The Real Monica - Foley Foliage Mini Purse - Long

About a week before this past Christmas, I came across the auction for this bag. I would like to know how many of each bag was made and sold, but I don't believe I'll be finding that type of information out any time soon. After viewing the auction, I was able to match it up with the captures I got from the Internet Archive that still exist in cyberspace. The correct name for this pag is the "Foley Foliage Mini Purse - Long." It was marketed as a Mini Evening purse. This one was acquired from a seller in Oregon who found it on consignment.

The quality of fabrics are top-notch. The construction is excellent. I find the layout of the construction pattern interesting, something I'm going to try myself. The only nit I have, but it seems to be the closure method chosen for speed and ease, is the bottom half of one side is machine top-stitched versus hand-sewing a blind stitch along the opening. When I sew one up, I will be taking the time to blind-stitch the opening closed. This nit is very minor so let's not dwell on it.

Let's view and admire this purse.

View of front and strap

View of back and strap

Closer view of back side

Closeup of button and loop

View of side mesh accent

Front on view of side mesh accent showing the opacity

View of bag, inside-out, pocket side

View of top stitch closure

Closeup of Real Monica Label - I prefer this black variation