Its been awhile since I’ve seen anything interesting at Coach. I’m so sick of the signature canvas, and I’m undecided on this new patchwork line. It seemed like the designers at Coach were asleep at the wheel, not coming out with anything new or different.

But I did a double take when I saw the Leather pleated hobo. Simple, but not boring. Classic, but a little funky. I love the chain that crosses the front and the lovely pleats. My only complaint is that that hardware only comes in brass, where I would prefer a silver tone.

Honorable mention goes to the Chelsea Turnlock hobo.

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