Never say never, but I don’t think I will ever think of Coach in the same caliber as say Louis Vuitton or Gucci. But, Coach is setting out to try and change that perception.
Reed Krakoff, Coach Inc.’s president and executive creative director, is proud to open the first Coach Legacy store today. It’s the first of what could be many intimate boutiques for the $2.6 billion megabrand, according to today’s WWD.
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The 1,200-square-foot store at 372-374 Bleecker Street in Manhattan’s West Village — the signage reads "Coach Leatherware", with a vintage horse-and-carriage logo — showcases a mix of offerings ranging from the brand’s namesake fragrance at $78 to a matte alligator satchel for $20,000. The Legacy store could be the foothold Coach needs to compete with European luxury powerhouses Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci.
"Fashion bags are selling for $895," said Krakoff, pointing out that there is little price resistance when it comes to handbags. The average price for a Coach bag is slightly more than $300, but styles such as the Lily, which starts at $1,198, and the Bleecker, topping out at $748 for the largest size, are almost sold out.
Tracee Ellis Ross with her Legacy bag
Shoes, jewelry, outerwear, gloves, hats, dog accessories, small leather goods and sweaters from Coach’s knitwear collaboration with Lutz & Patmos are available at the store. All product categories are intermingled on the sales floor for a casual, but elegant feel.
Would you pay more money for a luxury Coach bag?
Read "Coach Begins Legacy in New York"
Photos: WWD and Style.com
gah, no. Coach is mommy-wear. It used to be classy when it was more exclusive, but now I associate it with soccer moms, and I absolutely despise it. If I’m going to spend a grand on a bag, it’ll be a brand that doesn’t make me shudder.
My thoughts exactly! I couldn’t agree more 🙂