New York, December 16, 2016 – Coach, Inc. (NYSE: COH, SEHK: 6388), a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brandstoday announced its partnership with the actress and singer Selena Gomez. The collaboration with Coach will be wide ranging and commence with her appearing in Coach's fall 2017 fashion campaign. It will also include a special design project with Coach Executive Creative Director Stuart Vevers. In addition, Ms. Gomez will partner with the Coach Foundation in its support of Step Up, the national organization dedicated to the empowerment of teen girls from under-resourced communities.
Wrapping up its 75th Anniversary year, Coach has a long tradition of innovation in handcrafted women's and men's accessories. Most recently, Coach has been undergoing a bold transformation returning to its heritage in leather, once again becoming the go-to resource for authentic, original, modern handbags and accessories, as a globally recognized fashion lifestyle brand.
Selena Gomez said. "I have always loved the Coach brand and am truly thrilled to be representing America's Original House of Leather. Coach has always stood for quality, authenticity and craftsmanship and I am a big fan of its cool new direction. I am excited be featured in its advertising campaigns and to be working with Stuart Vevers on a special product collaboration for next fall. I am also pleased to share a vision with the Coach Foundation in helping to bring awareness and support to Step Up's mission of empowering teen girls in underserved communities."
Executive Creative Director Stuart Vevers added, "The woman I design for is authentic, honest and possesses a romantic charm mixed with a cool, confident attitude. Selena embodies all of these qualities perfectly -- but the fact that she has always loved Coach, and believed so strongly in our philanthropic mission, made her a true Coach Girl."
ABOUT COACH, INC.:
Coach, Inc. is a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. The Coach brand was established in New York City in 1941, and has a rich heritage of pairing exceptional leathers and materials with innovative design. Coach is sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, and through Coach's website at www.coach.com. In 2015, Coach acquired Stuart Weitzman, a global leader in designer footwear, sold in more than 70 countries and through its website at www.stuartweitzman.com. Coach, Inc.'s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol COH and Coach's Hong Kong Depositary Receipts are traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the symbol 6388.
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