Vera Bradley: Vintage 2003 Mimi Backpack vs. 2025 Original Drawstring Backpack

00:00 Intro

01:38 Mimi Backpack: Measurements and Features

10:00 Original Drawstring Backpack: Measurements and Features

24:07 Knotted Key Chain & Zip Card Pouch

28:37 Bag organizer and contents that will be in my bag

31:45 What’s in my bag: Mimi Backpack

34:10 What’s in my bag: Original Drawstring Backpack

A very in-depth comparison of a Vintage 2003 Vera Bradley Mimi Backpack in Americana Red (100% cotton, made in USA) vs. the 2025 Original Drawstring Backpack in Flowering Paisley Goji Berry (Premium Cotton, made in Indonesia). I did my own measurements and describe those in the video and have them listed below. I also show a Knotted Key Chain in the color Quiet Harbor (Full Grain Leather) & a Zip Card Pouch in Flowering Paisley Goji Berry (Premium Cotton). Then I show the contents that I’ll be putting in & pack up each bag to show a “what’s in my bag” view of each.
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My measurements of both bags laying flat:

2003 Mimi Backpack in Americana Red:
width (measured on front above the top of the wide trim: 12”
height (measured on front from bottom middle of wide trim: 11.5”
depth: (measured in middle of base from bottom middle of wide trim: 4.25”
Front flap: width at bottom: 6”; length at edge: 7.5”
Top handle: strap drop: 4”
Back straps (non-adjustable): 30”
Outside zippered pocket on back: opening width: 4.75”, depth: 6”
No interior slip pocket
Drawstring: durable navy nylon cord with raised rectangle push button in middle of the plastic adjuster
Brass grommets and brass strong magnetic closure
Trim: 3.5” wide trim at base, 1.5” wide trim around flap
Vera Bradley name within the wide trim at the base
Vera Bradley tag inside with 100% cotton, washing instructions and Made in U.S.A.
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2025 Original Drawing Backpack in Flowering Paisley Goji Berry:
width (measured on front above the top of the wide trim: 12.125”
height (measured on front from bottom middle of wide trim: 11.5”
depth: (measured in middle of base from bottom middle of wide trim: 4.25”
Front flap: width at bottom: 6.25”; length at edge: 8”
Top handle: strap drop: 4”
Back straps (adjustable): length it arrived at: 30.75”; longest length: 34.5”; shortest length: 19.5”. Adjuster hardware is plastic Goji Berry Red.
Outside zippered pocket on back: opening width: 5.125”, depth: 7”
Interior slip pocket: opening width: 3.25”, depth: 5.75”
Drawstring: coordinating fabric covered cord with circle push button in middle of the plastic Goji Berry Red adjuster
Plastic Goji Berry Red grommets
Silver strong magnetic closure
Trim: 3” wide trim at base, 1.5” wide trim around flap
Vera Bradley two sided tag on outside bottom right seam. The front says Vera Bradley in the rebranded font. The back of the tag has an outline of a bouquet of flowers.
Inside tag has a QR code, serial number, VBK24, other codes and Made in Indonesia
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Knotted Key Chain, Quiet Harbor in Full Grain Leather
Dimensions: 0.5" w x 6.0" h
Wrist strap drop 4.5"
Attached clip.
Weight: 0.05 lb
The full-grain leather collection is exclusively sourced from premium American hides. Meticulously crafted to achieve a naturally pebbled texture and lustrous sheen, this lightweight, irresistibly soft leather provides a relaxed, modern silhouette and unquestionable level of sophistication.
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Zip Card Pouch in Flowering Paisley Goji Berry (Premium Cotton):
4.5" w x 3.0" h x 0.5" d
Interior features an attached hinge ring

Premium Cotton: Quilted iconic patterns and standout solid hues you love, now updated with a higher density of natural cotton fibers. The result: a luxurious handfeel that enhances the soft, comfortable and vibrant experience you remember from our beginnings.