Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day find, a graduation gift, or are hoping to treat yourself to a new accessory, Coach has tons of fresh styles to take you through the warm-weather months ahead. From bestsellers in updated fabrications and colorways to recent launches (like the Twisted Tabby and the Jet), the brand’s new arrivals section is stacked with statement-making options.
Coach touches on several spring handbag trends like breezy, slouchy silhouettes and retro east-west styles. There’s also a focus on more playful designs like butter-yellow shoulder bags and nostalgic bag charms. And you can’t escape the denim craze, because the brand continues to elevate its popular styles with the classic fabric.
Below, shop some of our favorite Coach handbags and charms to upgrade your everyday and evening wear looks this spring and summer.
East-West Bags
The east-west bag has made its comeback, and Coach has jumped on the retro-inspired baguette trend. From oblong bodies (like the Jet Shoulder Bag) to extra-long straps (on the Swing Zip Bag), these new Coach finds are great for elevating spring outfits, especially in the bright white and bubblegum pink colorways.
Butter Yellow Bags
We can’t help but smile when seeing people drenched in butter yellow clothing and accessories. The trending color is joyful and playful but chic, and now you can own a Coach bag in the new “Moonlight” colorway. For an everyday look, opt for a hobo silhouette or a curved zip-up style. For a night out, consider the iconic Tabby style in its new “twisted” design or a slim shoulder bag.
Slouchy Shoulder Bags
A slouchy bag is an effortlessly cool style you need in your closet. One viral style in particular — the Brooklyn Bag — is a key silhouette, and it just became spring-ready with a new “Bluebell” color. From durable canvas and polished pebble leather to trendy suede, Coach’s casual-yet-chic, slouchy styles are perfect for day-to-night wear.
Denim Bags
Preparing for festival season or the Cowboy Carter tour? Consider sporting a Coach denim bag (an editor favorite) for a pop of Western flair or a bold denim-on-denim look. The brand has given its popular crossbodies and shoulder bags the denim treatment through nostalgic patchwork and logo-covered designs that are begging to be shown off.
Bag Charms
Last spring, bag charms skyrocketed in popularity, and this spring, the quirkier they are, the better. Coach’s newest bag charms are nostalgic (think: iconic NYC symbols) and foodie-approved (lemons and pretzels). The brand also sells them in curated charm clusters or as bundles paired with a bag to get an all-in-one look.
“Ugly-cute.” “A sense of nostalgia.” “A gremlin on LSD.” “Either you get it or you don’t.” There’s no denying the global cult following that plushie bag charms, and the TikTok-viral Labubu, have garnered — and these are just some of the standout responses fans and collectors shared with me when discussing the trend.
Personalization has made a major comeback, and handbag straps heavily adorned with bag charms are one of the easiest and most joyful ways to customize our everyday pieces. But rather than luxury charms from Loewe, Prada, and Gucci, furry animal-like plushies (like Monchhichi, Miffy, Hello Kitty, and Crybaby) are the hot style, with Labubu being the most viral, coveted plushie charm you can own right now.
I’m talking about the furry, wide-grinning creatures — aka The Monsters — designed by Hong Kong-born illustrator Kasing Lung. Originally a book series character, Labubu became a physical plushie when toy company Pop Mart created them in 2019. They’re sold as limited-edition “blind box” collections (like Macaron and Angel In Clouds) both online and in Pop Mart stores, so you can never be sure the exact design you’re going to get. “It’s like an accessible lottery ticket. You know you’re gonna win, and it’s gonna be cute,” says Cameron Tarzaban, who works in the cannabis industry. (However, some fans search for specific styles on StockX and eBay to secure the exact design they want.)
But how and why did they get so popular? What’s their appeal? After seeing a London-based artist wearing an orange Monchhichi charm on her tweed Chanel bag, I knew I needed to investigate this quirky high-low trend. So I spoke with several avid plushie collectors (including Labubu loyalists) and bag charm lovers to learn more.
Most interviewees (ranging between Gen Z and millennial in age) discovered Labubus around springtime 2024, seeing them in TikTok unboxings and hauls or being toted around by pop megastars. “People like Lisa and Rihanna — people who are pop culture phenoms and very well-dressed celebrities — having their co-sign obviously is going to make things cool,” says New York-based beauty and style writer Tayler Adigun, who happily got the same pink Lychee Berry style that Rihanna was pictured wearing on her Louis Vuitton Soft Speedy bag.
Social media manager, Blossom Ruby Brown, similarly says: “I got into Labubu right after Lisa started posting about them. I’m not a K-pop girl, but it was through the virality that Lisa brought to Labubu that then brought it to my For You Page.”
Many have been interested in bag charms for even longer, though, with several interviewees collecting them while traveling to places like Japan, France, South Korea, and Taiwan. Freelance fashion writer Shelby Ying Hyde noted that bag charm personalization has been part of Asian culture for a long time, and explains: “I went to Japan and that further progressed my interest in this. I noticed that everyone had some sort of plushie keychain, whether they’re Gen Z or an older man going to the office. It seems to be a way for people to show a level of individuality and personality.”
So how do people style their Labubus and the like? Culture freelance writer Sofia Viera shares: “Last year, I was going into the office again so I needed a work bag, but it wasn’t going to be boring because I’m not boring. My first one was a backpack with a Sanrio plushie.” They also explained that they intentionally buy specific plushies for specific bags, noting that they pair especially well with puffy Baggu bags.
Houston-based senior sales engineer Alexa Peavey does a few things with her Labubu: attaches it to her travel backpack, to her vintage Fendi bag, or ties a skinny silk scarf into a bow onto it. Meanwhile, global PR and event planner James Hagenberg adds his Labubu, Tamagotchi, and additional charms onto a carabiner, which he swaps between bags or his pants’ belt loops.
Similarly, Tarzaban, enjoys attaching their Labubus onto their belts, saying: “Once you break free of the mold that there are rules, you can put that Labubu anywhere, and that’s really freeing.”
But there’s more context for why these plushies have amassed so much popularity and global fascination. And one of the major reasons seems to be a craving to reconnect with our inner child. “We lose that innocence and magic that we had as kids. So these collectibles and these plushies kind of enhance that feeling for us again,” says New York-based editor Jane Kim. “I feel like we’re able to bond and connect and giggle, and it just brings that child-like bond of trading toys.”
Nostalgia, and the mood-boosting feelings that come with it, is therefore another contributor to this trend’s success. “As someone who grew up in the Claire’s and Icing era, it feels very nostalgic,” says Ying Hyde.
London-based content creator and writer Amy Stockwell — who had Monchhichi-designed nails at the time of our chat — adds: “I think for a lot of people it gives them a sense of nostalgia. I love that people are discovering collecting again, or a fascination with toys.”
Likewise, publicist Simone Francese — who previously ran a Japanese nail art salon and discovered Monchhichis and Sonny Angels through her technicians and customers — explains: “I looked at it and I totally got it. It hits home to my Sanrio heart going to the mall as a pre-teen.” Francese also thinks: “It’s sort of like a little escapism. And it’s not this designer piece that you saved up for. It’s something that everyone can pretty much take part in.” She adds: “It’s so insane looking. It literally looks like a gremlin on LSD. I think it’s so playful in a time that also feels very serious. Either you get it or you don’t.”
Labubu, and collectible plushie keychains in general, have created a kind of subculture and meaningful communities. Peavey called them out as a conversation starter, and Viera claims that they’re a great way to make friends in the wild. Tarzaban agrees, explaining: “Since we’re in such a digital age, we crave something physical so deeply, and this is a bond that you can have with people, unspoken.”
Several interviewees also shared that Labubus allow under-represented communities to connect and joyfully express themselves. Stockwell shares that her love of collecting trinkets brought Labubu to her attention. “I collect from a point of view that makes me happy because I’m autistic,” she says. “If there’s a whimsical little guy that’s like a weird figurine, I’m going to buy it.”
Brown, who affectionately calls Labubu “ugly-cute,” says: “I have always been someone who reconnects with my younger self, and my transition kind of forced me to nurture my younger self in certain ways. And I actually think that a lot of what’s going on with Labubu right now around the world is that people are finding comfort in easily accessible comfort.”
Meanwhile, Adigun further explains her connection to Labubu. “As a Black woman, I don’t want to have something that doesn’t necessarily represent me. For example, Sonny Angel — I can feel excluded from those things. It’s a little white baby, which is cute, but doesn’t really make sense for me to have on my phone. So, these little monster babies are just furry and hairy. It’s a little bit easier for me.”
While Labubus used to be more accessible to buy, the limited-quantity drops combined with a rapid rise in popularity have made the shopping experience somewhat stressful for people, since they tend to sell out almost instantaneously, leaving fans with empty carts.
This has also prompted a larger discussion on whether people are buying them for joy, or for clout. “I think for a lot of people, it’s because their favorite celebrity or influencer is buying them, which I find quite disheartening,” says Stockwell, adding: “It’s become more of a cultural icon; like a status symbol to have one now, rather than it actually having any enjoyment for a lot of people.”
But interactive museum worker Lana Humes embraces the attention her Labubu brings. “I’ve had people stop me on the street to compliment it. One time a girl said it was the first one she’d seen in person and she asked to hold it. It’s like its own little celebrity!”
And when predicting the longevity of collecting and styling Labubus and plushie bag charms, some consider them a fad (“I enjoy it and I think it’s silly and fun, but it definitely will be a faux pas in a few months,” says Hagenberg), while others favor them lasting (“It gives me hope that this trend will last for a long time since it is tapping into something we used to do in the past,” says Adigun).
Speaking with fans and collectors genuinely filled me with joy because of their joy and enthusiasm. Learning about this whimsical universe and everyone’s personal reasons for accessorizing with plushies was eye-opening, and revealed just how prominent “little treat culture” has become in culturally serious times. (I see a plushie keychain every time I leave the house now.)
So if you want to experiment with styling plushie bag charms, like myself, don’t stress over getting the newest (impossible-to-cart-up) style. Instead, get excited to discover and gradually collect playful designs that speak to you and make your inner child’s heart sing. Then, when you look at your bag, you’ll get — as Kim says — a “boost of serotonin.”
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Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find our editor-approved lineup of the best to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now.
So while we wait to see the evening unfold, we’re turning our attention to the new fashion and beauty launches making waves this month. From a new spring scent to a major designer collaboration, click through the slideshow ahead to learn about everything heading your way this May.
Levi's is combining its rich Americana history with Japanese-inspired craftsmanship and contemporary, elevated aesthetics in its new collection: Blue Tab. Find elevated takes on classic Levi's jeans, plus new styles of tops, skirts, and outerwear — think column jeans made with Japanese denim, a ruffled top, a seamed maxi skirt, and a barn jacket. Prices range from $178 to $368.
A new season often calls for switching up your scent, and Chanel’s latest fragrance couldn’t have come at a better time. Joining the colorful Chance cohort, Splendide’s lilac liquid is both fruity and floral, blending sparkling raspberry with powdery violet. Its heart notes include sweet rose geranium, some of which was even grown in Chanel’s perfumery garden in the South of France. Notes of cedar and white musk round out the fragrance. This is a spring scent if there ever was one.
If you’ve seen people walking around with beautifully woven basket bags this spring, they are likely from Dragon Diffusion. Known for its colorful leather and intricate braiding, the Brussels-based brand is now collaborating with our favorite dress brand Rixo for a limited-edition seven-piece accessories collection. The handcrafted pieces incorporate Rixo’s love of vintage fashion, taking inspiration from traditional woven leather bags. Comprised of a large basket bag, a smaller shoulder bag, and braided statement belts, the collection has European Summer written all over it.
Pre-orders start on May 2 and shop at Rixofrom May 12.
The Charlotte Tilbury kajal eye pencils are much-loved for many reasons, namely the creamy formula, long-lasting power, and sparkling shades. The product has had a revamp for spring, introducing a new smudger tip for creating an effortless lived-in look, plus four brand new shades. For those who like a metallic finish, Smoked Bronze is a classic warm brown with flecks of pink and orange. For a statement eye, Hypnotic Peacock is the perfect shimmering green, or go for Sapphire Nights for a deep ocean blue. Don’t worry, there’s something for matte lovers, too, with sophisticated plum shade Fig Smoulder adding a perfect pop of color.
If you’re familiar with content creator Lilly Sisto, you probably covet her sense of style. Now you can channel her effortless New York-City-meets-European aesthetic with her new collection with Spanish handbag brand Mercules. The Mercules x Lilly Sisto limited-edition capsule features four styles, such as a woven basket bag with leather straps, a spacious gingham tote bag, and a compact shoulder bag that can also be worn as a crossbody. “This collaboration was about creating a collection that feels deeply personal but incredibly wearable,” Sisto said in a press release. “I wanted to reimagine the types of bags I reach for every summer vacation — ones that feel luxurious, a little nostalgic, and tell a story of summer adventures.”
Summer is coming and if you’re lucky, that might mean travelling to somewhere hot and beachy. NARS’ latest drop speaks to this sandy dream, with a South of France-inspired eye, cheek, and lip collection. Housed in compacts modeled after the famous striped sun umbrellas, the cheek palettes come in four different shade sets, each containing two blushes, a highlighter, and a silky bronzer. For the eyes, the collection has a new set of shadow sticks, including lavender, champagne, and burgundy shimmers. But if it’s a glittering lip you’re after, the Afterglow Lip Oils offer hues like classic Orgasm (a peachy gold) to Wondrous, a tart berry shade.
To celebrate the imminent arrival of summer, Roksanda Ilinčić is teaming up with & Other Stories to launch a sunset-inspired collection. Embracing bold oranges, reds, and yellows, the capsule speaks to the London fashion designer’s love of bold silhouettes, with layered ruffle dresses with statement sleeves, sculptural sun hats, linen blazers, and pearl earrings.
When it comes to shoes, all-day comfort and fashion can be hard to find in a single pair. Enter Dr. Scholl’s x Favorite Daughter. The footwear brand, known for its supportive styles, has teamed up with Erin and Sara Foster’s fashion label to reimagine two Dr. Scholl’s staples. The first is the Heartbreak Heel, a take on the OG Dr. Scholl’s sandals, which now feature a kitten heel (a first for the brand) and come in five different colorways (including the textural Toffee Calf Hair). There’s also a new version of the TikTok-popular FD01 sneakers, with a cushion-y sole and two shades on offer.
The original Shiseido sunblock stick was viral for a reason, thanks to its easy glide application, water-resistant capabilities and all-around handbag friendliness. Now, the beloved product has been reformulated, this time with 65% skincare ingredients, including nourishing argan oil and Profense CL (botanicals that help prevent skin damage and dark spots). Easily applied before or after makeup, this is made for those seeking powerful sun protection with a lightweight finish.
Have you always wanted to raid an It Girl’s wardrobe? Well, now you can, thanks to model-designer Alexa Chung teaming up with Vinted to resell some seriously covetable items. The collaboration means 28 pieces from Chung’s closet will be on sale, including metallic Dries Van Noten trainers, a Dôen silk slip, Saint Laurent ballet flats, Gucci sunglasses, and a rhinestone Prada bag. Plus, all the proceeds go to Endometriosis UK, a charity supporting women through diagnosis and treatment.
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