We Can Pretty Much Guarantee Your Graduate Wants a Coach Bag

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Graduation season is mere weeks away, and we’ve already identified the must-have gift for graduates: a Coach bag.

Hear us out: As recent grads go out into the world and start full-time adulting, a trusty bag makes the stressful transition a tad easier. And over the last couple of years, Coach has definitively emerged as the designer brand that Gen Z loves most. It’s not surprising: The brand comes through in offering versatile styles that fit any occasion, be it a new job, spring break, music festival (hello Coachella!) or anything in between.

Need an everyday carryall? The Coach Brooklyn Tote is the ultimate grab-and-go bag. Available in multiple sizes, it’s known for its slightly slouchy silhouette and grained leather exterior. Its largest size makes for the perfect work bag (just in time for job application season!), comfortably fitting a laptop and other commuting essentials. Once the weekend rolls around, it easily transforms into a schlepping bag for hauling groceries or other errand pickups.

Looking for a more compact purse? Take your pick from Coach’s desirable-yet-timeless shoulder bags. If you want our two cents, you can never go wrong with the Tabby, Teri or Nolita. All three styles are practical in silhouette — easy to slip over the shoulder; fits keys, wallet, beauty products and other essentials; and can be styled up or down — yet offer plenty of unique flair. The iconic Teri and Nolita each have a subtly nostalgic Y2K vibe (but at this point we’d call them both classics), while the newer Tabby comes in many colors and finishes (as well as “(Re)Loved” versions that reduce environmental impact). For a personalized touch, nearly all Coach bags can be decorated with charms, pins and chains.