Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40

When I saw the Empire CarryalI in the Honey color I knew it was the right color for me (no shade to the other colors). I got her from the Coach Play Store in Chicago and my experience rivaled those I’ve had with LV, Chanel, and Hermes. If you’re local in or near Chicago, I highly recommend going to see or calling Michelle (or anyone on her team). My Empire was an early surprise doctoral graduation gift from my cousin/best friend. I initially thought I wanted the size 48 for an everyday handbag, but it’s too big. (A little birdie hinted that I may be getting the 48 in another color, and if that’s true, then I’ll use it as a travel bag.). I’m a tote girl through and through. She’s not burnished at all (at least not that I can see) and that’s one of the things I actually really, really like. My taste and style is such that I prefer for it simply to develop a natural patina over time. I’m not new to Coach. Like so many others, I started with Coach many, many moons ago by getting my first belt in 7th or 8th grade (and 30+ years have passed since then). It has only been a few weeks since I've had my Empire, but it is indeed an enjoyable time carrying her. She is so very much me and fits my personality so well. Any-who, I’ve rambled enough. Long story short: 1) I really love this bag in this size and such yummy color, and 2) Coach’s resurgence and its "newer" direction have not disappointed me, and I am happy to fan the flames again.