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Product Identifiers

PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100847849775

ISBN-139780847849772

eBay Product ID (ePID)220280305

Product Key Features

Book TitleCoach : a Story of New York Cool

Number of Pages290 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFashion & Accessories, Fashion, Fashion & Style, Subjects & Themes / Fashion

Publication Year2016

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Photography, Self-Help, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorJoel Dinerstein

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight103.7 Oz

Item Length14.6 in

Item Width11.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2016-945026

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal746.920922

SynopsisCelebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of this iconic luxury fashion brand, this book presents a vibrant visual survey of Coach's continual exploration and redefinition of American style, infused with its distinctively cool New York City spirit. At the heart of Coach, arguably one the world's most recognizable fashion brands, is its effortless New York style, cutting-edge design, craftsmanship, and authenticity. This volume explores the evolution of this American company, from its beginnings in 1941 in a small loft as a manufacturer of leather goods to its transformation into a revered international fashion and lifestyle brand. Inspired by the pulsating energy of New York City in the 1960s, the company's owners Miles and Lillian Cahn cultivated an entirely new Coach brand that offered not only men's leather goods, but also women's handbags, totes, small leather goods, and other accessories envisioned by the legendary American sportswear designer Bonnie Cashin. Each creative director from Cashin to Stuart Vevers, the company's current head of creative since 2013, continued to evolve the modern definition of "American cool" in the relaxed aesthetic and effortless style of Coach's designs. This richly illustrated volume features both recent and archival photography, ranging from product design sketches to iconic advertising campaigns, and imagery of Coach's inspirational references from celebrity figures to the electrifying, fast-paced cityscapes of New York City. A definitive volume of the brand's celebrated heritage, Coach will be treasured by its devoted customers and fashion, style, and cultural enthusiasts alike., Coach is a rich, visual tribute to the long-standing heritage on the iconic New York brand through an exploration not only of the company's history but through its deeply-rooted source of inspiration - the concept of "American cool" - whether its American style icons, blues jeans, or jazz and bebop. In the vein of Ralph Lauren, this book belongs on the bookshelves of readers interested in modern American style, New York and popular culture. This illustrated volume is an unprecedented history of Coach's trajectory from a small family-run leather manufacturer founded in 1941 to a globally-recognized fashion brand specializing in effortlessly modern and functional luxury bags and accessories.

LC Classification NumberTT505.A1