Soft Tabby Shoulder Bag

I had this bag in red orange, ivory, taupe, chambray blue and black with crystal clasp. I sold the red orange, then the ivory, and with regret, the taupe. It’s a good size but the top caves in easily in very unattractive shapes (the red orange was the worst offender). If you pack the bag very carefully—maybe a packet of tissues on top—it looks better. As for the back zipper, it’s useless except when you put maybe a gift card or credit card in it. Anything larger and it will REALLY cause the top to go misshapenly weird (and kind of ugly). Were the flap made with more substantial leather I would love this bag. As it is, I’ve kept the black and the blue and just take the time to pack them just so (not easy).

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Unfortunately I have to agree with the reviewer who said this leather quality is subpar. For $400+ I expect a certain quality of material and this simply did not meet the mark. I miss the old days of Coach. But 2 stars for the design, which is very cute.

This really is a pretty bag. The black hardware looks beautiful, and it’s what made me go ahead and make the purchase. That said, I’m disappointed in the leather. All coach bags used to be a beautiful, gloved tanned leather. I don’t know what this leather is, but it’s not gloved tanned. It’s kind of soft, but also feels a little cheap somehow. I’m really not sure what to make of it. At this point it may have to go back, but I’m still thinking about it. If you’re looking for that soft, beautiful leather Coach was known for, sadly this isn’t it. But it is still a very pretty black bag, a little small, but not a bad size.