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Michelle Trachtenberg Designs For Coach

This has been a big week for celebrity jewelry lines. We've seen Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announce a line with Asprey, Alica Keys has a new line and now actress Michelle Trachtenberg has designed a line of jewelry for Coach's youth skewed Poppy Line. Trachtenberg's line in bright and colorful with big crystals, faux pearls and metal charms. Our sister blog Styelist spoke with Trachtenberg who said that her spring line was inspired by a mixture of romance and edginess that she described as having a very "Marie Antoinette meets Blondie" vibe.

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Coach Poppy Signature Zip Around Wallet, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

The Coach Poppy Signature Zip Around Wallet is a breath of fresh air in a season of dark colors.

This fun little wallet is just 8" by 4" -- small enough to throw into one of your larger bags to avoid depression. Just looking at it makes us smile. It's large enough to hold entire bills and has six credit card pockets and an inside zip pocket for coins. You can use the 14" strap as a wristlet to take this out at night -- and ditch your big bag at work.

The pretty poppy print is adorned with an embossed poppy logo plaque, retro goldtone hardware and metallic leather trim. Adorable.

The Coach Poppy Signature Zip Around Wallet is available from Nordstrom for $158.00.

Tags: clutch, coach, handbag of the day, wallet

Coach Sues Target Over Copycat Bags

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Coach and Target are at it again. In 2006 the luxury handbag brand took on the retailer over designs that looked similar to their offerings and that case ended in a private settlement. Now Coach is ready to step back into court with Target over a fresh set of designs that look just a little too close to their own much-more-expensive offerings. Coach filed a complaint last week in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. At issue are Coach's Ergo bags and the Signature Patchwork bags similar to the one shown at right. Coach says that starting this summer Target began to sell knockoffs of these bags.

The craze for the handbags has lead to a rapid uptick in a lookalikes in the past few years. Once a popular style hits the mainstream it is rapidly copied. While out-and-out counterfeits are illegal and relatively easy to identify the business of similarity is far muddier. Earlier this year Gucci took on Guess? Inc. for trademark infringement saying that the company's use of the "g" logo and interlocking G pattens were too similar and damaging to the Gucci brand. Both Coach and Gucci are seeking similar resolution in the form of damages, attorneys fees and injunctions against selling the similar designs.

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Will Coach's Creative Director Be His Own Brand?

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Coach president and creative director Reed Krakoff has never entered the public lexicon the way other creative directors like Tom Ford have. But Krakoff, who has has had a long and influential career in fashion, may be stepping into the spotlight.

Fashion Week Daily says that Coach will be developing a new brand around Krakoff. The names "Reed," "Reed Krakoff," and "RK" have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark office along with a couple of custom logos. The trademark could be used for ready-to-wear and leather goods or for personal care products as well as "hotel and restaurant services."

What does the always ambitious Krakoff have up his sleeve? Coach has only said that they always have new projects in development. Before joining Coach in 1996, Krakoff worked for Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger so he has learned about building a personal brand from the best in the business.

Tags: branding, brands, coach, luxury, reed krakoff, ReedKrakoff

Coach Tattoo Tote, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

I posted on this plastic Mulberry Ice-Cream tote earlier this month and now here's another clear plastic handbag: the Tattoo Tote from Coach. There's a whole group of Coach bags with their new "Tattoo" styling, this one in the form of a transparent PVC tote bag with white leather trim and braided goldtone double chain link handles. It comes with the little leather pouch shown, that attaches with a gold chain, and the tote has no interior pockets but it does have a ring inside for clipping accessories or keys. $648

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Bonnie Jeweled Canvas Carryall, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

The Bonnie Jeweled Canvas Carryall by Coach is one of those bags that just makes me happy and I'm not sure exactly why. The bag is made of jeweled cotton twill and features a cutesy graphic print of a girl advertising 'PEACE RIGHT NOW' on her numerous handbags. Crinkle patent leather trim, interior pockets specially designed for gadgets like your PDA, and a haphazardly placed exterior pocket with turnlock closure give it even more character. It also has a ring for clipping on an accessory or your keys, $698.

Gallery: Coach 'Bonnie' Bags

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Penelope Op Art Suitcase by Coach

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Journeys, Men's Style

Here's a sharp-looking suitcase that will stand out on the baggage return belt: the Penelope Op Art Suitcase, by Coach. Made of Op art coated canvas fabric with leather trim, the suitcase features two inside pockets on the interior back cover, two inside pockets on each interior side wall, three inside pockets on the interior front wall, a lock closure, and brass feet to protect scuffing. Measurements for medium: 27 1/4" L x 18" H x 8 1/2" W, $1,500. Also available: small, with all the same features, measuring 22 3/4" L x 15 1/4" H x 7" W, $1,200.

Gallery: Penelope Op Art Suitcase, by Coach

Tags: Coach, leather, Penelope Op Art, PenelopeOpArt, suitcase, travel, valise

US Airways Charges For Sleep Kits

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wings

First it was the meals, then it was your luggage, now, if you fly coach they are coming after your pillows and blankets. US Airways has announced they are joining Jet Blue in charging for sleeptime amenities. US Airways will start charging $7 for the "Power-Nap Sack" on Feb. 16. The kit includes a 34-by-60-inch fleece blanket, a neck pillow, eye shades, foam ear plugs and a $10-off coupon for items in the SkyMall catalog all in a drawstring bag embroidered with the airline's logo. Customers in first class and in Envoy and Economy class on trans-Atlantic flights will continue getting complimentary pillows and blankets. I say bring your own, there are a variety of sleep kit options out there ranging from the inexpensive to the luxe that offer superior comfort.

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'White Christmas' Inspired Bags, Handbag of the Day

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Holiday Guides

'Tis the season for blankets of snow and frosted branches, ski trips and furry boots, and new handbags to match the winter white theme. Whether you are shopping at Saks, Bergdorfs, Nordstroms, Neimans or Barneys there are clean, colorless clutches, totes and hobos to suit the season. Here are a few of my favorites inspired by the holiday tune, 'White Christmas' that are chic, sophisticated and frosty including the Nablak Vernice Tote from Prada pictured above.

Coach's Op Art Sabrina - $298 at Nordstroms
Bottega Veneta's Medium Veneta Hobo - $1,550 at Barneys
Yves Saint Laurent Medium Calypso Bag - $2,095 at Saks
Dolce and Gabbana's Washed Leather Dome - $2,125 at Bergdorfs
Escada Ostrich Shoulder Bag, Small - $3,990 at Neimans

Gallery: 'White Christmas' Handbags

Dolce & Gabbana Washes Leather Dome in White

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Kiki Smith Limited Ed. Tote, Handbag of the Day

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Art

Kiki Smith, noted feminist sculptor and printmaker, teamed last year with Coach to produce a limited edition tote bag (only 100 were made), featuring original prints reminiscent of Smith's well known nature iconography.

The bag is crafted from natural canvas and trimmed in silver snakeskin.

First available at the Whitney Museum, where Smith had a retrospective in 2007, the bag has reappeared at the New Museum, where it retails for $1,500 (a $200 increase over its original price a year ago).

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Lux Tip: Make Coach Feel Like First Class

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Journeys, Lux Tips

These days the cost of flying first class has gone so high it's gotten too expensive for all the but the richest of travelers. Coach fares, which by definition offer less comfort and amenities, are at the point where even the most basic of comforts like a warm blanket or little bag of peanuts cost extra money or aren't offered at all. It's getting downright ridiculous how uncomfortable flying can be!

The good news, though, is that with just a little bit of forethought it's pretty easy to make your coach ticket feel like a first class one -- without the first class hit to your bank account. Take a look at the tips in the gallery below and then share any tips and tricks you have for making flying coach easier in the comments

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Gallery: Tips to Make Flying Coach Feel Like First Class

Shut out the world, relieve in-flight headaches, and reduce fatigue

Give yourself an in-flight spa treatment

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Quilted Nylon Map Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

It's getting pretty chilly lately where I live and so these plush, quilted nylon map bags from Coach look especially appealing (plus they've reminded me that I still need to dig out my winter coats!).

The bags come in only these two colors (both of which I love), and feature leather trim, a leather strap, exterior pockets galore (on the front, back, and under the flap), and a variety of multi-function pockets on the fabric-lined interior that are perfect for holding everything from a pen to a PDA. $358

Via acquire

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Coach Announces New Breast Cancer Awareness Timepiece

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces, Charity, Big Givers

Coach has sold watches in the name of breast cancer awareness in the past, but this year introduces its new Lexington Breast Cancer Awareness watch, its stainless steel face and chic pink leather band a timely reminder that it is indeed stylish to trumpet awareness on behalf of breast cancer.

The women's watch retails for $398, 20% of which will go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Coach Predicts Tough Times Ahead

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Luxury handbag maker Coach came in with relatively strong numbers for their fiscal fourth quarter but are still feeling gloomy. Although Coach's fourth quarter profit rose 33% the company has predict that the continued consumer cautiousness in the U.S. will reach well into 2009. As Marketwatch indicates, Coach joins other retailers in predicting reduced spending even among luxury shoppers. The company is planning to go ahead with opening more stores (around 40 North American stores and at least six U.S. factory outlets) but Chief Executive Lew Frankfort said in an interview that the company will introduce products with higher material and labor costs at prices lower than they would have charged during more rosy economic times. This move may spur consumer interest but it will also eat into Coach's bottom line. The company is also planning increased expansion into Japan and China where the demand for Coach is on the rise.

Coach stock has taken a big hit too, the shares have lost more than two-fifths of their value in the past 12 months.

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New Bleecker Totes from Coach, Handbag of the Day

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

I am a certifiable tote girl -- need one for travel, one for daily errands, one for lugging my laptop to coffee shops, and one to fill at the farmer's market. So its no surprise I have gravitated towards the totes of all the bags available from Coach. The Bleecker line has a functional style without unnecessary accents, plenty of colors and materials to choose from, and a hefty size to handle any of my tote needs. Personally I'm a big fan of the classic brown with the all-important C-logo but then again I do have a serious crush on chocolate brown. From $298 to $598 depending on the bag it is sure to handle whatever you throw in it. (About 19" x 10" x 6" with varying strap lengths)

Gallery: New Coach Bleecker Totes

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