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Hands Down, This Is The Most Covetable Holiday Accessory Of The Season

An It-girl bag for all the season’s festivities.

by Andrea Gale

You may have already begun to plan your holiday outfits (or, if you’re me, blast Mariah Carey). Before you stress about updating your wardrobe for the impending festivities, consider the power and ease of simply adding a new handbag. I’m convinced that the Coach Times Square Tabby shoulder bag is, hands down, the most covetable holiday accessory of the season. Timeless yet modern, it’s a versatile bag offered in rich, subtle hues that immediately infuse a touch of luxury into any ensemble. And with the holidays right around the corner, having the Times Square Tabby on your radar for gifting is also a savvy move for the fashion-minded on your list.

The Times Square Tabby bag is ideal for accessorizing all the party-ready frocks of the holiday season — pair the merlot version with shimmering gold for a luxe play in contrasts or opt for the deep navy Tabby paired with shades of blue and black for a chic tonal look. It’s also ideal to accessorize: Consider layering on bag charms like influencer Emma Brooks McAllister or yennisng. And, if you’re eyeing the Times Square Tabby for gifting, the perennially chic black version is guaranteed to please even the hardest-to-please fashion girlies on your gift list.

Discover The Times Square Tabby

After more than 80 years producing chic, quality pieces, Coach has cemented its status as a design icon for mastering the ability to honor its roots and remain current.

A Modern Classic Rooted In Vintage DNA

When designing the Times Square Tabby, Coach took inspiration from the quilted bags that became so popular in the ‘90s. Coach’s version is rendered in washed and weathered nappa leather, with the geometric quilted design is set at a slight angle — for a look that’s vintage and of-the-moment at once. The squared-off shape of the bag feels fresh, too, given the prevalence of slender baguette bags in the design world; rounded ever-so-slightly at the sides, the shape subverts expectations even as it nods to its heritage through gleaming gold hardware, complete with a signature Coach “C” clasp.

The Colorways Whisper Rather Than Shout

The Times Square Tabby is offered in shades that feel unexpected yet thoroughly on-trend — the aforementioned merlot and navy, as well as classic chalk and black. Since each of the colorways can be worn year-round, you literally can’t go wrong — and that’s why you also shouldn’t sleep on this when it comes to gift-giving. These rich, versatile neutrals are designed to pair with virtually any aesthetic, and the heritage-quality craftsmanship will last the recipient for years to come.

It’s Multifunctional Without The Bulk

She might be compact, but the Times Square Tabby can fit all your party essentials. Designed with snap closure and an inner zipper pocket as well as a multifunctional inner pocket, you can keep small essentials like your lip balm or keys separate and secure from your wallet and phone — and there’s an outer snap pocket in case you prefer to have your phone readily accessible. Two adjustable, detachable straps offer the ultimate in versatility; use the longer strap to style it as a crossbody, or the short glittering chain and leather strap for wear as a shoulder bag.

Explore The Tabby Family

The original Tabby has inspired countless versions over the years — but nothing hits like the original, a sleek baguette first designed in the ‘70s. Available in the smaller Tabby 20 and the large-scale Tabby 26 with two detachable straps and heavy metal hardware, the flagship design remains fresh and relevant decades after its debut — with the kind of heritage-quality ingredients and craftsmanship that ensures; you’ll wear your own Tabby forever. Take some time to view some standouts from the Tabby collection.