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Coach at La Palmera in Corpus Christi TX.

As any fashion plate knows, a good handbag and shoes make the enviable ensemble. Lucky for shoppers, Coach offers an unrivaled selection of both of these beautiful things. Handbag collections are adoringly named, each offering a sassy definition of what lifestyle it is best-suited for. Designs offer an exuberant array of deliciously daring details like muted-metallics, butter-soft slouchy silhouettes, graffiti patterns, mod font artwork, as well as unexpected fabrics featuring high-gloss crinkle patent and shimmery sateen. The “Signature C” logo weaves its way into both traditional leather and textile colors like black and khaki, but coral, pink, lilac and lime prevail for play. Styles are grand or petite, structured and freestyle. The Coach Satchels and Shoppers are long-time roomier favorites, while the Wristlet is perfect for evenings out when-besides your date-a lipstick, cell phone, mints and cash are the only necessary objects.

Coach’s casual and fancy footwear makes for such effortless style it’s no wonder we all want it. Designs are dainty for relaxing days with leather power flowers and bows on toes, while the office-into-evening look longs for the fabric-covered four-inch heel or a trendy, patent platform pump. Going for weekend casual? Coach is known for its logo-adorned ballet flats and snazzy sneakers, which are now available in mixed-media designs in a variety of happy hues.

From bags to baubles, Coach has indeed become an icon of American spirit.