Coach knows just how to tease us with pearlized leathers in plum and metallics to get us in the mood for fall when there’s still weeks left of summer.
Its new Cambridge Collection, available online now, will hit stores September 1. The collection includes five styles including my favorite: the Cambridge Zip Top Tote in plum shown at right. Other styles include the Alexa, a doctor-bag style in both a fringe and non-fringe version, a zip-tastic foldover clutch and a roomy hobo.
“This upcoming season the collections embrace a broad range of attitudes with a variety of new silhouettes and subdued colors in an array of handbags and accessories. Inspired by the season’s inherent sophistication and the many iterations of New York City style, the various collections prove to be innovative and directional. Worn with the perfect cold-weather topper and layers of tough jewelry, the result is sure to be sleekly chic and uniquely modern.”
With a downtown sensibility and refined color palette the bags are fashioned out of ultralight pearlized calfskin leather with spectator-inspired contrast trim and burnished amber or gunmetal hardware.
Prices range from $298 for a clutch to $1,200 for the centerpiece Fringe Alexa.
If you want to check out this collection and more fall offerings, Fashion’s Night Out September 10 would be the perfect opportunity. Famed graffiti artist Pesu and whimsical, Brooklyn-based illustrator Kiersten Essenpreis are creating completely customized and off the cuff creations at the New York City flagship store on Madison Ave. Both artists will use the limited edition Fashion’s Night Out tote as their canvas and will be in store from 7 pm until 10 pm, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. If you’re not near New York, check your local Coach store or luxury department store for Fashion’s Night Out activities nationwide.
