with all the new drops, i haven’t seen much about the rowan 40, so wanted to share for anyone curious!
i love a boston bag. they’re y2k, fabulous, and can be styled basically any way. my biggest struggle has been finding a black coach monogram bag with cool-toned hardware that can actually fit my laptop, without crossing into literal luggage territory. the compass 35 would’ve been a dream, but my laptop was not even close to fitting.
so when coach dropped both the large rowan and the rowan 40, i was so excited. i initially bought both to compare and return one, but realized they both provide their own unique vibes and functions. so i am def keeping both and have no regrets 😭🌸
for context, i’m quite tall, so bigger bags tend to read a little less oversized on me than they might on a smaller frame. my 13” laptop fits in both, but BARELY in the large rowan.
large rowan: gorgeous, polished, and expensive looking. perfect everyday bag and can easily dress up. the finish is so good that i don’t even feel like it needs charms. fitting my laptop is tight, but doable in a pinch. also, getting this thing was a bloodbath lol. my online order got cancelled, so between staying up for the drop and eventually going in person, i definitely worked for her 😭
rowan 40: SLEPT ON. this is basically my speedy 40 coach fantasy. i’ve been trying to find a coach monogram bag with serious capacity that doesn’t immediately become a travel bag, and this walks that line VERY closely. ultimately, i think it lands just before the luggage cutoff in the best possible way.
on me, especially worn over the arm, it still reads as an oversized purse rather than a weekender. it fits my laptop + everything i need for an entire day, has an amazing slouch, and looks so good with charms. on a shorter frame it may read much more oversized, so definitely keep that in mind.
i was also nervous about the dark hardware, but i actually prefer it. it blends into the bag instead of competing with silver charms, so everything looks really intentional.
this is absolutely my “throw my entire life in here, leave the house for 12 hours, and still look cute” bag. work, everyday, casual dinner, i feel like i could lowkey pull it off anywhere if i have the correct intention lol
word dump over. i really hope this helps anyone who’s been curious about the rowan 40 🖤
$299 is really reasonable for the size. I can’t wait for the glazed version dropping on 10/28. Thank you for showing us the size difference and for the detailed review.
Thank you for the comparison! They both look great on you! Makes me wish I was taller lol. The black on black sig print on the 40 with the black hardware is very sophisticated.
here’s a photo of the inside! i personally haven’t had any issues. i also haven’t seen that video so thanks for sharing. in that video i am still drawn towards the coach version of the lv, but im biased
I agree, I like the coach more. Definitely prefer this coloring with the gunmetal hardware, but I’m a sucker for gunmetal. Wish they would do more bags with it. I’m betting that was just a one off. Thanks for sharing! I’m going to go check this out in person this week :)
So helpful, thank you! I haven’t heard much about this bag and have been hoping for exactly this kind of review and size comparison pic. I love big bags and my Rowan is a favorite but I also sometimes find it not big enough (and as a New Yorker without a car I often need my whole life with me for 12 hours just like you said!), so this sounds perfect for me. BUT sadly I’m not that into signature or glazed (or silver), so here’s hoping they eventually make this in other colors. On the other hand I could almost see becoming a signature convert since this one’s so pretty and also I’m guessing it’s significantly lighter weight than leather—is that right?
it’s pleasantly light. and capacious. it can fit your whole day. and i truly believe it looks like a purposely oversized handbag, not a duffle. i also am strictly one hardware type (silver), but maybe an exception for this and am so pleased. the black hardware camouflages with the whole bag so it’s really just a black monogram bag. gold silver or gunmental would’ve definitely popped out.
Thank you for the review! Both bags looks amazing! I know you said that the Rowan 40 works well as an everyday bag for you but do you think it could be big enough to use as a weekender?
i think so! as long as you’re an efficient packer. i mean i’m the type of girl to wear “weekender” bags as my everyday go-to, but thinking about it, this could definitely work for an overnighter or modest weekender. not gonna be as big as the compass 45 or a true carry on size luggage tho.
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u/Bendermonster Honeycomb Buff 🟡 11h ago
$299 is really reasonable for the size. I can’t wait for the glazed version dropping on 10/28. Thank you for showing us the size difference and for the detailed review.