Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

COA CH 1 6 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I CoachReady-to-Wear andAccessories for Autumn/Winter 2014 A venerable brand that has been defining American luxury style for 70 years, Coach has always been the leading name in handbags. And now, under the leadership of Creative Director Stuart Vevers, Coach redefines the classic line, bringing a younger, fresher and more modern spirit whilst still maintaining the trademarks of quality construction and design that have made Coach bags indispensable Stateside. The look for Autumn/Winter still has that charming, preppy-meets-city-chic Americana feel that is Coach’s signature style. A juxtaposition of luxury and utility that finds its inspiration somewhere between the American Midwest and downtown New York, the ready-to-wear pieces and the 2014 line of Rhyder bags incorporate touches of workwear detailing. You’ll see echoes of the American tradesman, cowboy and fireman in Coach’s jackets, as well as bits of subtle touches of industrial- inspired hardware in the construction of the bags. In fact, Vevers and his team went to a factory in Tennessee that