This $7,000 Limited-Edition Coach Bag Is the Brand’s Most Luxurious and Lust-Worthy Release We’ve Ever Seen
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Coach, known for its sumptuous but affordable leather goods, has introduced its most opulent bag yet. The Idol Bag 23, cut in genuine Alligator, is the epitome of luxury, and with only three left in stock, it’s going fast.
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The New York brand has long been synonymous with heritage and excellence, and a go-to designer handbag brand for its impeccable craftsmanship. For decades, Coach has remained at the forefront of the fashion industry, setting trends and redefining luxury. We’ve covered the viral popularity of the Tabby Shoulder Bag and its enduring charm with Gen Z, but the Idol Bag speaks to the cool, quiet luxury trend we’ve seen everywhere, ushering in an expanded offering for the luxury customer craving an understated statement.
Cut in a sleek, sexy, black Alligator, the Idol 23 bag is long, lean, and can hold all of your essentials; a cell phone, keys, a card case, and lip balm. With two straps, one for the shoulder and another that wears like a crossbody bag, you’ve got an opportunity to make your day-to-day handbag a little more elevated, or take it out at night for your fanciest events, whether it be a night at the opera or a birthday dinner. The chunky chain feels like a throwback to the ’80s, as an enhancing element to the minimalist bag silhouette. An oversized magnetic ‘C’ closure in polished brass straddles the line of eye-catching but not obvious — a signature Coach sentiment.
The Alligator Idol bag isn’t the only purse Coach has crafted in exotic skin: the Rogue 20 comes in two gorgeous Alligator colorways (including a very on-trend Oxblood), while the Idol bag in the standard and 23 sizes comes in gorgeous, glossy python. These exotics are produced in a limited run, posing an opportunity to get in on the exclusivity as one of the lucky few who scored a bag.
Alligator has been a lavish material used in leather goods since the 19th century, featuring an ultra-durable finish that’s scratch-, water-, and stain-resistant. The deluxe price point is well worth the investment, as alligator-made products are long-lasting, durable, and carry a sleek, sensual, and natural enamel sheen, creating a striking look on the wearer. Case in point? Alligator has long been sourced and used in items like cowboy boots, where durability and function are top priority.
Whether you’re bringing out your spring clothing and are looking for a luxurious complimentary bag (we love the blue python colorway) or a timeless, sexy night-out bag like the black alligator silhouette, Coach has options. While the Oxblood color on the Rogue 20 is something we’ve seen on runway after runway, the depth of the color also feels like something you’ve found in your chic grandmother’s closet, elegant and timeless.
Exotics are known to come at a higher price point, but these Coach bags are great entry points for those looking to splurge, but not break the bank. With a $7,000 Idol bag being the most expensive one of the collection, it’s still moderately priced compared to other luxury houses, where exotic bags can often start at five figures.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best exotic offerings from Coach below, so take your chance to elevate your style and make a statement before it’s too late.
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Coach Idol Bag 23 in Alligator
Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
$7,000.00
Price upon publish date of this article: $7,000.00
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Coach Rogue 20 in Oxblood Alligator
Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
$5,000.00
Price upon publish date of this article: $5,000.00
Coach Idol Bag in Python
Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
$2,800.00
Price upon publish date of this article: $2,800.00
Coach Idol Bag 23 in Python
Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
$2,200.00
Price upon publish date of this article: $2,200.00
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Fernando Snellings is a contributing beauty and fashion writer for WWD. An alumni of the School of Visual Arts, Snellings has worked in various roles in the fashion industry for several years. As a freelance writer, he actively keeps his finger on the pulse on the latest fashion and beauty trends, including hot products from brands like Coach.
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