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Here’s Why the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag Serves City-Girl Chic Anywhere You Carry It

Olivia Cigliano

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What does a day in the life look like for a New York City It-girl? Results may vary — but she’s always carrying Coach. When it’s not Fashion Week, she’s likely flitting from an early morning pilates class to a full day at the office, then to an appointment with her best girls and a few rounds of extra-dirty martinis. She’s dressed to the nines for her TikTok ‘fit checks, of course, and has the buzziest new Coach bag before becomes internet famous. So, what’s the Coach bag of the moment? The Coach Times Square Tabby Bag embraces the hustle and bustle of life in the Big Apple for fall, and, to no surprise, it’s selling out in a New York minute.

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Coach is always ahead of trends as it expands the popular Tabby Bag family, from boho-chic Tie Dye Tabby bags to the all-denim Tabby Bag that sold out already for a third time this year. The archival 1970s handbag silhouette hit the top of the Lyst Index’s hottest products ranking in the first half of 2024, and this latest release will no doubt bolster the New York label’s unbeatable momentum well through the end of the year. The Times Square Tabby Bag debuted on the Coach Fall 2024 runway, where ladylike vibes juxtaposed the ironic aesthetics of Gen Z — whether the new bag was carried atop the popular Coach Empire Bag or dripping with eclectic keychains and bag charms.

This new iteration offers a smaller, more compact silhouette than previous Tabby Bags, and, runway stylings aside, the same timeless, elegant design still rings true. It closely resembles the Coach Tabby Bag With Quilting , except this time the washed nappa leather appears inverted, offering intricate visual texture. Available in three size options, the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag seamlessly converts from a shoulder bag to a crossbody with the brand’s signature gold chain strap and comes dressed in indulgently rich colorways for fall, including a deep navy and this season’s prominent burgundy hue .

Storm Reid carries the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag at Coach RTW 2025 during New York Fashion Week; Coach RTW Fall 2024; Lee Young-Ji carries the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag at Coach RTW 2025 during New York Fashion Week
Left to right : Storm Reid carries the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag at Coach RTW 2025 during New York Fashion Week; Coach RTW Fall 2024; Lee Young-Ji carries the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag at Coach RTW 2025 during New York Fashion Week

So what makes the Times Square Tabby Bag a top choice for city girls? It’s an effortlessly versatile design. With two internal compartments (or three if you snag the larger 26 size ), it provides plenty of organized storage for a wallet, portable charger, iPhone, a handful of lipsticks , and other on-the-go essentials without weighing you down. As seen on the runways, the Times Square Tabby is the ideal size for leaning into the double-bagging trend atop your favorite designer work bag (hello happy hour!), or you can dress it up as its own statement à la Jane Birkin with bows, scarves, and Coach’s TikTok-viral charms. The beauty of the Times Square Tabby is that it serves as a classic canvas for day-to-night ensembles, allowing you to showcase your individual style with as many bells and whistles as you desire.

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burgundy quilted shoulder bag with gold hardware
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Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 17 With Quilting

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black quilted shoulder bag with gold hardware

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 17 With Quilting

$395

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Price upon publish date of this article:$395


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white quilted shoulder bag with gold hardware

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 17 With Quilting

$395

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Price upon publish date of this article:$395


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navy quilted shoulder bag with gold hardware

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag With Quilting

$495

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Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag With Quilting

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Coach's Times Square Tabby Bag Is City-Girl Chic Wherever You Carry It
Coach's Times Square Tabby Bag Is City-Girl Chic Wherever You Carry It

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag With Quilting

$495

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Price upon publish date of this article:$495


white quilted shoulder bag with gold hardware
white quilted shoulder bag with gold hardware

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag With Quilting

$495

Buy Now at Coach

Price upon publish date of this article:$495


Coach's Times Square Tabby Bag Is City-Girl Chic Wherever You Carry It
Coach's Times Square Tabby Bag Is City-Girl Chic Wherever You Carry It

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting

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Price upon publish date of this article:$595


Coach Times Square Tabby Bag Outfit Ideas

Demure for Date Night

For a romantic dinner date, you only need to carry the essentials, so opt for an understated mini bag like the Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 17 . The sweet and chic pocketbook fits a phone, makeup compact, keychain, and wallet — though, ideally, you won’t need to use the latter.

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gold drop earrings, black bow tank top, black leather skirt, white strappy heeled sandals, white quilted leather handbag
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Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 17 With Quilting

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Shown with: Coach Taffeta Bow Top ($250), Coach Heritage C Leather Mini Skirt ($495), Coach Kelsey Sandals ($225), Coach Horse And Carriage Front Back Charm Earrings ($145)

Office Siren

If you’re heading to dinner or drinks after a long day of work, bring along a drool-worthy handbag that’ll feel like a prize at the end of the day. The medium-sized Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag With Quilting has two spacious interior pockets for storing essentials for your commute, along with an internal zipper pocket for keeping extra-precious items safe on the subway.

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Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag With Quilting

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Shown with: Coach Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40 ($695), Coach Denim Shirt Dress ($395), Coach Winley Mary Jane Shoes ($175), Coach Pillow Tabby Oval Eyeglasses ($198), Coach Pavé Signature Turnlock Stud Earrings ($65)

Bells And Whistles

The more charms, the better. If you’re feeling inspired by Coach’s runway, start with the large Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting as a big, blank canvas. Then, consider themes or colors you want to play with, like Coach’s New York City iconography charms. Or, keep it eclectic with tons of scarves and chains.

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black quilted handbag, pretzel keychain, apple keychain, yellow taxi keychain, red printed scarf

Coach Times Square Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting

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Shown with: Coach Small Apple Bag Charm ($95), Coach Small Taxi Bag Charm ($95), Coach Small Pretzel Bag Charm ($95), Coach Vintage Signature Print Silk Skinny Scarf ($75)

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Meet the Author

Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content across fashion, beauty, footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Cigliano received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. She is currently based in New York City. At WWD, she reports on top-trending handbags, like new renditions of the iconic Coach Tabby bag.

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