Remember last month when I posted my fall wish list? Well, I did end up making a few of those purchases and one of them is this adorable Rogue 17 Winkie from the Coachies Collection. They are limited edition pieces and most sold out pretty quickly, but there are a few still available.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.
This is a limited edition Rogue 17. I'm still very much into mini sized bags since I no longer carry a lot of items with me on a day to day basis. The pandemic really changed this part of my life. No longer do I need large purses. I basically carry my card case, key holder, and my iPhone. Sometimes I'll carry my inahaler with me but that's really all I need when I leave the house.
Dimensions of the bag:
6 3/4" Length X 5 3/4" Height X 4" Wide
Handle drop 2 1/2"
While this bag has an adjustable and removable shoulder strap, I prefer handheld only. Why? Because the straps are attached in such a way that when you walk, the bag bounces around and it's a little awkward. The strap is attached diagonally from each other which makes it unbalanced. The straps really need to be attached on the sides preferable in the middle but this cannot be with the way the Rogue is designed. It's my only negative critique of this bag. Somewhat of a major flaw, but I'm actually okay with it as handheld only since it's not my everyday bag. I like to use Winkie when I'm going out on date night or when I know I won't be walking around too much.
I've gotten a lot of compliments and comments when I wear it out. People are always telling me how cute Winkie is. I know it's not for everyone, but I'm always looking for something whimsical to add to my handbag collection. You can't be serious all the time! Life is about fun and enjoyment. If something catches my eye and it makes me smile, why not carry it? Might make someone else smile too.
Made out of glovetanned leather, the eyes are made out of grommets and signature C's as hands but I like to think of them as dangling earrings instead.
The handle only has a 2.5 inch drop which is small, I can barely fit my wrist through.
On both sides of the purse has the Coach signature textile jacquard made of organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles. The main color is Flax yellow and the stock photo makes it look more muddy than it is in person. I wouldn't say it's a sunny yellow, but it's definitely a brighter yellow than what the website shows.
Hardware is brass.
On the back of the bag, the name Winkie is printed on the leather along with "Limited Edition" which I have never seen on any of my other Coach bags. This one is special!
Inside is lined with leather with two side compartments. The top photos show clearly where the strap attaches to the inside of the bag. Notice the rings are located on the four corners of the bag, the strap will be attached diagonally from each other which creates the unbalance. The only solution I can really think of is to get two straps and this way you can carry it as a shoulder bag. Might be too much work to find matching straps this way, but it's an idea.
The main compartment also has one credit card slot. It's lined with a thick canvas. Comes with a dustbin as well. The bottom of the bag has four protective feet. Overall, the quality is superb. I find it just as good as higher end designer brands like Chloe, Balenciaga, Gucci, etc. I would even go as far as to say the leather on Coach bags is even better than some of the Chloe and Balenciaga bags I've seen these days. It's shocking especially at the premier prices that are now $2500 on average.
This also fits my iPhone 14 Pro.
That's it for me! Let me know what you think of the Coachie's Collection. I absolutely adore Winkie. I'll always be a child at heart no matter how old I am. 😊 Hope you all have a fabulous Monday!
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hi Leslie! The Rogue 17 Winkie looks so cute! It would definitely bring a smile to my face if I saw someone wear it!
ReplyDeleteoops, this was Karen, by the way.
DeleteHi Karen! Thanks, I think it's one of my most unique bags too. =D
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