Coach is bringing a new inspiring collection to stores in collaboration with late American artist Tom Wesselmann. The playful collection sees Coach Classics like the Swinger and Rogue in a new look with Wesselmann’s signature prints and colourful illustrations, for example, lips, cartoonish objects, flowers and more. But the collection also consists of ready-to-wear accessories, jackets, skirts and tops.
In a press release, creative director Stuart Vevers says, “Like my collections for Coach, Tom Wesselmann’s work is inspired by the extraordinary found in the every day and the universal references that bring us together. Sensory and joyful, our collaboration is a tribute to the sense of pleasure Tom found in the process of creating. I’m very honoured to have worked with his family to bring it to life and proud to share his work with a new generation.”
The collection includes five bags in the signature C monogram print and extensive red Tom Wesselmann lip illustrations. Top handle bag, shoulder bag, crossbody or a backpack – no matter what purse person you are, you can find your perfect bag in this fun and iconic print.
The collection’s heart is the Coach Rogue Top Handle, which comes in two different styles. With the leather-covered chain strap, you have the perfect day-to-night bag for every day. You can get it either in ivory with a black expressive lip motive or in light camel with a subtle rose and perfume print.
The clothing items in this collection are bold, fun and cool. The denim jacket and skirt feature a big still life print, while the other items are more subtle.
To finish off your Coach x Tom Wesselmann look, you can accessorize it with playful lips and lipstick earrings, a beaded bracelet and a charm necklace. Even your keys can get the Wesselmann treatment with sparkly lip charms in different colours.
Words by Maxi Pfeifer
Header image: @artestarnyc
