Fall 2025 isn’t just about fashion—it’s about nostalgia, reinvention, and the enduring magic of pieces that feel loved and lived-in. Coach has once again proven that heritage doesn’t mean looking back—it means moving forward, with style, soul, and a story to tell. The brand unveiled its Fall 2025 collection in a spectacular runway presentation at New York City’s iconic Park Avenue Armory. Set against the raw grandeur of the Upper East Side landmark, the show brought Creative Director Stuart Vevers’ latest vision to life—a masterful reimagining of American classics through a modern, youth-driven lens. Rooted in heritage yet charged with fresh energy, the collection reinforced Coach’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and self-expression.
“My vision for Fall was to ground the collection in all the things that make Coach so distinct as a fashion house: our heritage materials and palette, our commitment to repurposing and “re-loving” secondhand garments through craft, and our belief in the power of community and self-expression,” explains Vevers. “There’s a clear, cohesive idea here in terms of materials, silhouette and styling, and that comes from knowing who we are and what we stand for.”
That clarity shone through in the season’s defining silhouette: ultra-baggy, skate-inspired pants in denim, moleskin, and suiting fabrics, paired with shrunken T-shirts, sweatshirts, knits, and jackets. The palette remained true to the house’s signature hues—deep tan, slightly faded black—enriched by the natural textures of mélange jersey, light-wash denim, and striking accents of leopard print, metallic knits, and intricate beading.
Vevers explains that, after finding inspiration by the raw, unfiltered energy of 1990s New York—a city where beauty was found in the unstudied and authenticity reigned—he channeled that immediacy of American sportswear. There’s an undeniable ease in long, fluid lines, a harmony in contrasts: slouchy trousers meet fitted tops, tonal shades of tan, navy, and black nod to Coach’s leather-goods heritage. Thoughtful craftsmanship meets instinctive design, proving once again that true style lies in the balance of heritage and innovation. “I am continuously inspired by the way today’s generation are able to pick up archetypal pieces of the American fashion vocabulary and make them their own,” stated Vevers on Coach’s Instagram. “A sense of working with what you’ve got informed a lot of what is being presented this season.”
Outerwear played a starring role, spanning repurposed cropped bomber jackets, floor-sweeping shearling and leather trenches, duffle coats, peacoats, and a show-stopping faux leopard fur coat. The collection also explored tailoring with a rebellious twist—blazers and vests reimagined with exaggerated, off-kilter proportions. Nods to the relaxed femininity of the 1920s emerged in breezy shift, tank, and drop-pleated dresses, alongside upcycled vintage negligees and beaded gowns. A sense of ease ran through the collection, with cozy, worn-in T-shirts, sweatshirts, and fuzzy footwear evoking childhood nostalgia. Every look was anchored by oversized, puddle-hem pants—effortlessly cool, with a subtle elegance.
Fall 2025 also marked the runway debut of the Twin Pocket Bag, a revival of a Coach archival design from 1968. Making a stylish return were the Brooklyn and Empire bags, now refreshed in compact, playful proportions. Rendered in vegetable-tanned Loved Leather and plush shearling, select pieces featured hand-painted graffiti elements, injecting an artful, streetwise sensibility. While the collection largely leaned into classic Coach hues—think toffee, chestnut, and maple—the Bleecker Bucket Bag offered a vibrant counterpoint, while the Times Square Tabby shimmered with vintage beaded satin for a touch of after-dark glamour.
For its second season, the cult-favourite Soho Sneaker returned to the runway, now reinterpreted in Loved Leather, silver suede, and leopard print. Designed as a personal canvas, each pair evolves with wear, scuffs, and customizations, accompanied by a playful assortment of charms—handmade pom-poms, jewelled bows, and tiny shearling-stuffed animals bursting with personality. Other standout footwear included plush stuffed-animal slippers, buckle boots, block-heeled loafers, and kitten-heel sandals. Jewelry embraced an industrial-meets-whimsical aesthetic, with hardware-inspired charms shaped like screwdrivers and wingnuts, alongside personalized nameplate necklaces and bold, colour-saturated sunglasses.
For those eager to shop the collection, select pieces—including the coveted Empire Carryall, the Leopard Faux Fur Coat, and graffiti-embellished Coach (Re)Loved bags—are already available online and at Coach Soho and Coach House on Fifth Avenue.
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Words Kelsey Barnes
