction of their Selma......ewwwwww. and the Tags, not at all like an MK tag (too orange)
and when did selma come with a hang tag? my monitor screen is cracking because I looked!!!
I reported to MK.
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LOL!!
Thanks for your help. Actually some of the interior brand tags seem pretty good. The price and description not matching some of the bags were big red flags for me.
What a joke! There's no way a brand new Selma would be 70 dollars and marked down from 620.00?? LMAO! Since when did the Selma EVER sell for 620.00?? And yes, paperwork is the wrong color. If you go to the MK website , to their contact page, you can report this to Michael Kors who will turn them over to their attorney. I do this all the time. Since you discovered it, I hope you will take the time to report it to them. I am literally exhausted from reporting fakes.
I hope more of us will step up to the plate and help out. The more these fakes are sold, the more it hurts the designers who in turn have to raise their prices and who pays for this?? YOU!! ALL of us! So we can all chose to sit back and do nothing, or start reporting these sites. MK really does appreciate the help. I have received many thank you letters from them.