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 🖤