Vintage Coach Photos & Chat

[Lake Effect]

The Janice is on the small side, it's made in Hungary, it def has wear and the piping looks dry, however mahog is very forgiving for a rehab, and this price won't break the bank. Could be good to try your hand at rehabbing, it would show you how the leather responds to products and dunking. Put it on your watch list, maybe the seller will drop down a little. N/a, but not pinging my radar ...
Vintage Coach Saddle Bag Purse Brown Leather Shoulderbag Purse Brass Hardware | eBay

 

[Lake Effect]

Somehow the Coach 'reloved' drops always suck me in. For those of you who own a vintage crescent, I have a question. Are they always this small? Could the measurements be incorrect? 6" by 7"? Sounds quite mini. LOVE the color.

Vintage Crescent Bag | COACH®

We believe in second chances. Preowned and now reloved, this vintage Crescent Bag is a beloved Coach silhouette first introduced in 1973. The gentlyworn bag has been expertly cleaned, conditioned and lovingly restored by leather specialist Debi Barros. Extending the life of our bags and keeping...

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Speaking of the re-loved at Coach, it looks like they are taking a minute or two to better photograph them. But they still look so ... rumpled for most part. Something about them looks off. Although maybe I am used to close up, bright pics of vintage I see here and by members [posting here, posting listings, on Instagram, etc. after they have done a rehab where they don't look rumpled.
No Classic Pouch 13??

 

[Lake Effect]

There have been some really interesting Couriers and Stewardesses; I have a hard time spendings a few Bens if I can't see it person or feel it first. This should tide me over until I can pull the trigger on one ...
Coach Vintage 813-8201 brown leather shoulder bag or clutch - removable strap | eBay
I really should be cracking open the Renapur on my Ergo. I have a nice long weekend, and I suspect I will be hunkering down, doing a ton a posting here. Not like I want to be indoors eating out or shopping.

 

[LadaZuri]

This should tide me over until I can pull the trigger on one ...
Coach Vintage 813-8201 brown leather shoulder bag or clutch - removable strap | eBay

You are going to make this beauty dazzle LE! Would it be considered a spectator?

 

[Lake Effect]

You are going to make this beauty dazzle LE! Would it be considered a spectator?

Thanks LadaZuri, I hope so. That's what I am thinking .... ever since I got that color block project Rambler I am fixed on these NYC bags that appear to have contrast piping and in the case of my Rambler, contrast interior panels. I also like the fact it had a hang tag and strap that I could use for my mocha kiss lock Shoulder Purse (which also needs Renapur and brass cleaning!). The strap that came with it is pretty beat.

 

[Coachaddict4020]

Can peek into mine if you like

The Novice Rehabber. on Instagram: "Part 3....I did not believe I sounded like that! @itshadrian #handbaghoarder #handbagaddict #coachprecreed #coach"

30 likes, 5 comments - tania_r_k on November 5, 2021: "Part 3....I did not believe I sounded like that! @itshadrian #handbaghoarder #handbagaddict #coachprecreed #coach".

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I could listen to you talk all day long!!! My neighbour is from NZ & even when he’s outside yelling at his dog for misbehaving it sounds pleasant lol

 

[Hoku44]

Hmmm, a small courier, any colour. That's about it unless another crescent comes along.
I have some bags right now that I'm not even feeling enough to rehab. Not even to resell.
I'd love to be able to peek into everyone's closet (THAT doesn't sound too creepy!). One person's albatross is another's unicorn.

I laughed at "That doesn't sound too creepy!"

I totally get it. I would too. I am not a creeper! I promise!

 

[Hoku44]

Even if that bag has stains that they are trying to hide, I don't think they have improved the appearance with "distressing". I am not usually a big fan of dyeing bags but if there's no chance of rehabbing a stained bag then I figure that dying is the best option - unless you got it cheap and you just want to use it for parts.

I wonder what kind of "professional" was used to distress that bag?

I think the guy who tried to recreate that cinch from my sling backpack made this..

 

[Lucyblue13]

There have been some really interesting Couriers and Stewardesses; I have a hard time spendings a few Bens if I can't see it person or feel it first. This should tide me over until I can pull the trigger on one ...
Coach Vintage 813-8201 brown leather shoulder bag or clutch - removable strap | eBay
I really should be cracking open the Renapur on my Ergo. I have a nice long weekend, and I suspect I will be hunkering down, doing a ton a posting here. Not like I want to be indoors eating out or shopping.

That is so pretty

 

[Lucyblue13]

Very early I know but thought I would get people thinking now.

What are your Coach handbag goals for 2022.?

Mine...I havent bought from Ebay for a while as the prices for bags to rehab have risen too much for me to justify buying.

But there are some I would like to have.

Manor...on its way soon...in no hurry my friend as family is more important.

A Bleecker tattersall flap bag of some sort.

Would like a made in Italy bag at some stage...what style I dont know.

Dream to get a Bonnie Cashin...but I am dreaming about that one.

Pony...again...a dream...not realistic.

I have to financially be a bit more careful in 2022...and also will be re-evaluating my diet..*sigh*

Non Coach bags...

Gucci...just one..did have the style I wanted in mind but now I just dont know.

Prada...have a nylon bag I love but want a leather one of some style.


You all know that this list could change at any given search on enay.

Whats yours for 2022?

My wish list is probably boring to everyone else lol, but I would like to have more Basic Bags and a couple of classic pouches. A burgundy Basic would be nice. Of course I will always consider any cheap bags in BT.

ETA...laughable, but a BT Regina in my price range would be great.

 

[Lake Effect]

My wish list is probably boring to everyone else lol, but I would like to have more Basic Bags and a couple of classic pouches. A burgundy Basic would be nice. Of course I will always consider any cheap bags in BT.

ETA...laughable, but a BT Regina in my price range would be great.

Not to me! Enjoying vintage Coach is part knowing what you like to carry and part what you like to look at

I have a red Basic Bag, um, well, two and I will pull out my keeper and put it to use this week! And I have a Basic on the way! The only think that holds me bag from a Classic Pouch is the idea of it tipping over and everything spilling. On only took a chance on pre-creed Saddle bag with no turn lock was the rust and the more narrow orientation. If you search sold listings for vintage Coach, the listing with 4 CP's sold.
Tag me whenever you want to talk BT!

 

[Lucyblue13]

Not to me! Enjoying vintage Coach is part knowing what you like to carry and part what you like to look at

I have a red Basic Bag, um, well, two and I will pull out my keeper and put it to use this week! And I have a Basic on the way! The only think that holds me bag from a Classic Pouch is the idea of it tipping over and everything spilling. On only took a chance on pre-creed Saddle bag with no turn lock was the rust and the more narrow orientation. If you search sold listings for vintage Coach, the listing with 4 CP's sold.
Tag me whenever you want to talk BT!

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I always want to talk BT! I could have nothing but BT and be happy. Your collection is beautiful!

I carry my small classic pouch and my Pulley quite a bit. I've only dumped the small pouch once soon after I got it. I was putting the kids in their cars seats and flung it around to my back to bend over. I wasn't thinking about the flap and the short strap. I pay more attention after that.

Which duffle is that in your pic?

 

[Lucyblue13]

For fun...which bag are you all using to bring in the new year? I'm trying to decide between Regina or Pulley. Haven't even thought about what else I'm wearing. Probably picking an outfit to match my bag instead of picking a bag to match my outfit.

 

[Lake Effect]

@Lucyblue13 Then we are kindred BT souls!

The Shoulder Sac, made in NYC. It's slim, so it is a nice modified black hole. I recently gave it a Lexol wipe down to surface clean followed by CPR and a buffing and now it glows! Although, admittedly, I don't reach for it and it is moving toward the let it go list.

BT Sling got dunked and conditioned around Thanksgiving and it came out beautifully. It just needs an app on Renapur, which I would like to do today and I'll post.

 

[whateve]

@Lucyblue13 Then we are kindred BT souls!

The Shoulder Sac, made in NYC. It's slim, so it is a nice modified black hole. I recently gave it a Lexol wipe down to surface clean followed by CPR and a buffing and now it glows! Although, admittedly, I don't reach for it and it is moving toward the let it go list.

BT Sling got dunked and conditioned around Thanksgiving and it came out beautifully. It just needs an app on Renapur, which I would like to do today and I'll post.

I loved my shoulder sac but I let it go. The reason was I was too afraid I would ruin it. It was so perfect and it was red!