Thanks! I will be looking around for them. I've got my eye on either a Tabac or British Tan one. And thank you for the catalog picture @Catbird9
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Thanks! Here she is. Didn’t have her hang tag, so I stole one from my Rogue. She a big cavernous pit of a bag but I love her to bits.
I call it hairy. These bags had very hairy suede! Not anything like recent Coach suede.
Hairy suede is a great descriptor. And I agree it’s nothing like the suede in the Rogues. Brushing isn’t really changing the nap but is helping to revive the black color and softening the touch of the suede. I find myself absently petting the bag sometimes. Lol..
Here’s a close up picture. It really is an inside-out bag. The interior is gorgeous thick pebbled leather.
Honestly, I was thinking hairy but didn't want to say it out loud! LOL.....
Ikr... I love old Coach suede. I have a recent Coach bag that is suede, I think it's name is Mickie or something, and it's just not at all the same. It's thin, light and not hairy.. and not even like suede IMO. I don't like it at all really. Nothing like Berkeleys or ancient Coach suede. Doesn't even compare.
Best. Post. Ever.
I never pass up the opportunity to reqoute this.
In the last few months, one was listed just as a vintage Coach bag with a $40 bin. Lol, I am probably the only one here not looking for one. I happened to see it literally just minutes after in was listed. It was gone a few hours later when I went to repost it on the Deals thread.
In one of my bags, I recall the suede has gotten quite straggley (not sure if this is legit Words With Friends!). I'll have to see which one.
I'm not looking for one, but if one ended up in my lap, I wouldn't mind. I'd rather have a Ranch bag but I don't need any more bags.
I have a one. Mahogany, I believe. I’ve taken it on one trip, sans children. It was quite roomy, in my opinion. Good for carrying the essentials and then some while out picking up trinkets and souvenirs. It is easy to overload is why I stopped carrying it.
Mine is in pristine condition, with some minor fading on the front as an exception. You can only tell when you lift the front flap. It was beautifully rehabbed by the seller, so I’ve never tried to “fix” the fading. I’m assuming the usual method was used, so I don’t think another dunk would help even out the color.
I don’t carry it much because I now prefer the Light Tote 4065 or my one Carry-All Tote 4019 for travel. I tend to go bigger than what I need to carry, as to not over load and stress the straps/handles.
I’ll try to add some pics tomorrow of mine to give you an idea of the size. IMO, it’s a good medium bag for everyday. (Your mileage may vary.)
ETA: typo
It's like a stewardess without the extra pockets and a different kind of strap.
I just received a Park Tote 4129 this week. I can’t wait to dunk and condition before taking it out for a spin. Lightweight and big, but I hate this style strap. Not very sturdy, kinda floppy straps, if you know what I mean. 