American artist James Nares has teamed up with Coach for a colourful new tote collection.
James Nares usually hangs from a harness and splashes his paint in enormous waves across massive canvases. For this line the same technique has been interpreted in miniature, and finished with leather handles and trim.
There are six different canvas bags in all, and just 175 of each design. With such limited numbers I’m sure they won’t last too long, despite the far too high $798 price tags. I really struggle to spend any more than $100 on a canvas tote, but the limited edition status of these may see other fashion fans throwing caution to the wind!
This collaboration is the latest in a long line of partnerships between artists and leading handbag labels. It wasn’t too long ago that Coach tapped Hugo Guinness for a masculine accessories line. And who could forget Japanese artist Yayoi Kasuma’s recent work with Louis Vuitton, or Christian Dior’s gorgeous handbags adorned with Anselm Reyle’s artworks.
The James Nares for Coach bags will hit the label’s boutiques on April 20. If you want one I suggest contacting your local store to determine whether they’ll have the totes in stock, and then fronting up bright and early on Friday morning!
