Your new Coach: a mini-reveal thread!
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Hi, I'm in NC also. Which two outlets did you go to, Concord and Gaffney? Does one have more than the other? I've not had luck finding deletes at Concord. A few weeks ago I was at Mebane outlets and they had 2 deletes. The few times I've been to Gaffney, they've always had better selection.The outlets in my state (NC) had 70% off sale today. I visited two outlets and purchased way too much stuff, most was on clearance. I should be on a ban, but I heard lots of retail items will be available after the 70% off sale ends.
Clearance Shoes (Chalk Rain Floral Rivets Nappa, Teal Penny, Wine Leila)
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Clearance Hologram items (Charlie backpack, Lyla crossbody and wristlet)
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Clearance Keith Haring Totes
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Accessories (Clearance Bag charms, Regular price LMT coin cases, RP Crossbody wallet, RP jewelry)
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Guys, as I’ve noted, this bag was difficult to capture accurately — but hopefully you’ll get an idea of the overall look.
For starters, since Coach’s online photos show a great view of the bags interior, I focused mostly on exterior leather closeups and the actual holographic sequins that make up the heart, since I have seen NO details of the heart anywhere! I actually took a chance on ordering it, as there was no clear photo available anywhere — probably still isn’t.
Fortunately, I’m okay with the sequin colors, albeit I would have preferred a more Redish/Orange theme, especially since Valentine’s Day is nearing, plus it would have been a nicer contrast to the gray/metallic silver leather.
I hung it up on my shower curtain rod for easier access, using bright bathroom lighting. Parts of the straps are excluded to make the closeups easier to access. Also, note that even though we keep calling the leather gray, it IS more of a Smokey metallic silver...and a matted silver, NOT shiny. Anyway, since these photos are not going up on Ebay, I’m not looking for perfect shots.
LMK if you have any questions — Coach’s website accurately shows the interior and their mannequin model scales the size. You can see that it’s a Rogue 25, much smaller than regular size.
I believe that the heart details will be the most valuable closeup for potential buyers to see, since all other parts might not be dealbreakers, as they’re already revealed online. BTW, the extreme heart closeup is the more ACCURATE color of the sequins — the heart colors you see on the hanging bag are quite different than that one zoomed in shot...another example of how the holographic sequins vary from angle to angle ofbthe lens, altering the reflection colors...ugh!!
For starters, since Coach’s online photos show a great view of the bags interior, I focused mostly on exterior leather closeups and the actual holographic sequins that make up the heart, since I have seen NO details of the heart anywhere! I actually took a chance on ordering it, as there was no clear photo available anywhere — probably still isn’t.
Fortunately, I’m okay with the sequin colors, albeit I would have preferred a more Redish/Orange theme, especially since Valentine’s Day is nearing, plus it would have been a nicer contrast to the gray/metallic silver leather.
I hung it up on my shower curtain rod for easier access, using bright bathroom lighting. Parts of the straps are excluded to make the closeups easier to access. Also, note that even though we keep calling the leather gray, it IS more of a Smokey metallic silver...and a matted silver, NOT shiny. Anyway, since these photos are not going up on Ebay, I’m not looking for perfect shots.
LMK if you have any questions — Coach’s website accurately shows the interior and their mannequin model scales the size. You can see that it’s a Rogue 25, much smaller than regular size.
I believe that the heart details will be the most valuable closeup for potential buyers to see, since all other parts might not be dealbreakers, as they’re already revealed online. BTW, the extreme heart closeup is the more ACCURATE color of the sequins — the heart colors you see on the hanging bag are quite different than that one zoomed in shot...another example of how the holographic sequins vary from angle to angle ofbthe lens, altering the reflection colors...ugh!!
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Love this! So wish I had preordered it and the metallic smoke mailbox bag from Neiman Marcus!
Hey, you still may have a chance....not everyone can drop over $700 (w/tax) on a whim! It’s not like it’s an under hundred dollar bag charm, right?
BTW, as you probably recall, the NM Pre-Order promised shipping date was by 4/20!! That’s why I was hoping my SA would come through — what “normal” purselover wants to wait 3 months for shipment??
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I had a 15% coupon I could have used at NM which would have helped lol. I didn't jump on it though because it was listed as not shipping until April.
KEW, this is a really fun handbag! I’m developing a real affection for the Keith Haring bags and accessories. The totes that are being revealed are cute, too. There’s such an innocence and sense of whimsy about the designs.
I’m swimming in totes already (two are KH Hudson outlet versions), but I’m liking all those camera bags to use as a “clunkier” style crossbody! But if you’re new to KH stuff you’ve got lots of choices!
It’s kind of ironic that KH’s designs look “innocent” on the surface (and totally whimsical), but the underlying messages were often “dark”, depicting the politics of racism, society’s anti-gay biases, the emerging AIDS epidemic (at that time the mortality rate was ridiculous, before many medical breakthroughs), capitalism, and other unpleasant politically incorrect themes. And the poor guy did die from AIDS, I think before or near his 30th birthday. (I’ll have to google his age).
If you get anything be sure to show us...glad you’re enjoying KH.
PS...just googled, he died at age 31.
Incredible haul, congrats!The outlets in my state (NC) had 70% off sale today. I visited two outlets and purchased way too much stuff, most was on clearance. I should be on a ban, but I heard lots of retail items will be available after the 70% off sale ends.
Clearance Shoes (Chalk Rain Floral Rivets Nappa, Teal Penny, Wine Leila)
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Clearance Hologram items (Charlie backpack, Lyla crossbody and wristlet)
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Clearance Keith Haring Totes
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Accessories (Clearance Bag charms, Regular price LMT coin cases, RP Crossbody wallet, RP jewelry)
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Thank you so much, K.E.W., for sharing all of this background to Keith Haring’s messages. The simplicity of each image makes it even more powerful when you consider what it truly represents. I really like the heart symbol. I’ve got my eye on a camera bag so I’m looking forward to checking them out (if they haven’t already sold out yet).
Are you saying this entire haul was 70% off?? Talk about guilt-free, omg!!
Well done!! I like those brown Turnlock covered shoes! So cute!!
Hi @K.E.W. Yes, everything pictured in my haul was 70% off. Some items were on clearance and other things were not. The KH totes were around $93 each.
Those Lelia shoes are my new favorite because they are really comfortable. I have black suede, wine suede and saddle/black colorblock.
Are you thinking of the camera bag with the heart on it?
(Does it come in more than one color?)
I never looked at your perspective of how the KH images are more powerful because of their simplicity...what an amazing observation...thank you! Plus, his roots were in graffiti...could it get more “low brow” than that?
