Coach purses verses Michael Kors

[bcla]

I am partial to MK mostly because they seem to have fewer purses that smack you in the face with the MK logo. I like the bags but I don't like them to scream MK. Most of the Coach bags I see have the logo all over them. But, like Miskey said, any new purse makes me a happy girl.

I mentioned that the basics of Coach handbags was that they originally didn't have any external marking identifying their name. They did usually have a leather tag with the name stamped on it, but that was only if you insisted on letting people know what the brand was.

I love the vintage leather Coach Classics. I've still got my large, envelope shoulder bag that my parents gave me for Christmas in 1982 and it looks amazing. The hardware is still in great condition. They probably paid a hundred bucks for that bag, and I'll be able to leave it to my future daughter-in-law. That is some great value there!

I don't think there's much of that style these days. Coach used to be more a leather goods company that sold a distinctive style of leather. I could tell just by looking at it. At this point they're a fashion brand. The warranty is also pretty much gone. I remember buying my mom a bag that sold for $270 in the mid-90s. She had a tendency to overload it, and the stitching of the strap kept on coming loose. Coach replaced it maybe three times over the years for a shipping fee ($10 or $20) each time. They would accept it at their stores, but I believe these days it has to be shipped to their service center and they may not even fix it. Isn't there also a time limit now?

 

[Disneybuckeye]

Neither. I am a Dooney or Longchamp girl.

 

[fly girl]

Coach girl here. Love their leather and fabric purses. And I've had the same coach wallet for 10 years and it is still going strong.

To be fair, never had an MK bag. Have Longchamp, Burberry, and my favorite Gucci. Love that bag but it's a huge splurge.

 

[Dizlvr]

I love the vintage leather Coach Classics. I've still got my large, envelope shoulder bag that my parents gave me for Christmas in 1982 and it looks amazing. The hardware is still in great condition. They probably paid a hundred bucks for that bag, and I'll be able to leave it to my future daughter-in-law. That is some great value there!

I have a vintage Coach bag that I love, its so buttery soft and still in great condition.
The only other Coach bags I have are outlet bags and they are pretty average.
My favorite bag besides my Its a Small World Lesportsac is my MK nylon hobo.

 

[Choozee]

Brahmin for me! I love my Brahmin bags!

 

[Handbag Lady]

I went through a huge Coach love affair. I started tapering off when EVERYONE had one. I never got in to MK but have friends who swear by them. I'm currently obsessing over Disney Dooneys and Harvey bags. I've learned that those made 5 years ago are SO MUCH higher quality than what they release now. I have to be picky but I'm currently collecting the older style bags.

But, nothing beats my bags from the 50's. They had just so much style back then.

 

[Christine]

I don't think there's much of that style these days. Coach used to be more a leather goods company that sold a distinctive style of leather.

I think last year they introduced their "Classics" line. I've been thinking I'd like to get one of them: http://www.coach.com/shop/women-handbags-coach-classics

 

[Mizzoufan]

Thanks everyone!!

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

There isn't much on the Coach website that caught my eye right now. If I HAD to chose a bag it would be this. Yes in purple and it's on sale!

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer...9.html?dwvar_color=QBVIO&cgid=sale-women-bags

I didn't see anything on the MK website I liked. They just seem a little to structured. I like a little slouch to my bags.

 

[Mizzoufan]

There isn't much on the Coach website that caught my eye right now. If I HAD to chose a bag it would be this. Yes in purple and it's on sale!

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer...9.html?dwvar_color=QBVIO&cgid=sale-women-bags

I didn't see anything on the MK website I liked. They just seem a little to structured. I like a little slouch to my bags.

That's cute! I was browsing their site, I had no iodea they made shoes and so many other things.

 

[Dizlvr]

What is with the Peanut's stuff?

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

What is with the Peanut's stuff?

I got so excited when I saw the link.

Then I wasn't

I could totally go for a "Disney Dooney" style one because I LOVE The Peanuts, but that stuff. No.

 

[Dizlvr]

I got so excited when I saw the link.

Then I wasn't

I could totally go for a "Disney Dooney" style one because I LOVE The Peanuts, but that stuff. No.

I thought it was going to be like the Disney Dooney's too. They could have had some fun with it!

 

[eliza61]

There isn't much on the Coach website that caught my eye right now. If I HAD to chose a bag it would be this. Yes in purple and it's on sale!

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer...9.html?dwvar_color=QBVIO&cgid=sale-women-bags

I didn't see anything on the MK website I liked. They just seem a little to structured. I like a little slouch to my bags.

That happens sometimes, I can go through a few seasons or years where I don't see anything I really like.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I prefer MK over Coach. MK bags are a little more fun and trendy. Coach bags are more simple and classic.

 

[eliza61]

I went through a huge Coach love affair. I started tapering off when EVERYONE had one. I never got in to MK but have friends who swear by them. I'm currently obsessing over Disney Dooneys and Harvey bags. I've learned that those made 5 years ago are SO MUCH higher quality than what they release now. I have to be picky but I'm currently collecting the older style bags.

But, nothing beats my bags from the 50's. They had just so much style back then.

Love your username.

I think they've increased the quality the last few years. A couple of years ago I brought a black tote because I was doing a lot of flying, well stupid me, calls a cab to take me to the airport. cab pulls up, I sit my bag on top of the car to hug kids by, get in the cab and totally forgot my bag is sitting on top. anyhoo 3 minutes later cab driver and I hear a "thump"!! Yep my bag goes flying off the roof, into traffic, gets run over by two cars while I screaming like a crazy women in the cab.

Outside of my crap being squashed to death, the outside was fine. some saddle soap and leather conditioner and it's looking as good as ever.

Lol my family calls it my "battle bag"


anyone ever seen "TOD's" leather goods. Gorgeous

 

[Ember]

Michael Kors annoys me because the bags are very referential. (Something he knocks designers for on Project Runway...) You can walk into his stores and, if you know and love purses, name the bags his are "inspired" by. Coach has flooded the market and devalued their brand with outlet sales, but I think they're trying to bring it back up again. Their leather quality is still good and holds up well, so I would go for Coach.

Have you considered Kate Spade or Marc Jacobs? Both are around the same price point, but aren't as market saturated. There are also fantastic quality bags of lesser known fame, like Linea Pelle, if you're after great quality without the obvious branding.

 

[Mizzoufan]

Michael Kors annoys me because the bags are very referential. (Something he knocks designers for on Project Runway...) You can walk into his stores and, if you know and love purses, name the bags his are "inspired" by. Coach has flooded the market and devalued their brand with outlet sales, but I think they're trying to bring it back up again. Their leather quality is still good and holds up well, so I would go for Coach.

Have you considered Kate Spade or Marc Jacobs? Both are around the same price point, but aren't as market saturated. There are also fantastic quality bags of lesser known fame, like Linea Pelle, if you're after great quality without the obvious branding.

I will look into those.

 

[mjkacmom]

I mentioned that the basics of Coach handbags was that they originally didn't have any external marking identifying their name. They did usually have a leather tag with the name stamped on it, but that was only if you insisted on letting people know what the brand was.



I don't think there's much of that style these days. Coach used to be more a leather goods company that sold a distinctive style of leather. I could tell just by looking at it. At this point they're a fashion brand. The warranty is also pretty much gone. I remember buying my mom a bag that sold for $270 in the mid-90s. She had a tendency to overload it, and the stitching of the strap kept on coming loose. Coach replaced it maybe three times over the years for a shipping fee ($10 or $20) each time. They would accept it at their stores, but I believe these days it has to be shipped to their service center and they may not even fix it. Isn't there also a time limit now?

I'm a coach wristlet girl - new one every two years. I sent one in to have the zipper fixed. I only get leather, with no emblems.

This is my newest http://www.coach.com/coach-designer...8.html?cgid=women-wristlets&dwvar_color=LIWM3

The color is a beautiful coral, and it can be used as a wristlet or with a full strap.

 

[Mizzoufan]

This is my favorite so far off the Caoch website only in dark blue

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer...38.html?dwvar_color=LIABV&cgid=women-handbags