I admit, I haven’t carried a Coach bag in years. About the time where they transitioned from well made leather bags to the canvas “C” covered tackiness is where they lost me. They are definitely winning me back with this bag though! The Kristin Leather Satchel is beautiful AND practical. It looks like a bag that should cost hundreds more. And it has a simple elegance about it - not a “C” in site! Great price too – $358 at Nordstroms!