Coach trends rant: unpopular opinions about loved leather and bag slouch
I've been a coachie for more than a minute and some of these new trends are kinda irking; such as " Loved Leather". I have plenty of loved leather bags, and they have the use and memories to go into them. Imagine going crazy and even fighting with ppl over a new bag that's meant to look worn. Put in the time and enjoy your bag into the worn state.
Secondly, the "slouchy" bag craze is weird. This, too, comes with wear. I have loved several of my bags for so many years, they are so slouchy and smooshy, they are practically moosh.
I like a new bag to have structure and a integral paint job. The worn look is earned, and is silly bought.
The last part of this rant is, of course, the worst part; people who buy up all the new beat-up looking bags and try to scalp good ppl online just trying to get a bag for what it's worth. You reap what you sow. You'll get yours.
At the end of the day, people like what they like, no matter my opinions, but I can't help noticing the irony. Enjoy your bags, love them well.
P.S. I've seen a few people complaining about the loved leather bags creasing (more irony, if you use a smooth leather piece, creasing is part of the wear or " loved" look you seek).
Pics of a couple of my " loved leather" bags, that earned that status. Creases, slouch, discoloration and all.