Your new Coach: a mini-reveal thread!
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Love the leather in and out. Waiting on the Shamrock green
overall shape from the front is similar, but on the sides is structured different. Madison is more of a square shape while Parker is a tapered triangle. Also, the back pocket on Madison extends the length of the bag, Parker's is smaller and appears more placed on vs part of the bag
another difference is the placement of the grommets for the strap. Madison has them side by side, Parker is on top of one another (on full sizes, I believe both Parker and Madison smaller sizes only have one grommet on each side). I have noticed some comments preferring the grommets to the Madison, as there was some pinching and shaping issues of the leather with the on top of each other Parker grommets. Also, with the side by side grommets I have seen some people run on of the straps of the Madison underneath the flap, giving you more options for strap length
The inside seems different from what I can tell online. I don't have a Parker so I can't be for sure, but I'm pretty sure it does not have the two magnetic flaps underneath the main flap. From the pics the Parker seems to have a divider, Madison is more open with two pockets under the second flap, a zippered pocket in the back and a sort of secret mini pocket behind that.
As far as quilting in the Madison it is wider, Parker has narrow quilting There was a post a few pages ago comparing the Madison vs Parker backpacks, I don't have either of these so I can't comment.
I'll attach some pics of my Madison to give you a better idea of shape, sorry I can't for Parker. There are a million on eBay tho with some good pics if you're curious
have a great day
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Thanks! I back in the market for a tote when I go back into the office.
overall shape from the front is similar, but on the sides is structured different. Madison is more of a square shape while Parker is a tapered triangle. Also, the back pocket on Madison extends the length of the bag, Parker's is smaller and appears more placed on vs part of the bag
another difference is the placement of the grommets for the strap. Madison has them side by side, Parker is on top of one another (on full sizes, I believe both Parker and Madison smaller sizes only have one grommet on each side). I have noticed some comments preferring the grommets to the Madison, as there was some pinching and shaping issues of the leather with the on top of each other Parker grommets. Also, with the side by side grommets I have seen some people run on of the straps of the Madison underneath the flap, giving you more options for strap length
The inside seems different from what I can tell online. I don't have a Parker so I can't be for sure, but I'm pretty sure it does not have the two magnetic flaps underneath the main flap. From the pics the Parker seems to have a divider, Madison is more open with two pockets under the second flap, a zippered pocket in the back and a sort of secret mini pocket behind that.
As far as quilting in the Madison it is wider, Parker has narrow quilting There was a post a few pages ago comparing the Madison vs Parker backpacks, I don't have either of these so I can't comment.
I'll attach some pics of my Madison to give you a better idea of shape, sorry I can't for Parker. There are a million on eBay tho with some good pics if you're curious
have a great day
Awesome thank you so much!!! I gave up on Parker (had 3 ) for all the differences you listed !! I thought Madison would be the same so have ignored it but your pictures have now put in on the top of my wish list I love it - I love the rambler and the shape looks similar - love Cassie but it is too narrow for me and I prefer smooth glovetanned leather x
This baby came today. Happy Mother's Day to me from me lol
You are so right! Your bag is so gorgeous and WAY nicer than the online picture!
I saw one YouTube that did compare it to the rambler, so I think you're right it's pretty close. It seems like such a well thought out bag! I'm not sure how it compared to Cassie bc I love smooth as well. It's sooo pretty! I can try and do a what fits photo if that would be helpful? It's pretty narrow too but seems like it would hold a lot because it's pretty tall. I highly recommend it so far! Haven't worn it out yet bc I usually just slum it on the weekends lol but it seems like you can dress up or down. I'll let u know if any cons come up while using the bag
I really like this coloroverall shape from the front is similar, but on the sides is structured different. Madison is more of a square shape while Parker is a tapered triangle. Also, the back pocket on Madison extends the length of the bag, Parker's is smaller and appears more placed on vs part of the bag
another difference is the placement of the grommets for the strap. Madison has them side by side, Parker is on top of one another (on full sizes, I believe both Parker and Madison smaller sizes only have one grommet on each side). I have noticed some comments preferring the grommets to the Madison, as there was some pinching and shaping issues of the leather with the on top of each other Parker grommets. Also, with the side by side grommets I have seen some people run on of the straps of the Madison underneath the flap, giving you more options for strap length
The inside seems different from what I can tell online. I don't have a Parker so I can't be for sure, but I'm pretty sure it does not have the two magnetic flaps underneath the main flap. From the pics the Parker seems to have a divider, Madison is more open with two pockets under the second flap, a zippered pocket in the back and a sort of secret mini pocket behind that.
As far as quilting in the Madison it is wider, Parker has narrow quilting There was a post a few pages ago comparing the Madison vs Parker backpacks, I don't have either of these so I can't comment.
I'll attach some pics of my Madison to give you a better idea of shape, sorry I can't for Parker. There are a million on eBay tho with some good pics if you're curious
have a great day
My Family felt I needed more color in my handbag wardrobe. The Dempsey Carryall With Patch, Coach Originals Wristlet and The Wireless Earbud Case Bag Charm were in my Easter basket last month. Have a great weekend PF Family.
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I saw one YouTube that did compare it to the rambler, so I think you're right it's pretty close. It seems like such a well thought out bag! I'm not sure how it compared to Cassie bc I love smooth as well. It's sooo pretty! I can try and do a what fits photo if that would be helpful? It's pretty narrow too but seems like it would hold a lot because it's pretty tall. I highly recommend it so far! Haven't worn it out yet bc I usually just slum it on the weekends lol but it seems like you can dress up or down. I'll let u know if any cons come up while using the bag
That would be fab thank you the only down side for me so far is the chain strap
Here's everything I was able to fit without it seeming overstuffed. I was able to get my iPhone 11 Pro Max in and out of the back pocket no problem when it was empty, but it did become too tight once it had things in it. It actually fits better and feels more secure in the bigger of the two pockets under the magnetic flap. You could probably get a few more items in here but this was perfect for me
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Here's everything I was able to fit without it seeming overstuffed. I was able to get my iPhone 11 Pro Max in and out of the back pocket no problem when it was empty, but it did become too tight once it had things in it. It actually fits better and feels more secure in the bigger of the two pockets under the magnetic flap. You could probably get a few more items in here but this was perfect for me
Thank you so much x