This Coach Empire Carryall Keeps Selling Out

Coach will forever be embedded in the handbag world, often being the entry brand into the accessory world for many. It was for me, and for that reason (and more), it forever holds a big part of my handbag journey.

Different bags from the brand have become sought after in recent years, but genuine excitement hit a viral moment with the new Coach Empire Carryall, and this bag’s largest version continues to sell out.

The Sizes & Details of the Coach Empire Carryall Bags

This is the new Coach Empire Carryall, a bag that is “meant to give a sense of real life,” as Stuart Vevers puts it. The bag’s natural grain leather is smooth yet still is meant to emulate a workhorse of a bag. Gone is the notion of that perfectly pristine bag, and back is the idea that a bag is meant to tell our story. It is intended to hold our most personal items, be used, loved, and serve a purpose.

This silhouette is vintage-inspired with its curved top, zip-top closure, and interior buckles that expand the side gussets. This very shape has taken over the handbag world, and you might feel like it is reminiscent of The Row Margaux. It is for me, too, which isn’t a bad thing.

This bag is both soft and structured, and Coach offers different sizes. The largest size, the 48, is the version that has received the most social media attention and love (it is also the version that happens to keep selling out).

An optional shoulder strap allows these bags to be carried by hand or over the shoulder, making them true usable designs. Different colors are also offered, each befitting the bag’s design and the approaching fall and winter seasons.

Better yet, the prices in this entire bag family are under $900.

Empire Carryall Comes to Life

How Vevers styled these bags for the Coach Fall 2024 show aligns with the significant moments happening in the bag world. Bag charms that tie back to the brand’s deep-rooted NYC heritage and roots, small bags attached, and ball caps give a casual appeal that feels very street-style inspired.

The other obvious mention is that big bags are back. While four different sizes are offered, the largest 48-inch size receives the most attention. While I always want to ensure I carry the right bag for the occasion, I also need a practical bag with a ton. I may have found my match in my quest for the perfect travel bag.