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I adore Coach. Pricey, yes! Their spring '06 line is especially fun. They've taken the classic coach styling and added a pretty pastel palette and it really works. The patchwork tote is my favorite, though I'm not about to drop $400 on it. If you're looking for "deals" I agree with Jeff - head north to the Premium Outlet mall. The Coach outlet will be mobbed with people - for good reason! You can get authentic, first quality (Coach doesn't "do" seconds) here for a fraction of the retail cost. They also carry umbrellas, scarves and some clothing (jackets, etc.) more

Okay maybe thats making it sound like something its not. They have dog collars and leashes... At least if your dog is a chick.. We recently visited the Coach outlet at the Marysville/Seattle Premium Outlet and could not believe how many people were packed into the Coach store. It was a literal madhouse. I asked what was going on and they said it was ALWAYS that way. They have quality leather stuff at good prices. Not much for men (if anything). But I got my dog collar and am a happy camper. more

Coach will always be a classic retailer for many women. The downtown store, though small, offers a great selection of in-season purses, clutches, wallets, and more. Notable though is the pretty recent addition of clothing and shoes in the Coach brand. They are very high-quality and made with the same great leathers and suedes as featured on the purses. Of course I can really only afford a key-chain or a wallet from their factory stores, but I cannot deny how much I love just looking around the store. The designs are so simple and classic with always just a hint of flair, especially with their new colorful 2006 line. Spring for a good leather cleaner and you can keep your wallets and such in pretty good condition for awhile, but the newness fades pretty quickly with daily use. This retail chain will forever be a classic and hopefully they continue sticking to the classics. more