Review of the Coach Legacy Metallic Duffle!

This review will be short ....this bag rocks! I didn’t realize how I was unnecessarily suffering with a not-quite-big-enough handbag until I started wearing this one, officially known as the Large Legacy Metallic Leather Duffle. 

I’m a multi-method commuter, using a mixture of car pooling, public transportation and walking during my work week. I carpool halfway to work with my husband and then walk or bus the rest of the way. 

As such, everything I need for the day has to be hauled in my bag - but it also has to be easily transportable. The Legacy has more than enough room for a lunch, phone, wallet, make up bag and extra clothing. There is even room left over for shopping errands I may need during the day. 

On those days I have the time to walk, I really need a bag that is comfortable on my back and shoulders. The larger-sized Legacy does not disappoint! The thick, adjustable shoulder strap keeps the roomy bag from slowing me down (even with my achey third trimester body)! 

I love that the bag is not black (yawn) and yet looks absolutely amazing with everything.  The shinny, metallic leather adds a flair to any outfit and has held up beautifully to anything I’ve exposed it to (including the rough Canadian elements). 

The zippers are super high quality, always gliding easily and never sticking. The front pocket is roomy enough to keep all my instant must-grabs (i.e. phone, keys, shopping list) close at hand.  

Finally, the bag looks gorgeous whether stuffed to the brim or two-thirds empty. It doesn’t matter where my day takes me, the Legacy is ready to go! 

Michael Kors Outlet Shopping: How to Tell the Difference Between Boutique Items and Made-For-Factory Merchandise

While I still have a lot to learn about Michael Kors, I have picked up key insights to empower an MK outlet treasure hunt. Here are four simple, practical tips to distinguish products designed for a boutique from the products that were designed to be sold in an outlet. (More on boutique vs. factory)

TIP 1: The interior logos on boutique handbags repeat the MK circle logo. 

The MK logo is repeated throughout the interior
of a boutique bag

This simple tell makes outlet shopping so easy - and it will also empower you when purchasing merchandise second-hand or online.  

The interior lining of handbags made for the boutiques repeat the classic “MK” logo. By this I mean just the letters “MK” in a small circle. Here’s an example from my own handbag purchased full-price at a mall boutique (right). 

"Michael Kors" spelled out on two lines signifies
a made-for-outlet bag 

In contrast, made for factory bags (MFF) repeat a different logo in their interior that spells out “Michael KORS” in full, as in the bag on the left.  

This logo is on two lines (“Michael” in smaller letters on the top line and “KORS” in larger letters on the bottom). Here is an example of the outlet bag logo.