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Syrenitytoo

Syrenitytoo

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Apr 25, 2007
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#1
Well yesterday I got the opportunity to see Coach's new Spring line and there was one bag that truly stuck out to me. It wasn't just the bag, it was changes that I saw that Coach is making that are of huge proportion. First of all, the Swagger (a reuse of a Bonnie Cashin Bag name from yesteryear) has been reborn. For those of you who miss the Legacy line, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. I see bits and pieces of various other high end design bags I'm familiar with. The leather is a bit D&B in its thickness, the design has feelings of Reed Krakoff meets Hermes and the workmanship is bar none better than I have seen from Coach in several years. Needless to say, I love the bag. The bag comes in three sizes as well as a CB/wristlet combo which is way too cute. The largest size the Swagger 47, Style #34409 is about 14 x 10 and is priced at $695; the medium is about 12.5 x 9, #34420 the colorblock QB/Ginger/Black Swagger Carryall and the smallest about 11.5 x 7, #34417 the Swagger 35 (love the Colorblock Chalk, Black and a light tan color) at $395. Whatever the size, the thing I noticed the most is that the stitching was impeccable, very little edge coat and mostly leather bindings once again and double stitching. The look and feel of the quality was much different than bags in the past few years. My only regret is that the midsize is perfect but I so love it in the colorblock chalk and black but the only midsize one in black and white is a croc embossed black with white trim and I don't think the croc embossing was up to par in my opinion. I have Coach croc bags that I love (i.e., the Haley satchel) and something still seems too plasticky looking/feeling to me.) I like the inside fabric lining with small Coach logos in a light color making it easy to find things, love the use of the double Coach turnlock on the outside. All bags come with a nice comfortable shoulder strap which attaches to the sides of the bag (yes, finally). They attach with a rather large metal fixture resembling something used in fencing. I feel this could have definitely been finessed as well. Aside from that though, this is a hit bag for me. Lighten it up a bit (no need for heavy hardware on a bag that is already made of heavy pebble leather and a statement all on its own). While the Coach hangtag has been vastly improved upon, I'm just not sure that this bag needed it. It only serves to add more weight. Possibly lighten up the turnlock as well so it is more finessed. But all in all, I was glad to have an early showing of the bag and one will be my next purchase. If I can be happy with the small one, it will be that one simply due to weight. But if the medium comes in my chalk/black colorblock choice, it shall be that one. Hope you all get a chance to see soon. It's worth the wait.
 

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#5
I saw the medium and large Swaggers at Macy's a couple of weeks ago. I was really impressed with the details and leather quality. So much so, I changed my mind about buying a Gramercy. I've ordered the medium black with black hardware. Can't wait to get it!
 
#7
Hi~~
I got to see a two different size Swaggers at one of my FP Coach...
I didn't get the dimensions but I figured the one was medium size ...$495... Style 34408 Color Black and Hardware Black.
I was so so tempted!!!
Black Pebbled Leather with Awesome Black Hardware!!!
They had the smaller ones too with the color Block... $395..

Lynne :D
 
#13
Syrenitytoo said:
Well yesterday I got the opportunity to see Coach's new Spring line and there was one bag that truly stuck out to me. It wasn't just the bag, it was changes that I saw that Coach is making that are of huge proportion. First of all, the Swagger (a reuse of a Bonnie Cashin Bag name from yesteryear) has been reborn. For those of you who miss the Legacy line, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. I see bits and pieces of various other high end design bags I'm familiar with. The leather is a bit D&B in its thickness, the design has feelings of Reed Krakoff meets Hermes and the workmanship is bar none better than I have seen from Coach in several years. Needless to say, I love the bag. The bag comes in three sizes as well as a CB/wristlet combo which is way too cute. The largest size the Swagger 47, Style #34409 is about 14 x 10 and is priced at $695; the medium is about 12.5 x 9, #34420 the colorblock QB/Ginger/Black Swagger Carryall and the smallest about 11.5 x 7, #34417 the Swagger 35 (love the Colorblock Chalk, Black and a light tan color) at $395. Whatever the size, the thing I noticed the most is that the stitching was impeccable, very little edge coat and mostly leather bindings once again and double stitching. The look and feel of the quality was much different than bags in the past few years. My only regret is that the midsize is perfect but I so love it in the colorblock chalk and black but the only midsize one in black and white is a croc embossed black with white trim and I don't think the croc embossing was up to par in my opinion. I have Coach croc bags that I love (i.e., the Haley satchel) and something still seems too plasticky looking/feeling to me.) I like the inside fabric lining with small Coach logos in a light color making it easy to find things, love the use of the double Coach turnlock on the outside. All bags come with a nice comfortable shoulder strap which attaches to the sides of the bag (yes, finally). They attach with a rather large metal fixture resembling something used in fencing. I feel this could have definitely been finessed as well. Aside from that though, this is a hit bag for me. Lighten it up a bit (no need for heavy hardware on a bag that is already made of heavy pebble leather and a statement all on its own). While the Coach hangtag has been vastly improved upon, I'm just not sure that this bag needed it. It only serves to add more weight. Possibly lighten up the turnlock as well so it is more finessed. But all in all, I was glad to have an early showing of the bag and one will be my next purchase. If I can be happy with the small one, it will be that one simply due to weight. But if the medium comes in my chalk/black colorblock choice, it shall be that one. Hope you all get a chance to see soon. It's worth the wait.
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Very nice! What's the price on the CB/wristlet one?
 
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