Coach has a history that spans more than half a century and was started as a family-run workshop in a Manhattan loft. The founder of Coach was first inspired by a baseball glove, with its distinctive markings and how supple it became with use. After refining the material, making it softer and stronger, he created Coach's first handbag. Since then, innovations in leather finishes, new grains and colors, and modern materials continue to drive the brand’s design team.