Coach Inc. is an American luxury leather goos company. Coach began as a family-owned business in a loft in Manhattan, New York, in 1941. The company is famous for ladies' handbags, as well as items for both men and women, such as luggage, briefcases, wallets, and other accessories (belts, shoes, silk scarves, umbrellas, sunglasses, key chains, etc.). Coach also offers watches and footwear.