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#93
melissatrv said:
I felt the size I was looking at was a tad large for me. I don't think they have the Puce (pink) color I want in the smaller/medium size. And the mini is too small. Wish they did because I would snap it up for $395. I have always had this issue with Coach that the bags I want are either too large or too small. And the medium will not have the color I want :) Thanks for the info, I will check into it
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This, exactly! The middle size was so nice but only in boring color block. I actually LIKE the smallest one, but can't buy because they made the handles so short/tiny that only a ten year old girl could put it over her arm! I tried it on and it only gets halfway to my elbow, so very awkward to carry! I was so bummed, because the bright green is so me and I love small bags!
 
#95
eleanors36 said:
Hope we get these colors! Love that green wallet. I really wish some of those swaggers in green came in a medium size. On the other hand, I really can't buy more than one right now!
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What I've seen (irl) isn't much...I can wait and hope more stock arrives. I honestly like large handbags and the Swagger 37 is nicely proportioned but it only comes in 2 shades right now. The chalk with black handles is really, really nice but it's not at all what I'm looking for.

The med size Swagger comes in so many more options and I have to admit, it's large enough so maybe I will wind up with a med? But what colour??? In a perfect world, I'd wind up with one large size 37 and a few med ones :laugh:

I like the green a lot but haven't seen it irl though.
 
#97
missmoimoi said:
what i've seen (irl) isn't much...i can wait and hope more stock arrives. I honestly like large handbags and the swagger 37 is nicely proportioned but it only comes in 2 shades right now. The chalk with black handles is really, really nice but it's not at all what i'm looking for.

The med size swagger comes in so many more options and i have to admit, it's large enough so maybe i will wind up with a med? But what colour??? In a perfect world, i'd wind up with one large size 37 and a few med ones :laugh:

I like the green a lot but haven't seen it irl though.
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+1 !!
 
#100
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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Thank you for the awesome review. I wasn't too drawn to the Swagger until I saw your post! It is really good to know that they are stepping up their quality because I've been a little disappointed with the quality control. I definitely have to add the Swagger to my wish list!

Edited to ask: How is the hardware on the Swagger? I'm hoping it's nice and sturdy with some weight?
 
#101
LVCoffeeAddict said:
Thank you for the awesome review. I wasn't too drawn to the Swagger until I saw your post! It is really good to know that they are stepping up their quality because I've been a little disappointed with the quality control. I definitely have to add the Swagger to my wish list!

Edited to ask: How is the hardware on the Swagger? I'm hoping it's nice and sturdy with some weight?
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I'll answer on this one because I just bought the swagger and it was my first coach in several years, the hardware is heavy, and very nice quality.
 
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