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Level Up Your Back-To-Life Style With Fall’s Boldest Accessory Trends

With stand-out pieces from the Coach x Jean-Michel Basquiat collection.

by Marie Lodi

Fall can be a time for reflection and reevaluation, especially when it comes to your wardrobe. Whether you’re traveling, booking social events, or heading back to school, the new season offers so many excuses to update your look. While you may be busy manifesting your apparel goals, don’t forget about the outfit-making accessories. They’re a great way to refresh your closet without having to buy an entirely new wardrobe. A great bag can become the hero of all your fall looks.

If you have a lot on your schedule, you’re going to need accessories that you can count on — and Coach is always a certified winner in that department. The iconic brand is a veritable global fashion house now, but its New York heritage (est. 1941) ensures every piece is infused with a city-chic sensibility. That tie to the city that never sleeps is especially evident in the brand’s collaboration with the estate of late NYC artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Spot the legendary creator’s signature line drawings, stylish scribbles, and “Famous” symbols splashed across the head-turning accessories. Ahead, find three bold trends to lean into this fall, as well as all the must-have selects from Coach Outlet.

1. Go Minimalist In All Black With Unexpected Details

There are no real rules when it comes to fall colors — if you want to wear brights, who can stop you? But there is something fitting about wearing darker hues when the leaves outside begin to turn. Classic black remains in style no matter the season, but you can switch things up by sporting black with ripples of color, unique prints, and bold hardware. Heading to your first concert in months? A black Coach handbag adorned with Basquiat’s floral motifs will match whatever you decide to wear.

2. Elevate A Classic With Poppy Prints

You can never go wrong with the Coach logo; it’s an icon in and of itself. But a modern twist on the brand’s signature print is a great way to add some flair for fall travel. Whether you decide to carry a canvas tote decorated with the funky art of Basquiat or pack an ultra-chic shoulder bag with a colorful suede flap, you’ll turn heads with the updated take on Y2K’s logomania look.

3. Make Moves In Fashion-Meets-Function Essentials

Whether the new season takes you back to campus or to the next chapter of your career, accessories that fuse form with function are key. Don’t just incorporate any carryall or backpack into your look, find the ones that get the job done without compromising your style. The Coach x Jean-Michel Basquiat carryall tote, for example (pictured above), is finished with a luxe pebble texture on the exterior leather, complete with snake-embossed detailing on the handle. The detachable strap also makes it easy to wear as a crossbody or regular shoulder bag. Spot the Basquiat “Famous” symbol on the tote, as well as across the collection’s Kleo backpack. Tuck all your organizing essentials (laptop sleeve, notebook, etc.) right inside the multifunctional pockets.