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An early version of the classic pouch. I have the smaller size from the same era.
Another of this style was talked about recently, but I cannot recall which thread nor find the posting. I do recall that this link was provided by another member...
Poor thing, but the value of this particular style has been trending downwards for the past year or so. Given the condition and color of the bag, even if one were to obtain it for "scrap" value, (IMHO) I doubt that the end result would be worth the time, effort, and/or expense of doing the necessary repairs unless one is just enamored with the design. The small "gift bag" styles, with their less-than-robust spaghetti straps, just seem to have fallen out of favor. A trend we've also seen as of late for double entry Swingers.
Oh no.. if you can't rescue it no one can. RIP little beauty. [emoji20]
Thanks for the compliment, but I was not implying that the bag was unsalvageable. Just that it had to be motivated as a labor of love.
So let's pretend that motivated person exists. The straps were made of harness leather, correct? I wonder if I could take it to my seamstress. [emoji848] He is really good and he restitched my liner on an Italian Coach bag and did a really good job. I'd have to supply him the harness leather of course if I can find it.
I have a 2005 Rambler's Legacy in an unusual light blue. The leather is not the same quality as my 1999 Rambler's Legacy. It is kind of stiff, and didn't soften up no matter how much conditioner I used. It looks fine, just doesn't feel as nice. It isn't as bad as the leather used in 2013 classics. I had a 1999 Willis made in China that had great leather, so it isn't being made in China that is the issue. The problem is that Coach stopped using the best leather around 2003.
As you know, I’ve fallen insanely in love with my little 2000 Ramblers Legacy in Black/nickel and it’s just so perfect that when I came across a 2005 in what the seller is calling “aubergine” I thought maybe it was a mistake, but upon further googling, I discovered two other styles in that color. I don’t know that I would be happy with it if it was not as smooshy and huggable as the one I have. Like say, if it felt plasticky or something.
I've kept it for the color. I really like how it looks and I use it enough. It doesn't feel plasticky, just stiffer. I love my 1999 Rambler's Legacy more but along with the softness of the leather, it also scratches easier. I don't carry it much because I want to keep it beautiful.
When you find a style that works for you, it isn't crazy to get it in multiple colors. For me, the Rambler's Legacy is more comfortable to carry than the court bag, or even the city bag. I don't find those skinny straps comfortable on my shoulder. I think the court bag holds about the same amount as the Rambler's Legacy. I'm not sure about the city bag. There are few styles that are a size up from Rambler's Legacy - the spectator bag and the pocket bag (not the pocket purse). They both have the same look, just a little bigger.
