There is nothing better than perusing the new handbag arrivals section on my favorite websites, in fact, my Sunday morning routine involves sipping an iced coffee and scanning the latest additions on my go-to sites. I am a passionate shopper (anyone else?), and I usually fall hard and fast for a bag at first sight. Bags don’t tend to grow on me over time, I’m decisive from the onset of laying eyes on a new bag. Most recently, I fell head over heels for Coach’s new Originals Turnlock Saddle Crossbody. Delightfully minimalistic, sleek, and chic, this bag won me over.
Coach was one of my first forays into the designer handbag world and I still have vivid memories of my mom wearing her tried and true Coach Willis bag all through the 90s. Coach bags were all the rage when I was in high school…remember the huge C monogram craze? Yeah, me too. For the last decade or so, Coach was a brand of the past for me and not a brand I consistently shopped. Don’t get me wrong, I have a handful of Coach bags in my closet, but they weren’t a go-to brand for me.
Recently, Coach took a deep dive into their archives and launched a new fresh modern take on their classic collection, The Coach Originals. I was a fan of this collection from the onset, particularly because of my mom’s affinity for the Willis bag, a Coach staple and a very sentimental design for me. Long gone are the days of the huge C bags, because over the last few months I’ve been associating the brand with timeless silhouettes, classic designs, and investment pieces at a very appealing price point. The same bag my mom wore 25 years ago is sold out today, and if that doesn’t scream classic, I don’t know what does.
If you haven’t gathered, I am truly loving the entire Coach Originals collection. So which bag is in my cart? Surprisingly, I am eyeing one of the smallest bags in the collection. I’m a bonafide mini-bag skeptic, but the Turnlock Saddle Crossbody Bag is the bag I keep coming back to. The saddle shape is unlike anything in my closet, and the interior might be smaller than my usual preference, but is still large enough to store the essentials (keys, lip balm, credit card holder, and phone). The signature Coach turnlock closure is so discreet, right on trend with the minimalism movement going on in the handbag world right now. I love how this bag could be worn for pretty much any occasion. I see myself grabbing this bag and heading to a winery for the day, grocery shopping at Costco, or going for dinner and drinks. At $325, I don’t even know what I am waiting for!
[sc_buy_via retailer=”Coach” link=”https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=oGj7akNVsTg&mid=37299&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coach.com%2Fcoach-turnlock-saddle-crossbody%2F135.html%3Fcgid%3Dthecoachoriginals%26dwvar_color%3DB4%252FBK&u1=pb_coach_030420″]What do you think about the revival of Coach? I am interested to know if you’re loving this collection as much as I am.
I love this collection too. I purchased the mini Emery in the hibiscus colorway last week. It reminds me of a bag my friend carried in HS. I still have a version of the turnlock saddle bag that I carried in HS in the late 90s… still in great condition. I wish they made this one in more colors because I’d like to get another.
I’m also back on the Coach train after feeling like the brand had lost its way for a long, long time. I’ve purchased the Emery in two colors, the turnlock shoulder bag, the geometric pouch bag and the courier hobo. Love so many of The Originals! And the prices are pretty fantastic, IMO.
I love the aesthetic of the Coach originals. A few years ago when the Willis was re-released I picked up a vintage one and *loved* the look, but because it was unlined on the inside and a slimmer silhouette I found I didn’t reach for it. As much as I thought it was beautiful it aggravated me that I didn’t use it and felt overwhelmed by the size of my collection, so I sold it a year later. I still toy with re-buying it but I know that, like the Chanel flap, it’s one that is beautiful but just doesn’t work for my needs.
But seriously, the Originals collection is gorgeous and I appreciate it continues to be offered at a relatively fair and reasonable price.
And really – Bonnie Cashin?? A visionary legend. ?
I really like it … I was a devoted coach only person in the early 90s … prices have remained consistent. They did lose their way and I really disliked even the logo changes. I still always liked the bags for men tho. After checking out more bags I can see myself carrying their bags again in fact I have 3 that I held onto…my very first coach brief case, a flap bag that I love as it makes a great substantial crossbody or shoulder bag and a more recent swag satchel that my husband bought me thinking I was still into it…I kept the bag and really do like it. I still use a men’s zip clutch portfolio as well.
Coach was my aspirational brand in the ‘80s(!). Sturdy, beautifully tanned leather and smart styling set it apart. A decade later, Coach moved their production facilities, helmed by a new CD and sought less substantial sources. And I moved on and up to more consistent luxury brands. Five or so years ago, Coach introduced intriguing new styles and leather/exotic combinations, at reasonably affordable pricing. Now I’m shopping Coach as well as other handbag designers.
I love the durability of the classic leather Coach bags. After reading this article, I purchased the Courier bag in gray. Great column!
Hope you love the bag!
I used to not like Coach, but now since they brought back the originals I have quite a few in my collection. I also love their Rogue bags too! Leather and craftsmanship is high quality . Most of the bags are leather lined too. Best bang for your buck.
Is it even safe to open these links not sponsored by PB?
I LOVE the Coach revival! One of my favorite all time brands!