I never thought I would find one at a half decent price either. You'll find one!Wow! Color me green with jeaousy!I'm still to find one. Maybe one day..
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I put in my absolute max and I was just watching it go up and up and I was sweating the entire time! But thank you!
The legacy zip 9966 was authenticated in TPF and I immediately grabbed it.. It’s my second vintage coach. I sold my first one, city bag, as it was too long for me as a xbody (I am 5’2)..
Before buying legacy zip, I could not decide which model I wanted and also looking for classic shoulder 9170, stewardess, and duffle 9085... Just grab the first one with color (i like brit tan) and good condition..
I would to hear your thoughts on those models and which you prefer and why, as I’d like to have another style of vintage coach.. one is never enough, don’t you agree ?
Before buying legacy zip, I could not decide which model I wanted and also looking for classic shoulder 9170, stewardess, and duffle 9085... Just grab the first one with color (i like brit tan) and good condition..
I would to hear your thoughts on those models and which you prefer and why, as I’d like to have another style of vintage coach.. one is never enough, don’t you agree ?
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The legacy zip 9966 was authenticated in TPF and I immediately grabbed it.. It’s my second vintage coach. I sold my first one, city bag, as it was too long for me as a xbody (I am 5’2)..
Before buying legacy zip, I could not decide which model I wanted and also looking for classic shoulder 9170, stewardess, and duffle 9085... Just grab the first one with color (i like brit tan) and good condition..
I would to hear your thoughts on those models and which you prefer and why, as I’d like to have another style of vintage coach.. one is never enough, don’t you agree ?
I’d guess the 9085 duffle would be too huge for you. It’s a monster, but I have at 3, maybe 4 of them! One of my favs.
ETA- The Stewardess is big enough, but prone to overloading and highly faked. Make sure you see photos of where the body meets the straps. Also, authenticate BEFORE you buy.
I have 2, but rarely carry because a “flap” bag annoys me.
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It depends on what kind of bag you want - shoulder bag, crossbody, satchel? Do you like flaps? Do you need an exterior pocket?The legacy zip 9966 was authenticated in TPF and I immediately grabbed it.. It’s my second vintage coach. I sold my first one, city bag, as it was too long for me as a xbody (I am 5’2)..
Before buying legacy zip, I could not decide which model I wanted and also looking for classic shoulder 9170, stewardess, and duffle 9085... Just grab the first one with color (i like brit tan) and good condition..
I would to hear your thoughts on those models and which you prefer and why, as I’d like to have another style of vintage coach.. one is never enough, don’t you agree ?
Looks like a beautiful Legacy Zip there!The legacy zip 9966 was authenticated in TPF and I immediately grabbed it.. It’s my second vintage coach. I sold my first one, city bag, as it was too long for me as a xbody (I am 5’2)..
Before buying legacy zip, I could not decide which model I wanted and also looking for classic shoulder 9170, stewardess, and duffle 9085... Just grab the first one with color (i like brit tan) and good condition..
I would to hear your thoughts on those models and which you prefer and why, as I’d like to have another style of vintage coach.. one is never enough, don’t you agree ?
I am 5'3" with a slender frame. Of the other bags you asked about, I have the 9170 and have had both regular and United Airlines Stewardesses. The regular Stewardess felt too large for me. The United Airlines Stewardess has slightly smaller measurements and is a much better fit for me. It has a shorter strap and will only work as a shoulder bag, not a crossbody. It has a good layout of pockets and holds a lot. No outside pocket on the back, which would be nice, but I do OK without it. These are very hard to find in good condition.
The 9170 Classic Shoulder Bag is, for me, practically perfect in every way (as Mary Poppins would say!) It is not a crossbody, and only works as a shoulder bag, as the name implies. It is easy to get in and out of. No zipper, no turnlock, just that lovely, supple full length flap. Also no outside back pocket. One full length pocket under the flap which holds an iPad Mini perfectly. Main compartment holds two pairs of glasses in cases, wallet, keys, phone, room for a paperback book etc. I love its elegant simplicity.
Another smaller bag that I love is the one mentioned a few posts above, the Bixby Sling 9984. It's a drawstring sling that holds what I need and is fun to carry. It's shown below on the right, along with the Companion Bag 9300 in the middle, and the Prairie Bag 9954 (a beautiful style, which might also work for you) on the left:
Hi Couturexec, yeah I was thinking the same with 9085 as I never seen vintage coach irl except city bag in my possession for a while and Patricia legacy at someone passing by in front of me in some department store.. it might be too tall and I am afraid that I tend to carry a LOT OF things whenever I am able to.
And the stewardess, i thought so about the flap as it is a big flap at a glance. i have to move that big flap whenever I want to grab or put something, thus two hands might be required..
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
And the stewardess, i thought so about the flap as it is a big flap at a glance. i have to move that big flap whenever I want to grab or put something, thus two hands might be required..
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Hi Catbird9.. and also Hi whateve, anyway you and BeenBurned authenticated this 9966 bag for me in another forum, thanks again.
Satchel was and currently is not my style, dont know in the future. But now I’m not into exploring it.
I was thinking the 36 inches strap model such as stewardess, classic pouch and duffle 9085. Legacy zip is officially 42 inches and below pict how I wear it as xbody. Left is the shortest. The right is the longest setting and a bit too long for me (5'2, similar to Catbird9 height of 5'3).
So I guess 36 inches strap model might serve as a xbody for me at the longest setting on me, but still I'm not so sure. Your thoughts are welcome..
Classic pouch seems nice but no turnlock makes me questioning whether the flap stays in its place, and my things inside are safe from spilling outside.. I forgot about this United airline stewardess, Catbird9’s is nice, in british tan isn’t it? It’s a mission impossible to get one I bet.. I can live without outside pocket I guess.. About the strap of stewardess, is it much shorter than the classic pouch?
From my search, Companion bag has thin strap, and Prairie has wider but not as wide as stewardess, I prefer the widest strap.. i just know Bixby today, so i’ll search more info, thanks..
Satchel was and currently is not my style, dont know in the future. But now I’m not into exploring it.
I was thinking the 36 inches strap model such as stewardess, classic pouch and duffle 9085. Legacy zip is officially 42 inches and below pict how I wear it as xbody. Left is the shortest. The right is the longest setting and a bit too long for me (5'2, similar to Catbird9 height of 5'3).
So I guess 36 inches strap model might serve as a xbody for me at the longest setting on me, but still I'm not so sure. Your thoughts are welcome..
Classic pouch seems nice but no turnlock makes me questioning whether the flap stays in its place, and my things inside are safe from spilling outside.. I forgot about this United airline stewardess, Catbird9’s is nice, in british tan isn’t it? It’s a mission impossible to get one I bet.. I can live without outside pocket I guess.. About the strap of stewardess, is it much shorter than the classic pouch?
From my search, Companion bag has thin strap, and Prairie has wider but not as wide as stewardess, I prefer the widest strap.. i just know Bixby today, so i’ll search more info, thanks..
The UAL Stewardess I posted above is Tabac, probably. The strap on that one is 35.5". The strap on my Classic Pouch is the same length. You make a good point about the possibility of contents spilling out from the Classic Pouch; fortunately that disaster hasn't happened to me yet!
As you may know, some bags were available with different strap length choices, and straps may have been switched over the years, so for any vintage bag you're considering purchasing, you should verify the strap length with the seller.
Good luck in your search for your next vintage Coach. It's true, just one is not enough!
I have one. There is an extra layer. Must have done that to cover up the bottom seam However, yours look like an unfinished edge. [emoji848]
Thanks. I think it is just worn out. Would you keep and trim it, or return?