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5 Iconic American Fashion Houses Founded by Women Designers

By: GWL Team | Monday, 21 October 2024

Coach- Lilian Cahn

Coach- Lilian Cahn

Founded in 1941, Coach (also known as Coach New York) is an American luxury fashion house which was founded by Lilian Cahn and her husband Miles Cahn. Headquartered in New York, the brand specialises in handbags, luggage, and accessories, as well as ready-to-wear clothing. Catering in the Retail Apparel and Fashion, Coach specialises in Design, Digital & eCommerce, Marketing & Communications, Merchandising & Planning, Product Development & Supply Chain, Store Environments etc.

In addition, Lilian Cahn was a Hungarian-born American businesswoman, born on 1923 and later moved to the United States along with her family during the Great Depression. One of her work creations were the first line of handbags of the brand. Lilian was also known for her philanthropic projects which was aligned with her brand.