As if I needed another reason to remind me of why I generally loathe patchwork bags. The newest member of the Coach collection is the Patchwork Carly, which finds the classic purse assaulted by patches of printed python, leopard, suede, signature print and other elements that simply don’t really seem to match. Together, they somehow end up working because of their brown undertone, but these patches really give the handbag such a cheap, thrown together look. I’ll stick with ...
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Patchwork bags don’t usually appeal to me, but I’m 100% behind this funky Coach Chelsea Patchwork Large Hobo. Not only is it full of colors that are practical and timeless, including rich brass, brown, cream and ivory, it also manages to pull off the patch thing without a lot of over-the-top fuss and mess that usually accompanies similar purses. Coach makes the best of the all-suede exterior, combining basic, dusted and metallic pieces for an effect that’s down-to-earth and ...
There’s just something about Chloe’s patchwork bags that spells perfection. The Patchwork Tote is irresistible, and now so too is this slouchy Patchwork Handbag (okay, so the names could use some work). Leather softer than this would be pretty difficult to find, and on this bag it’s at its finest, awash in a smart tan shade with a simple patch design. Unlike other patchwork bags, there’s nothing hodgepodge about this versatile handbag. The shade is great for summer, but ...
Large patchwork bags have a habit of looking slightly cheap and messy. In very small doses, though, they can actually be pretty darn cute. Coach’s Ergo Signature Patchwork Wristlet exemplifies this theory pretty well. There are all kinds of sweet details here: embroidered navy flowers, that doll-sized denim pocket, polka dots, the famous signature print (it’s used sparingly, so it doesn’t come off as obnoxious) and bits of colored suede, leather and canvas. The totes and handbags that feature this ...


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