In April, Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted exiting Coach headquarters with company creative director Reed Krakoff. Soon after, Coach confirmed that Paltrow was set to serve as brand ambassador for an international campaign to mark Coach’s 70th anniversary this Fall and next Spring. Krakoff called Paltrow “a natural choice . . . She embodies the spirit, energy and elegance of the Coach brand.”

Peter Lindbergh shot Paltrow on the top of the Tudor City skyscrapers in Manhattan for ads that will only be used in international issues of Vogue, Vanity Fair, InStyle and Harper’s Bazaar.

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Planting a garden filled with mint, kale, basil, and salvia isn’t the only way Gwyneth Paltrow is getting ready for the warmer weather.

In the 38-year-old star’s latest post on her healthy-living website GOOP.com, she shares her spring fashion picks.

But dressing like the actress, author and lifestyle guru is going to cost you: $18,301 to be exact.

Paltrow, who is known for her super chic style, teamed up with luxury online retailer Net-a-Porter to put together six outfit concepts revolving around key wardrobe “basics” including a $785 Stella McCartney jersey tank dress, a $1840 Chloe silk jacket, and a $90 Kain T-shirt. The least expensive item is a Splendid cotton tank for $44.
The svelte star, who poses in each look (including a bikini), calls her sartorial picks “great pieces which are versatile enough to wear to the office and during your summer leisure time.”

This is all great but Gwyneth forgot to give her readers an alternative in pricing and now they are asking for it. If she can team up with net-a-porter.com I’m sure she could do the same with more affordable brands like COACH… especially since she’s their New Brand Ambassador! Most of us can spend $300 on a new bag but $3000 could make some people lose sleep at night… just saying.

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Gwyneth Paltrow will serve as Coach’s brand ambassador for its upcoming international campaign, marking the company’s 70th anniversary!

Paltrow told press, “I grew up in New York City and I’ve always thought of Coach as the quintessential New York brand. I’ll never forget getting my first Coach bag,”

The ads, to be shot by Peter Lindbergh on a Manhattan rooftop, will be featured in Asia and Europe, including France, Spain, the U.K., Portugal, and China and will debut this fall and next spring.

Gwyneth is “a natural choice. She embodies the spirit, energy, and elegance of the Coach brand,” said the company’s president and executive creative director, Reed Krakoff.

Via – justjared.buzznet.com / Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images North America

According to reports in the NY Post, Gwyneth Paltrow was seen leaving the Coach headquarters in NYC with creative director of the brand, Reed Krakoff. After seeing the two together, there was much speculation that Gwyn was chosen to star in either a campaign for Coach or for Krakoff’s personal fashion brand.

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Tis the season to sue for trademark infringement, it seems. While Christian Louboutin has recently filed two suits over red soles, now Coach has filed a suit against suburban mall mainstay Jo-Ann Fabric for copying its C-logo on fabric being sold online and in stores.

The handbag and leather goods purveyor claims the Blizzard Fleece Fabric bears an double-O pattern that’s”confusingly similar” to its trademark back-to-back C logo and is seeking more than $2 million per O/C mark, plus damages and fees.

Coach, a brand that likely deals with trademark infringements quite regularly when it comes to its handbags and logo overall, seems pretty fired up about the pattern, adding false advertising and trademark dilution to the charges. According to WWD’s report, the defendants have as of yet declined to  comment.

Via nbcnewyork.com

Popular fashion brand Coach has donated 400 million yen (which is $5 million in American dollars) to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Here are details about other wonderful people and organizations who are helping Japan……

jewelry designer Alexis Bittar who will donate 100% of the sales made on his website next week to the Catholic Relief Services for Japan.

Tadashi Yanai, president of Uniqlo is donating $12.2 million of his own fortune, $4.9 million from his company and $8.6 million in coats, jeans, towels and 300,000 pairs of its Heattech thermal underwear to victims.

Demi Lovato has donated $1 million of her own money to the relief cause.

The Walt Disney Company has committed $2.5 million in humanitarian aid to the victims.

Clint Eastwood and Warner Bros. have committed proceeds from Clint’s Hereafter DVD to Japan.

The New York Yankees have donated $50,000 to the Salvation Army and $50,000 to the Red Cross.

Jack Johnson, who is touring in Japan, has canceled his tour and is donating to Global Giving’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.

Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, and his wife Wendy will match the first $100,000 donated via Citizen Effect to the American Red Cross.

Lady Gaga designed a white bracelet with red lettering that retails on her website for $5. She raised $250k in 48 hours.

Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to the American Red Cross.



Eva Longoria runs across the street after having lunch at Cafe Med with friends with her Coach Kristin Leather Satchel in hand.

The ‘Desperate Housewives’ star, spotted recently smooching Penelope Cruz’s younger brother Eduardo, headed into the BCBG Maz Azria store to do a bit of shopping.

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Britney Spears was spotted leaving Michael’s craft store in Santa Barbara carrying a Coach Julia Satchel in Berry. The 28-year-old pop princess checked out arts and crafts supplies with boyfriend Jason Trawick and his parents. We love the bag and it’s perfect for a day of running errands but the rest of her outfit is less than desirable.

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Look at that! Snooki of MTV’s smash-hit (why God why?) series “Jersey Shore” knows about more than fake tans and aspiring Amy Winehouse hairdos. The girl also knows her designer handbags! Her she is posing with a Coach monogram purse, though at the rate this show is going she might be upgrading to Chanel soon. Just what Karl Lagerfeld needs.

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