Coach has new items out for Spring. Many items, including handbags, shoes, a wallet, and even a handkerchief have ladybugs on them!

Ladybug Appliqué Boxy Tote

Straw tote with leather detail palm leaves and ladybugs (front, back and side)

Matching wallet! Novelty Mini Wallet (calfskin)

Soho Optic Signature Sm Tote w/ Appliqué

The optic fabric with a multi-tonal, silver-hued, cross-logo pattern is the ultimate luxe look for Coach. (This item does not flow seamlessly, but looks very good.) This bag comes only in green/silver (with khaki). It also has a rhinestone ladybug. Could be cute or detracting. A similar style, sans buggy, comes only in pale yellow/silver. It’s quite fetching.

Both of these new bags come with a cell phone and multi-function pocket. Most Coach items do not, so that is a bonus luxury. (An accessible cell phone and tidy personal items are a must.)

Matching wallet! Soho Optic Signature Compact Clutch

The bold and shiny Optic pattern is rather striking against the khaki in this wallet size. Best in pink and green, also in yellow.

BONUS!

Palm Neckerchief

Classy! Silk/cotton scarf with ladybug/palm print against a khaki mini Signature background. (You can wear it around your neck or your bag!)

Ladybug Key fob

And why not shoes? Yes, Coach 0ffers quite a few pairs of new ladybug shoes.

Green Optic Signature pattern on a criss-cross mule sandal 2 1/2″ heel.

NOTE: ALL of the items - minus the key ring - listed in this entry are LIMITED EDITION.

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I do not have a shoe fetish. I have a shoe obsession. I do have a handbag fetish. We won’t go into details on the distinction. Coach is my favorite handbag designer. The signature pattern is the most appealing to my eyes and the quality is above all else.

I’ve been examining the Coach patterns lately, and I feel like an expert. I started with wallets and am branching out to know more and more about the handbags.

A. Quality - authenticity and even deeper

The Signature Coach pattern has C’s in a butterfly shape. Two wide right-side up and facing each other C’s above two upright C’s also rotate across the whole jacquard fabric.

Look at how beautiful something as simple as this key fob looks.

Spot a Fake from Authentic:

Coach Signature pattern should never be slanted, it should always align perfectly along the edges, with each C exactly lining up to the others in comparison to the edges of the item. On eBay you will find some auction items do not do this, do not bid.

Some Coach items also have a continuance from flap to main area that flows perfectly. The Coach wallets do not necessarily do this. Some bags do.

I’ve noticed that the handbag fabrics differ from bag to bag, they do from bags on eBay and in stores (that appear authentic) and the Signature Flap bag depicted on Coach.com. This detracts from quality for me. For some, the uniqueness adds. It would pay to purchase the more perfect looking bag, even if it is more expensive (directly from examining bags at a Coach store) or takes longer to find. Shop around at Coach stores and department stores.

B. Distinction - Signature vs. Mini Signature (vs. Signature Mini)

Signature Coach pattern is large. Mini Signature is smaller. Signature Mini is a large logo print on a smaller size product.

Note that the Signature pattern is more noticeably Coach. (You want that, don’t you?) I prefer it, but on larger items, the mini signature does the trick nicely and looks subtle and quality enough to still be noticeably high-design.

C. Further eBay Tips: (How to Buy Authentic on eBay)

1. You may quickly come to know more about the items you are bidding on than the sellers. The sellers do not always name their bags/wallets correctly. Compare the items on Coach.com to know what you are looking for and always go by the pictures. Make sure - and only bid if - the picture matches the exact item you will receive.

2. Before you purchase anywhere, know exactly what is your dream bag. Perhaps, like me, it is the Signature Small Pocket Satchel, which does not exist. Perhaps you love a bag, but want it in grass or turquoise, but it is not available. These are expensive investments, have the patience to wait for your perfect match. Your checkbook will thank you. (Thank your checkbook?)

3. Fakes Exist ALL authentic designer auctions should state authenticity. If you are duped into bidding or buying something fake, eBay is on your side.

5.4 VeRO Program. eBay’s Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program works to ensure that listed items do not infringe upon the copyright, trademark or other rights of third parties.

These bids are NOT binding. But before you get into this, please be careful. You can also bring your product to a Coach store for verification! If it is not authentic, request a refund from the seller.

Update: If you want to retract your bid, eBay will try to fight you, you must prove that the item description is not accurate.

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