Genesis Luxury Fashion Pvt Ltd, India’s pioneering fashion conglomerate for marketing and distribution of international luxury brands, is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership with Coach, Inc. (NYSE: COH, SEHK: 6388), a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, for the brand’s entry into the Indian market. The debut of Coach’s first store in India is timed to coincide with their 75th Anniversary this year.

Speaking of the development, Sanjay Kapoor, Managing Director, Genesis Luxury, said “We are extremely pleased to bring the much awaited iconic American brand, Coach, to India this year. Coach is a strong addition to the Genesis portfolio and we are confident that the brand’s commitment to heritage and innovative design will be warmly embraced by the growing Indian luxury consumer innately drawn to craftsmanship. Coach has tremendous potential in our market, and with our shared vision and well-defined strategies, we are focused on accelerating the retail presence and brand visibility in India across key Metros in the next few years."

Ian Bickley, President, International Group for Coach, added, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Genesis Luxury to bring Coach, America’s Original House of Leather, to India. We're confident that our Modern Luxury store environment, showcasing Coach's rich heritage and commitment to craftsmanship, along with creations designed by Stuart Vevers, will be embraced and coveted by the fashionable Indian consumer.” 

About Coach
Coach, Inc. is a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. The Coach brand was established in New York City in 1941, and has a rich heritage of pairing exceptional leathers and materials with innovative design. Coach is sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, and through Coach’s website at www.coach.com. In 2015, Coach acquired Stuart Weitzman, a global leader in designer footwear, sold in more than 70 countries and through its website at www.stuartweitzman.com. Coach, Inc.’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol COH and Coach’s Hong Kong Depositary Receipts are traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the symbol 6388.

Neither the Hong Kong Depositary Receipts nor the Hong Kong Depositary Shares evidenced thereby have been or will be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account of, a U.S. Person (within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act), absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. Hedging transactions involving these securities may not be conducted unless in compliance with the Securities Act.

About Genesis Luxury

After spearheading corporatization in the Indian fashion industry with premium designer labels such as Satya Paul and Bwitch, Genesis Colors Pvt Limited, established in 2001, forayed into the marketing and distribution of world-renowned luxury brands in India through its division, Genesis Luxury Fashion Pvt. Ltd. in the year 2008.

The essence of Genesis luxury lies in an understanding that luxury brands are an experience. While fashion evolves constantly, luxury brands are classic, evergreen and never mass produced. The Genesis expertise lies not merely in catering to a homogeneous elite segment, but in bringing an assortment of top of the line brands to tap the emerging market in India.

Genesis currently brings together a diverse range of brands such as Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Canali, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Hugo Boss, Armani Jeans, G-Star Raw, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Paul Smith, Tumi and Villeroy & Boch, forming an eclectic mix of splendid designer labels from across the globe, ensuring that our target audience is spoilt for choice from opulence to effervescence by brands that par excellence.

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