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Without a doubt, Coach is a major player in the handbag market. Their loyal customer base persists, and it is a consistently good seller at our store and on our site. Everyone knows that the brand has been around for a while, and that there is some heritage involved. Here are some interesting facts about the company that you may not have known: The Company Started in Manhattan Coach was originally called Manhattan Leather Bags, and it was founded by a group of New York City artisans in 1941. Coach was Once Owned by a Couple A couple named Miles and Lillian Cahn purchased Coach in 1961. At the time of purchase, Miles had been working for the company since 1946. Baseball Inspired Vintage Coach Designs The original designs were inspired by baseball mitts. Coach bags were known