There are moments that call for it playful, striking bags they feel like the icing on the cake of an already very good outfit. And then there are the moments that ask for more practical styles who will help you through everything. Personally, I like the first option a little more than the second, but for obvious reasons it is the daily workhorses that are the most chosen from my wardrobe. When it comes to investing in the best designer bagsIn any case, I want to know whether a bag has the cost-per-wear yields with daily use. With that in mind, I came across the Coach Soft Empire Carryall Bag in return for.
This classic silhouette from Coach gains new momentum
The Empire silhouette by Coach is not a new design within the leather goods brand’s offering, and I had it on my radar for a while. I first saw it on a colleague’s desk. And knowing his taste for classic silhouettes, I knew this was a serious contender for the title best work bag. Not long after, the Empire silhouette became a real hit fashion girls all over the world, so of course it was time to test it for yourself.
Coach Soft Empire Carryall Bag 48
Because I love big bagsI opted for the largest size, the Empire Carryall 48, and quickly discovered that, at least for me and my 1.63 meters, it is much better suited as personal carry-on luggage for travel then as a work bag for daily commuting.
Travel in style without concessions
Like I said, I like big carryalls, and that’s exactly what I love about this bag. It’s big enough for my 15-inch laptop and charger, notebooks, a novel, over-ear headphones and everything else I need for a long flight. And while the handles alone don’t make it ideal for carrying on the shoulder as a work bag, it comes with one removable crossbody strap for when I’m rushing through the airport.
The only downside is that, because of everything I like about the size, it may be too big for some. I personally think it’s nice to see him as one oversizedalmost a gigantic clutch, but – although it is officially small enough as a personal item on the plane – I still had to struggle a bit to get it under my plane seat. And considering the weight of the leather it’s made of, it’s a bit on the heavy side, but if that’s the price for a bag that can withstand all the trials I put it through, then so be it.
Before using this bag for my flights, I traveled with a slim backpack. No criticism of that copy, because it helped me through many kilometers – but I think the Coach Empire is a better addition to my travelessentials. He offers significantly more space without feeling overcrowded.
Shop Empire in all sizes
So, if you’re looking for one stylish and durable bag that can handle even your longest flights (and more), then you can’t go wrong with the Coach Empire. And if you’re looking for similar options that are better suited to everyday use, there are plenty of smaller models to consider as well. Shop them below, in order from smallest to largest.
Coach Empire Carryall Bag 21
Coach Empire Carryall Bag 34
Coach Soft Empire Carryall Bag 28
Coach Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40
Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. With a passion for great sartorial stories and getting dressed (as well as a knack for nerding out over the details), she has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. So, if you ask her for a shopping recommendation, she’ll give you five picks plus her honest, unfiltered opinions. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award in the Online category of “Commentary/Analysis/Trend” for her article “Calvin Klein Underwear: What Is Plus Size?” Outside of the style world, her hobbies include cooking, playing tennis, ceramics, and watching BTS dance videos on YouTube, among other things. Follow her on Instagram at @dalearden.
