Elle Fanning’s admiration for vintage-inspired accessories takes center stage in Coach’s Fall 2025 collection, highlighting her enduring love for ’60s aesthetics. The actress, whose style has long reflected a classic yet playful spirit, continues to embrace timeless designs, blending her past fashion passions with modern flair throughout the new campaign.
A Nostalgic Journey Inspiring Coach’s Fall 2025 Campaign
Fanning’s connection to retro fashion goes beyond a recent partnership with stylist Samantha McMillen and the red carpet. It reaches back to her earliest memories of admiring delicate, vintage styles.
“As a kid I always loved old-fashioned, vintage-inspired looks,”
she shared with Marie Claire. This genuine affection forms the heart of her role in the Coach campaign, directed by Jovan Todorović, where she portrays a young woman rediscovering her childhood self and their mutual enthusiasm for the iconic Tabby bag.
Accompanying the visuals, photographer Elaine Constantine captures Fanning’s spirited movements—swinging through trees and enjoying the outdoors—while showcasing fall’s key bag styles. From a plush suede reinterpretation of the popular Brooklyn bag to a retro bucket bag featuring a longer strap, the lineup pays homage to classic designs with fresh updates.
Exploring Coach’s Signature Bags and Styling Versatility
Fanning’s instinct for which bags would have captivated her younger self is evident.
“I know I would have been drawn to the oversized Kisslock bag—classic and timeless,”
she noted. This statement reflects not only her personal taste but also Coach’s vision for enduring style. Beyond the Kisslock, she experiments with different shapes and colors, styling a cream Tabby bag alongside a flowing chiffon dress in one portrait and pairing a chocolate brown shoulder bag with a sculpted leather jacket in another.
Her role extends beyond the nostalgic, demonstrating her affinity for contrasting looks and versatile pieces.
“I wore an outfit with a pink little bow dress and baggy trousers and it was the perfect mix of feminine and edgy,”
Fanning said.
“I feel like you get a little bit of both with Coach and it really resonates to me.”
Fashion with a Modern Consciousness
During the shoot, Fanning deepened her appreciation not only for the craftsmanship behind Coach’s bags, including unique pieces like the Alter Ego bag, created from recycled Tabby scraps, but also for the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
“This campaign reminded me how much I love fashion that’s both chic and conscious,”
she remarked. This blend of style and responsibility aligns with Fanning’s personal fashion ethos, bridging her past influences with an awareness of the future.
As a longtime Coach ambassador, Elle Fanning’s involvement with the Fall 2025 line reaffirms her status as a muse for pieces that marry vintage charm with contemporary sensibility. Her enthusiasm for these bags continues to make her a compelling figure in shaping the season’s trends.
