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Review! Coach Revel Bag & WMTM Update!



Happy Friday! This has been such a crazy week for me that I'm so glad it's Friday. In case you missed it, Lululemon released the Tapered-Leg Mid-Rise Crop 25" in five colors! I placed an order for Graphite Gray to try. I'll have a fit review coming shortly. I am hoping it will be a nice On The Fly replacement. 

Today's review we have a Coach bag that is very similar to Louis Vuitton's Alma BB. I've always admired the Alma BB but never pulled the trigger. When Coach released their version for a fraction of the price, I thought, why not? 

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Sizing
10.25"L x 7.75"H x 4.75"W

The size of the Revel is nearly identical to the Alma BB. Alma BB is 9" wide, 7.5" in height and 4.3 inches deep. I would consider the Revel to be small to medium sized bag. Later in the post, I will show what fits inside. 


Accessories 

The Revel comes with a detachable strap, hangtag, lock, and key. The bottom of the bag has feet. The handles are very comfortable to hold and they fold down when worn as a crossbody. The hardware is brass. 


Leather

This bag is made of smooth glovetanned leather. It does feel very sturdy and stiff and will keep the shape of the bag. I personally prefer softer leather that will look worn in with wear. I find softer leather gives the bag more character. If you prefer sturdier leather, this bag is a great choice. 

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Coach really has stepped up their game with the details of this bag. I love the contrast stitching and the 1941 hangtag. The lock actually does serve a purpose. It keeps pickpockets from getting into your bag by securing both pull tabs to a loop at the bottom of the bag and the lock keeps anyone from opening it without the key. Pretty neat, but not super practical! 






The Inside has a very spacious interior with a side pocket. The micro fiber lining feels like suede. Very soft and fuzzy. 


It fits everything I would want to carry with my on a daily basis and has room to spare. I would advise not to fill the bag up because it can get quite heavy. 



The detachable shoulder strap has dog leash clip closure which I love. Makes it really easy to attach and detach in a hurry. 


Verdict?

This was a tough call. I loved the size and the color of the bag. I did not love the leather on this one, which is surprising. I have other bags from Coach made of smooth glovetanned leather that I love, but this one was just too stiff for me. The retail price is amazing, only $495 and I am not surprised that this bag is so popular it's sold out right now. Coach currently has it available in their signature monogram fabric. That's it for me! I hope you all have a great weekend. I plan on some R&R.
















Comments

  1. hi Leslie! I like this bag a lot! The structured leather looks great and is suitable for this style of bag. The even stitching and little details shows the high level of craftmanship. That said, I know you have many bags already, so it makes sense to send it back if you don't like the stiff leather. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Hi Karen! Bags are my biggest weakness, if I see something I like visually, I have to see it in person, otherwise I can't get it out of my mind. I kind of was relieved when I realized the leather wasn't my taste! =D

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    2. Hello! This model is not the Revel 24…it’s just the regular Revel which is larger than the 24. Just an fyi-

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    3. Hi there, thanks for letting me know. I don't know why I thought it was the Revel 24... will update my blog. Thanks again!

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  2. Hey, thanks for the review. I wonder how many grams does it weight? Is it heavy? I plan to buy the smaller one!

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    1. Hi there, I ended up returning it but it didn't feel extra heavy compared to my other Coach bags.

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