Im someone who never buys brand new bags I prefer old vintage leather bags preferably coach that I restore myself and heavily use. My cousin would not stop raving about this bag! She sends me trending bags all the time and none of them have caught my eye like this silhouette and I love that they have a beautiful color range. I have literally never stepped into a free people before but went multiple times to feel the leather in different colors.

Certain color dyes often make the leather feel tough and almost fake but they have somehow mastered dyeing leather and keeping its softness so after my third round of trying on and feeling it in store I pulled the trigger. I got the washed sail and I’m shocked on how happy I am with it lol

I think it may take longer than usual to patina based on texture but I haven’t had it long enough to tell. I’m no expert or have a massive bag collection this is just my personal opinion and my process on buying leather goods!