Tweed and boucle handbags have been sprouting up everywhere and Coach is no exception. This isn’t the first time, however, Coach has played around with tweedy fabrics. I remember quite a few styles floating around a few years ago, although I’m not sure how well they went over. Personally, I like seeing unexpected fabrics on handbags. This is especially true with Fall-ready fabrics like tweed and boucle. That’s why I was pleased to see the Coach Chelsea Boucle Flap Bag!

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There was a time in the land of Coach, where all handbags followed a strict silhouette guideline. You knew what a Coach bag looked like, by pure glimpse. It seems like those days are over, simply check out the curves and twists on the Madison Small Marielle Drawstring. I’m so intrigued by the look of this Coach piece, and that goes for any bucket shaped handbag for that matter.

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When I was in high school, Coach was the latest craze. Every girl had either the purses, accessories or even shoes. If you didn’t have something of Coach, you were considered “uncool”, so every girl was sure to have even the smallest thing by the brand. For me personally, I loved the small bags. I loved them so much that before I sold all of them I had almost 20! When you add that up money wise, it was insane! The things we do to fit in in high school is pretty bizarre.

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While browsing the Net-A-Porter website the other day, I was shocked to see Coach handbags sitting on their virtual shelves. But they have been stocking Reed Krakoff handbags for some time now, so perhaps this was the next logical step. The Coach styles you will find at Net-A-Porter are not your everyday signature pieces. Quite the contrary! These styles are from the Classics Collection, a group of retro styles reintroduced from Coach’s archives. Soft and buttery leather, brass hardware, and simple turnlock closures are the hallmark features of these pieces. They may not be vintage, but you will definitely be tempted to put on some bell bottoms while carrying one! Even more interesting is that these handbags seem to be unique (at least online-wise) to Net-A-Porter. I checked the official Coach website and none of these styles appear under the Coach Originals section. Below you will find some pieces from the collection that really grabbed my attention. Check them out!

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Laser cut patterns seem to be really hot this season. The trend is gorgeous and it is popping up on handbags everywhere! Plus they are in every shape and size imaginable. So I suppose it was no surprise to see that Coach was no exception. Of course, the brand did need to put its own personal twist on the look. You’ll find several pieces with a laser cut rendition of the very popular Op Art pattern. My personal favorite, however, is the Coach Madison Laser Cut Op Art Maggie Bag!

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For the past couple of seasons, the All-American brand of Coach has done some serious renovations at their headquarters. They started with a sleek website layout and continued with some of the chicest leather goods that have caught the eye of many Bagistas. Coach even managed to gain some customers back, including the ones who swore they would never give the brand the time of day again. If you count your months by handbag purchases, then I’ve been facing a drought for years. No high-end designer goods have caught my attention in a while. I demand something fresh in order to initiate a monetary savings for it. Instead, I finally met my wardrobe requests of possessing the perfect nude toned handbag for my daily needs. With the direction that Coach was heading, I knew someday we would encounter each other again. Greet my latest addition, the Coach Madison Embossed Python Sophia Satchel. I must rave about the color as it the first feature that truly caught my attention; it’s a gorgeous shade of nude that easily compliments any outfit.

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Coach keeps note of which of their products are considered hits and which are simply a plain miss. To the minimalist’s surprise, the legacy stripe collection actually sold pretty well. So good selling numbers at corporate calls for a renovated design of the fun and charming collection.

The All-American brand of Coach once again introduces, the Poppy Legacy Stripe Glam Tote. We’ve seen the design and the fans of the bold and bright are accessible, but lets discover what’s the latest that Coach has to offer. For starters, the bright and bold vertical lines have a springy feel to them and with aid of the muted lime green leather trim throughout the tote; this would make a perfect edition to your Easter bunny escapades. Within the lines of hue, are imprinted textures that vary among each line. An array of corresponding dots, signature statements, and an imprinted oversized Coach tag, all fall along certain strips of color.

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Coach was founded in a New York City loft, 1941 – inspired by a baseball glove for its “distinctive markings and how supple it became with use”. After refining it, making it softer and stronger, he created Coach’s first handbag. Since then, innovations in leather finishes, new grains and colors, and modern materials continue to fascinate us. But this glove-tanned leather remains a Coach tradition.
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And what better way to celebrate than with a cute Valentine’s Day accessory? Oh my gosh, my jaw just about hit the floor when I say the new Louis Vuitton Vernis Heart Coin Purse in Leopard! It is so adorable in the Blanc Corail (White/Coral Pink). I love it! But for almost $500? Yikes! I think I might want to save my money and put it toward an actual handbag. So I decided to do a little digging to see what sorts of Valentine’s Day accessories I could uncover for a bagista on a budget. What I found was a collection of affordable accessories that you won’t feel guilty about once it’s time to store them in your closet for about 11 months. So get yourself a little gift this Valentine’s Day! And gentlemen? If you’re out there, then you might want to take note! These are some great gift ideas for that special handbag lover in your life!

Fendi Zucca Multi Graffiti Heart Coin Pouch
$270
For a lot less than the Louis Vuitton version, you can get that cute heart shaped coin purse look. The graffiti print is bright and playful. It would be so much fun opening up your handbag and finding this colorful little surprise inside!
Available exclusively at Saks!
Shop the Fendi Boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue

Juicy Couture 3D Heart Velour Daydreamer Tote
$248
The feel of Marc Jacobs with the added twist of Juicy’s signature velour! I love the varying shades of pink and chocolate brown trim.
Find it at Zappos!

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