Handbags Blog

If it’s been a while since you’ve taken a look at Coach handbags, you may be surprised by how updated and expensive-looking the styles are. Most of the company’s best looks aren’t plastered with signature logos, but are covered instead with rich vintage leathers, patent and other interesting materials (including $20,000+ exotic skins).

Coach handbags are worth their high price. As always, there are people who would rather spend less and purchase a fake bag. The fake bags may look similar to the real thing, but they are not identical. To tell the difference between the fake and the real, all you have to do is read the signs.

Verify that all of the stitching is a uniform double-thickness. Any thin, single-thread or inconsistent stitching indicates a fake Coach handbag.

Check the lining on Coach signature handbags. Signature bags do not have signature linings. Signature linings are used by Coach, but only in bags with solid-colored exteriors.

Check the bag for a lining. Leaving the lining out of a bag is an easy way to cut costs when manufacturing a fake bag. All authentic Coach handbags are lined, with only one exception. The Coach Classic is sold without a lining.

Look closely at the Coach “C” logos on the outside of the bag. They should all be symmetrical, especially at the seams. Notice whether any of the “C” logos are cut off at any of the bag’s edges or seams. An authentic Coach handbag does not display a logo that has been severed or partially sewn into a seam. No matter how slight the compromise may be, the “C” should be completely in tact.

Look beyond the serial number or authentication code. Many designers use such codes and Coach is no exception. The difference is that Coach is very inconsistent with the use and application of these numbers. It is not uncommon to find Coach bags from different lines with the exact same number. Because of this, these codes are not a reliable means for determining authenticity.

1. Lightly clean your Coach leather handbag if it become dirty. You can use a baby wipe to lightly wipe the surface. There are also leather wipes available. You may not want to get your Coach leather handbag wet so don’t use a wet cloth to clean it. For heavier cleaning on Coach leather handbags, they sell a leather cleaner. Besides, any high quality leather cleaner is OK.

2. If your bag is a Coach signature handbag which is fabric, they sell a fabric cleaner for these bags. The fabric cleaner should only be used for the fabric bags.

3. A high quality leather moisturizer can be used after cleaning. This will help to keep it conditioned.

4. To clean the inside of your bag, use the hose attachment to your vacuum and gently clean the inside.

5. After cleaning, always store your handbag in the dust bag that came with it or a cotton pillow case. Please note that try not to place it on the floor, lay it flat on a shelf and do not stack or crush your Coach leather handbag.

Want to be attractive on the street? The bright Parker photo totes will help you a lot!

This series of nylon totes are priced at $358, more expensive than Bonnie Canves Totes.

Parker Butterfly Print Tote with its patent leather trim, brass grommets and an accessory which can be used as a ring to clip keys.

This is a side view.

Inside, it’s a large pocket with small PDA and multifunction slip pockets, and there’s a dog-leash clip closure.

The Parker Photo Nylon NYC Tote, with NYC landmark and street scene graphics.

Attention to the handle, it’s a leather threaded chain-link handle. So does the Parker Photo Laughing Girl Tote.

Parker Photo Nylon Laughing Girl Tote

This is a back view.

Bonnie Canvas Totes from Coach, made of cotton twill blend with contrasting leather trim and fabric lining, are priced at $298. The details are showed below. (Learn more about Bonnie Cashin)

Bonnie graphic print detail with a framed pocket, that’s what I mostly loved.

There are two cellphone and multifunction pockets inside.

And two outside turn lock gusset pockets on each side. 

The pattern printed on the pink bonnie canvas tote.

The style of coach totes are also come in blue, navy and natural, as shown next.

They’re definitely bright and chic enough to turn heads, but they look unsuitable for work. Still, they will be great weekend bags, as they’re more suitable for leisure time, like go shopping or go for a vacation.