NYFW kicked off its SS27 with a number of shows including Coach which took place on Sep 10th. They celebrated the 85th anniversary by presenting a collection of of slim and straight silhouettes. In addition the line includes loveworn materials and refined tailoring as well as inside-out construction. Of course, leatherwork is also an essential element of the collection and the brand. Creative Director, Stuart Vevers shared that, “for Coach’s 85th anniversary, I was thinking about memory and the way familiar things change as we live with them. I didn’t want to make a retrospective. We turned familiar Coach ideas inside out, exposed their construction, softened them and left traces of celebration on them. Having 85 years behind us gives us the confidence to look forward.” Attendees say archetypes that illustrate Vevers’ vision for Coach - trench coats, leather jackets, tuxedos, bias-cut dresses, and Western boots.
Prior to guests watching the runway show, they were able to read the collection notes as they sipped on Coach 85 (Inspired by Coach’s 85th anniversary, the COACH 85 is a vibrant, effortlessly polished serve that feels like the cocktail equivalent of a new-season runway look. Fresh pink grapefruit and lemon bring a bold pop of color, Tanqueray London Dry Gin adds an elegant finish. Bright, sophisticated and just unexpected enough, it’s the perfect accessory for taking you from front row to afterparty), an anniversary cocktail made with Tanqueray Gin. Post the presentation, guests were able to enjoy a continued party for Coach Club 85. Tanqueray Gin partnered with Coach as the official sponsor of the runway show and afterparty.
You can see the runway show here as well as to read the collection notes. You can also make these cocktails at home!
Tanqueray Coach Dirty Martini
*Makes one serving
Ingredients:
2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
0.75 oz Olive Brine
0.25 oz Extra Dry Vermouth
Garnish: 1 skewered olive
Glassware: Martini Glass
Method: Add all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with skewered olive.
Coach 85
*Makes one serving
Ingredients:
1 oz Tanqueary London dry gin
2 oz freshly squeezed pink or red grapefruit juice
2 oz French Aperitif Wine
.5 oz elderflower liqueur
.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice plus 1 inch lemon peel OR 3 dashes lemon bitters
Garnish: Long grapefruit twist, to garnish
Glassware: Coupe
Method: Add all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a long grapefruit twist.
PHOTO CREDIT | Tanqueray Gin
