Coach x Selena Gomez

Pop star Selena Gomez takes on new role as handbag designer

Selena Gomez's Selena Grace handbag collection with Coach

The Selena Grace handbag will be in Coach stores on September 1, with pre-sale beginning on August 14.

Pop star Selena Gomez is debuting her first collaboration with accessories company Coach. It's the Selena Grace handbag, named after the star and "the quality she most embodies," according to a press release.

Silly me. I thought it was a nod to the Hermès Kelly handbag, which is named for iconic actress and princess Grace Kelly. After all, Gomez played a princess-like character named Grace in the 2011 movie Monte Carlo.

While the Hermès Kelly retails for upwards of five figures, the Coach Selena Grace costs $395, within the range of the Grand Prairie, Texas-raised singer's aspirational fans.

The double-handled carryall, which Gomez designed with Coach creative director Stuart Vevers, features several of the singer's personal touches. "Love yourself first" in her handwriting — a phrase inspired by one of her tattoos — is embossed on the base of the bag, and the empowering message “To be you is to be strong” is sewn on a patch inside. The bag also includes a handtag featuring her signature.

“I’m very excited for everyone to finally see the design Stuart and I worked on together,” Gomez said in a statement. “I can’t wait to carry it — it’s totally versatile, perfect to wear day-to-night, and it goes with everything.”

The handbag, which will be in Coach stores on September 1 with pre-sale beginning on August 14, comes in three colors: Black cherry, white, and red. Fans can go on coach.com now through August 22 to register for a chance to win a signed Selena Grace bag and a trip for two to meet Gomez on September 13 at Coach House on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Gomez's collaboration with Coach also includes a limited edition collection of small leather goods and accessories, including wristlets, key chains, and coin purses.

What's more, Gomez is appearing in the brand's fall 2017 ad campaign and is partnering with the Coach Foundation in its support of Step Up, a national organization dedicated to the empowerment of teen girls from under-resourced communities.

Coach made news earlier this year when it acquired Kate Spade for $2.4 billion.

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Hello Kitty Cafe makes stop in San Antonio on 50th anniversary tour

Photo courtesy of Sanrio

The merch and cafe truck has a new lineup of 50th anniversary treats and collectibles.

Hello, San Antonio! A famous kitty and her friends have drawn crowds when visiting in the Hello Kitty Cafe truck, and they're about to be back again. The truck will be at North Star Mall on Saturday, October 26, with snacks and merch for Sanrio lovers of all ages.

This tour celebrates the franchise's 50th anniversary items, and a handful have the number 50 proudly emblazoned, whether it's something to wear or something to eat. The truck stopped by in April, and it's back again on the same tour.

New items for this tour include an Iridescent tote bag (good for festivals and concerts); a new keychain, pin, and patches; a three-piece cookie set with pastel designs in royal icing; and a "giant" cookie depicting Chef Kitty. The centerpiece of the new items is a T-shirt featuring Chef Kitty, a donut, and a teacup, all seemingly made out of glass and containing a pink punch or tea.

Hello Kitty 50th anniversary merch The 50th anniversary merch.Photo courtesy of Sanrio

Some of the merch from past visits will be available, including a bright pink tote bag with rainbow straps and desserts decorating the front, an assortment of Hello Kitty baked goods, and a transparent coffee mug with sprinkles in the handle and different desserts printed on the glass body.

Visitors can also order a box of rainbow macarons with sugar bows, and a branded box of simple Madeleines. Folks who want to diversify after the Stanley craze can also pick up a colorful stainless steel thermal bottle.

Hello Kitty sprinkle mug This mug would go great with hot chocolate.Photo courtesy of Sanrio

Anyone who wants to play with Hello Kitty and her friends on Saturday should arrive early, as lines in the past have been very long. Some items may sell out. The truck will be at the parking lot on the corner of the 410 access road and McCullough from 10 am to 7 pm. Note that the Instagram account lists October dates (which match a recent press release), while the tour site starts its list in November.

This article was originally published April 10, 2024, and has been updated October 25 to reflect the truck's new dates.

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