At the historic Park Avenue Armory, Coach unveiled its Fall/Winter 2025 collection during New York Fashion Week. A testament to Stuart Vevers’ masterful evolution of the heritage brand, the designer’s contemporary lens found its groove with a youth-centric aesthetic that held mass appeal.
Blending nostalgia and irreverence, craftsmanship and rebellion, and, most notably, luxury and sustainability, this season sees Coach reaffirm its place as a cornerstone of the American fashion landscape, with Vevers respecting eight decades of history with a modern sensibility.
The vision for Fall/Winter 2025 was consistent in every look: oversized, ultra-baggy bottoms that pool elegantly at the ankle, their slouch contrasted against shrunken knitwear and outerwear. The collection’s colour palette remained loyal to Coach’s codes, with rich tans, dark chocolate, and faded blacks punctuated by metallic knits, vibrant accessories, beading, and an audacious leopard print that brought the 2000s nods home.
Outerwear took centre stage, with repurposed bombers, lived-in shearling trenches, and faux leopard fur coats adding texture and depth to the narrative. The silhouettes—structured with an ineffable nonchalance—spoke to a youthful versatility that embraces contradiction. Argyle, distressed details and Lurex knits provided a touch of vintage charm, while distressed sweatshirts and ornate negligees brought a sense of old-world romance to ready-to-wear.
Leather goods, a staple of the House, were equally compelling as the new Twin Pocket Bag made its runway debut, offering a reimagined tribute to an archival 1968 design. The Brooklyn and Empire bags returned in playfully shrunken proportions, each rendered in vegetable-tanned Loved Leather and shearling. Their graffiti details paid homage to the artistic essence of New York City. Elsewhere, the Times Square Tabby shimmered in a beaded satin, offering an after-hours option that doesn’t skimp on functionality.
Footwear was equally captivating. The Soho Sneaker, in silver suede and leopard print, served as an emblem of self-expression adorned with charming, handcrafted embellishments. Stuffed animal slippers, block-heeled loafers, and buckle boots also reinforced the collection’s balance of whimsy and practicality, while utility-inspired jewellery added an unexpected industrial edge.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA International.
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