Vintage Coach Signature Jacquard Bifold Wallet (Dark Brown / Black)
Bifold Wallet / Small Leather Good (SLG) · Coach (Tapestry, Inc.). American accessible luxury heritage brand renowned for durable leather goods and iconic logo textiles.
Collection: Coach Signature Canvas Collection. Permanent core line introduced in the early 2000s.
Style
Bifold Wallet / Small Leather Good (SLG)
Brand
Coach (Tapestry, Inc.). American accessible luxury heritage brand renowned for durable leather goods and iconic logo textiles.
Material
Woven jacquard fabric featuring the classic 'C' monogram pattern combined with pebbled/textured leather trim, machine-stitched along edges.
Dimensions
Approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) width, 9 cm (3.5 in) height (when folded); unrolled length approx 22 cm (8.6 in).
Description
A classic vintage early-2000s Coach men's/unisex bifold wallet crafted in dark Signature jacquard textile with textured leather trim and a distinctive oval embossed logo crest patch on the lower corner.
Key Features
Subtle tonal C-logo jacquard weave, stitched oval leather logo emblem patch, lightweight dual-material bifold silhouette.
Material & Construction
Woven jacquard fabric featuring the classic 'C' monogram pattern combined with pebbled/textured leather trim, machine-stitched along edges.
Color & Pattern
Dark brown/black base with subtle tone-on-tone 'C' logo jacquard weave and a contrasting tan/brown oval embossed leather logo patch.
Hardware Details
No external metal hardware visible on this bifold wallet style.
Interior Description
Standard bifold interior structure featuring cash bill compartment and card slots (interior not fully exposed in image).
Closure Type
Open-face foldover bifold construction with no mechanical closure.
Strap & Handle Details
N/A (Pocket wallet style without straps or handles).
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-stitched edges with reinforced corner stitching, contrast leather applique patch with debossed branding.
Authentication Indicators
Symmetrical C-logo jacquard pattern alignment, neat edge stitching around the oval leather crest patch, authentic vintage Coach logo embossing font.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely manufactured in China, Vietnam, or India following Coach's production shift in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Era & Period
Early 2000s Logo Mania Period.
Age Estimate
Circa 2000-2008 based on the jacquard fabric style, oval stamped leather patch design, and wear pattern.
Cultural Significance
Represents the height of 2000s suburban luxury and accessible designer logomania fashion culture.
Condition Notes
Poor to Fair condition. Heavy wear along the fold and edges, visible fraying and stitching unraveling at the stress points, leather patch surface scuffing and discoloration, structural softening.
Value Estimate
Resale Market Value: $10 - $25 USD in current heavily worn condition ($128-$150 USD original retail value).
Care & Maintenance
Requires fabric textile spot-cleaning, edge re-stitching/repair by a leather technician, and leather conditioning for the patch to prevent further cracking.
Similar Handbags
Gucci GG Supreme Bifold Wallet, Michael Kors Signature Logo Bifold, Dooney & Bourke Monogram Wallet.
Interesting Facts
Coach introduced its Signature 'C' pattern in 2001 under creative director Reed Krakoff, which propelled the brand to massive commercial success during the 2000s logo craze.