New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Alicia · April 2nd, 2008, 09:23 PM

From the debut of a few pricey pieces here and there, it looks like Coach is trying to step out of their league and compete with high-end handbag designers, therefore achieving exclusivity on some of their products. Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed that within the past year or so, Coach has increased their prices to the point where many of their bags are now comparable in cost to designers like Louis Vuitton. One example is the new Juliette Metallic Hobo, which is a "modern take on a timeless design" featuring woven silver leather detailing...and priced at $1100.

Honestly, I would never blow my bag budget on a Coach bag, and especially not this one. Don't get me wrong because there are plenty of bags that I like by Coach, and I own a few by them. And I am somewhat of a fan of their new Juliette Hobo bag. But $1100 for THIS? I don't see where they got the idea that this bag is worth that high price. I can somewhat understand their $3000 Python Satchel since genuine skins are used, but there is nothing special or magnificent about THIS bag. Ok, so there are some woven details here and there...but so what? I mean if I specifically wanted a handbag with those details, for a few hundred dollars more I could snag a precious piece from the designer God of all woven purses, Bottega Venetta, for example. So, what do you think about the new Juliette Hobo by Coach?

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VivaLaJuicy · April 2nd, 2008, 10:20 PM

OMG! $1100!!!! Noooo WAAAAY Coach.... Never!!!

NashvilleDiva_83 · April 3rd, 2008, 06:00 AM

The most I would drop on a coach would be $500 and then it would have to be something special. My Carly was $348 and worth every penny, and I got my other two for under $200.

For $1,100 I would definately buy another Louis Vuitton! Plus...for that much you really need to get somethign timeless and classic. I think the Metallic leather will be out in a couple of years...

Jess · April 3rd, 2008, 06:32 AM

RIGHT!! I would NEVER, ever, pay that for Coach, lol!! Is it me, or are they trying to be "higher-end"?

VivaLaJuicy · April 3rd, 2008, 06:53 AM

^^^It's not you... it's them!!! I swear, Coach is going insane!!!!

boysRsmelly · April 3rd, 2008, 10:34 AM

I thought this bag was cute too... but the price is absolutely insane. But like I have said before, Coach seems to be making an attempt to appear as though they were a high end designer. They've been trying to attract a different sort of customer lately, but I don't think its working. This is what I would call a "casual" handbag purchase since its metallic and trendy. But anyone what would be able to afford to casually spend $1100 on a bag would more than likely buy an LV rather than a Coach bag. Know what I mean?

lisahmoore · April 3rd, 2008, 11:18 AM

Never, never, never would I pay that kind of money for a Coach.

Jennifer · April 3rd, 2008, 04:26 PM

I'm really picky when it comes to coach. Signature is not for me. But I do love a select bunch from the Legacy line.

The Bridget for $385 <-- hello, so worth it

The Gigi for $658 <--- Love this tote in this color

The Leigh for $658 <-- the most I would spend on a coach.

Oh an what the f*ck is this? $3k for this python bag. Gross

Alicia · April 3rd, 2008, 05:25 PM

^ but aren't those real skins used for the python bag? i thought any genuine exotic skins are expensive anyways...

NashvilleDiva_83 · April 4th, 2008, 10:37 AM

True, but I agree the bag is a bit much. I would have stuck with the python skin accents.

I don't like snakes...so I wouldn't buy the purse, but am glad that some people like it ...

tokidoki · April 5th, 2008, 01:12 PM

i love the gigi in that color too!! mmmm

Bag Whore · April 10th, 2008, 06:10 PM

If you check the legacy boutique on the Coach website...there is an alligator bag for $7000 (yes, there are 3 zeros!) - how insane!!!

lisahmoore · April 11th, 2008, 05:58 AM

The python bag is gorgeous and all...but I am NOT paying that much for anything by coach...or for a handbag period. I'll take diamonds or maybe a new car...

pingping · April 20th, 2008, 08:49 AM

Coach is trying to break into more expensive handbags and up its prices, but I don't think that's a good idea for them. They're great as "affordable luxury" and to me, they're charging more and more for bags but they mass-produce their stuff in China. I don't think many people are going to drop over a grand for a Coach when you can get a less-mass-produced, good quality bag like a Balenciaga or something for that much.

kmarney1 · December 26th, 2008, 10:45 AM

I would never pay that for a Coach. But there are people who might!

April 2nd, 2008, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo From the debut of a few pricey pieces here and there, it looks like Coach is trying to step out of their league and compete with high-end handbag designers, therefore achieving exclusivity on some of their products. Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed that within the past year or so, Coach has increased their prices to the point where many of their bags are now comparable in cost to designers like Louis Vuitton. One example is the new Juliette Metallic Hobo, which is a "modern take on a timeless design" featuring woven silver leather detailing...and priced at $1100. Honestly, I would never blow my bag budget on a Coach bag, and especially not this one. Don't get me wrong because there are plenty of bags that I like by Coach, and I own a few by them. And I am somewhat of a fan of their new Juliette Hobo bag. But $1100 for THIS? I don't see where they got the idea that this bag is worth that high price. I can somewhat understand their $3000 Python Satchel since genuine skins are used, but there is nothing special or magnificent about THIS bag. Ok, so there are some woven details here and there...but so what? I mean if I specifically wanted a handbag with those details, for a few hundred dollars more I could snag a precious piece from the designer God of all woven purses, Bottega Venetta, for example. So, what do you think about the new Juliette Hobo by Coach? See more Coach here: Nordstroms, Coach __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City Last edited by Alicia; April 2nd, 2008 at 09:46 PM..

April 2nd, 2008, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
VivaLaJuicy Moderator/Blogger Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,238	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo OMG! $1100!!!! Noooo WAAAAY Coach.... Never!!! __________________ *WISHLIST: Balenciaga GGH Day My Bag Collection**

April 3rd, 2008, 06:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
NashvilleDiva_83 Official Bagista Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,581	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo The most I would drop on a coach would be $500 and then it would have to be something special. My Carly was $348 and worth every penny, and I got my other two for under $200. For $1,100 I would definately buy another Louis Vuitton! Plus...for that much you really need to get somethign timeless and classic. I think the Metallic leather will be out in a couple of years...

April 3rd, 2008, 06:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jess ♥ Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Candyland Posts: 9,818	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo RIGHT!! I would NEVER, ever, pay that for Coach, lol!! Is it me, or are they trying to be "higher-end"? __________________ Wish List RM MAM RM MAC

April 3rd, 2008, 06:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
VivaLaJuicy Moderator/Blogger Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,238	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo ^^^It's not you... it's them!!! I swear, Coach is going insane!!!! __________________ *WISHLIST: Balenciaga GGH Day My Bag Collection**

April 3rd, 2008, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,732	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo I thought this bag was cute too... but the price is absolutely insane. But like I have said before, Coach seems to be making an attempt to appear as though they were a high end designer. They've been trying to attract a different sort of customer lately, but I don't think its working. This is what I would call a "casual" handbag purchase since its metallic and trendy. But anyone what would be able to afford to casually spend $1100 on a bag would more than likely buy an LV rather than a Coach bag. Know what I mean? __________________ My Blog Posts

April 3rd, 2008, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
lisahmoore The Purse Queen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 313	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo Never, never, never would I pay that kind of money for a Coach.

April 3rd, 2008, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jennifer another user. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle! Posts: 18,016	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo I'm really picky when it comes to coach. Signature is not for me. But I do love a select bunch from the Legacy line. The Bridget for $385 <-- hello, so worth it The Gigi for $658 <--- Love this tote in this color The Leigh for $658 <-- the most I would spend on a coach. Oh an what the fck is this? $3k for this python bag. Gross __________________ BagBliss & TheBagForum* celebrate the holiday season with 30 Days of Giveaways! begins November 25th. how to change your theme! Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row & Celebrities & their Bags

April 3rd, 2008, 05:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo ^ but aren't those real skins used for the python bag? i thought any genuine exotic skins are expensive anyways... __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City

April 4th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
NashvilleDiva_83 Official Bagista Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,581	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo True, but I agree the bag is a bit much. I would have stuck with the python skin accents. I don't like snakes...so I wouldn't buy the purse, but am glad that some people like it ...

April 5th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
tokidoki Rising Bag Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 125	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo i love the gigi in that color too!! mmmm

April 10th, 2008, 06:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bag Whore Mrs. Guido-San Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I'm from Chicago...moved to Phoenix in 2000 Posts: 6	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo If you check the legacy boutique on the Coach website...there is an alligator bag for $7000 (yes, there are 3 zeros!) - how insane!!!

April 11th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
lisahmoore The Purse Queen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 313	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo The python bag is gorgeous and all...but I am NOT paying that much for anything by coach...or for a handbag period. I'll take diamonds or maybe a new car...

April 20th, 2008, 08:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
pingping working on my phd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 757	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo Coach is trying to break into more expensive handbags and up its prices, but I don't think that's a good idea for them. They're great as "affordable luxury" and to me, they're charging more and more for bags but they mass-produce their stuff in China. I don't think many people are going to drop over a grand for a Coach when you can get a less-mass-produced, good quality bag like a Balenciaga or something for that much.

December 26th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
kmarney1 Rising Bag Star Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 381	Re: New Coach Juliette Metallic Hobo I would never pay that for a Coach. But there are people who might!

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