Finding the perfect everyday bag is a serious quest—it can feel like a full-time job. There are certain must-haves: a sleek look, versatility, quality, and enough space to hold a surprising amount of stuff. After testing options for months, I finally found the one: the Coach Empire Carryall.
It instantly met all my criteria, but more importantly, it keeps up with my long days—from morning coffee to afternoon meetings to evening dinners—carrying what feels like my entire life (sometimes neatly) inside.
I avoid switching bags whenever possible because it always leads to trouble: a favorite lip liner disappears, a phone charger goes missing, or I can’t get into work because my ID is lost. As someone loyal to one bag (most of the time), I prefer classic shapes and colors, which makes personalization key to making it feel like my own. Lately, I’ve been deep into bag charms, which now decorate all my totes and carryalls. A tiny London heart charm for a nod to home, an oversized tassel for drama, always with a printed scarf or a pair of wired headphones peeking out. Size is crucial—it has to fit my laptop, which this one does, and then some. Let me show you with a day in my life alongside the Coach Empire Carryall 40.
The Morning Coffee Run
On busy days, I treat myself to a quiet morning coffee before the chaos starts. It’s my personal time to plan the day ahead. I never leave the house empty-handed, so my Coach Empire Carryall comes with me, holding everything from my daily planner to my current book and all the little essentials that make me feel put together. Packing it has become a ritual I genuinely enjoy. Because the bag is so lightweight on its own, you can really fill it up without worry.
The Office Commute
On my way to 1 World Trade Center, the real heavy lifting begins. In goes my laptop, plus all the extras to get me through to evening drinks (think: extra beauty items, a change of sweater, etc.). It’s spacious enough to hold everything I could need, yet stays structured and polished no matter how much I pack—making it the ultimate work bag and my chic, reliable sidekick.
The Evening Outfit Change
What I love most about the Coach Empire Carryall is its versatility. It transitions effortlessly from office hours to after-hours, saving me from the dreaded bag swap. Its sleek black leather and classic ladylike silhouette go with virtually anything. Tonight, I’m heading to the Vogue holiday party. I slipped into the Vogue closet to change into my evening look: Coach’s star-printed dress from the resort collection and a pair of silver kitten heels. And of course, my trusted carryall came right along with me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about a Vogue Shopping Editors Coach Bag designed to answer questions from curious fashion enthusiasts to seasoned handbag lovers
Beginner General Questions
Q What exactly is a Vogue Shopping Editors Coach Bag
A Its not one specific bag It refers to the Coach bag chosen and used daily by a Vogue Shopping Editora fashion expert who curates and shops for the latest trends It represents a bag thats both stylish and practical enough for their demanding job
Q Why would a Vogue editor choose Coach Isnt it a more accessible brand
A Absolutely Thats often the point Editors love mixing high and low fashion Coach is celebrated for its highquality leather timeless American designs and durabilitykey for someone constantly on the move between shows appointments and events
Q What are the most common styles they carry
A Youll typically see roomy handsfree styles like the Coach Tabby 26 or 30 the Coach Studio Bag or a classic Coach Field Tote Function is as important as form
Q Whats usually inside their bag
A A mix of professional essentials and personal items a slim laptop or iPad a notebook a portable phone charger multiple phones for work a sleek wallet sunglasses a compact beauty touchup kit and often a spare pair of shoes
Advanced Practical Questions
Q How do they keep such a lightcolored or smooth leather bag from getting ruined
A They are strategic Many opt for pebbled leather or grained finishes which are more scratchresistant They use bag organizers to protect the interior and are diligent about conditioning the leather Sometimes a little character is embraced as part of the bags story
Q Whats their secret to making a practical bag look editorial and highfashion