Jan 10
Coach Madeline Tote - a brief overview
I was passing by the Coach store in The Gardens Midvalley yesterday and saw the Coach Madeline Tote in the window. Was I excited? Yes, terribly so! I did not expect this new Coach handbag to arrive here in Malaysia so quickly.
On display were the red, green leather and brown canvas with white leather trim. It looks exactly as it does in the pictures. The Madeline Tote is structured, so it would look as good for work as it would on a weekend. It is large and roomy but not so large as to over power a small frame.
I am about 5′ 2″ and on my shoulder, it comes up to my waist and it doesn’t dwarf me - both very good qualities. Also, the shoulder strap is long enough to hang on the shoulder comfortably but it can also be hand held without looking awkward. The top closes with a detachable zip to give you the option of leaving it open or zipped. I like that. However, the zip does not go all the way across the bag, only in the middle section, leaving gaps at the end. I see it more as a preventive measure than for any form of safety of belongings.
There is the usual mobile phone pocket inside and inner zip pocket. The main compartment is large and looks easily accessible. On the outside, are 2 pockets, the one in front secured with a turn lock and one open one on the back. Both bags did not feel over heavy, which is useful, especially if you have a lot of thing to carry, as I do.
I don’t quite see the function of the scarf/ribbon except as an accessory. Personally, I’d take it off because I feel it makes it look too cliched. But then that would just make the Madeline look like a Hamptons Carryall (another bag I was eyeing).
The Coach Madeline Tote retails at Coach stores in Malaysia for RM2025 for the canvas and RM2175 for the leather. I’ve my heart set on the red. Its gorgeous and just right for Chinese New Year and Valentines Day! LOL
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January 11th, 2008 at 10:23 am
ooo..i really like the red one as well
PB says: Yeah gorgeous eh?
January 14th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Drool drool drool…
PB says: *drools along with you*
January 29th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
[...] definitely big enough for all ‘em angpows! Oh, and Paris, don’t worry… the Coach Madeline tote is still on my KIV list, I’m saving that for my next trip to Pavilion [...]
February 1st, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Hey PB
Would you know from the top of your head what the prices of Coach at KLIA like? Is it just the normal price less VAT?
February 12th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
I just bought the black one @ The Gardens… Been eyeing on it since last month @ KLCC.. Wow…it feels so great having it now!! Was surprised to know it was sold at RM2175 for leather as mine was at RM1825 only.. cheaper rite? let’s grab it!! hehehe…
March 1st, 2008 at 8:35 pm
[...] store at The Gardens. I had just finished dinner then, and since I had been itching to give the Madeline tote a test drive, I decided to drop by. And the experience was worth every minute of [...]
March 11th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Meta: Hi there! I’m sorry I don’t know the prices. I believe its actually the same price - we have no VAT here.
wow lady: Oh my! How come you got it cheaper than the one I saw? I better check it out at the store again!
September 12th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Pls advise whether there is coach store in Paris, would like to know the
location.
September 12th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
LimJen: Based on the Coach store locator on coach.com there does not seem to be a store in Paris. The nearest seems to be London Heathrow.