The Factory Book 1977 by Miles Cahn, Coach Leatherware Book

Time for its new home, I love this book. This book is in PRISTINE condition. Pages are still crispy. “The Factory Book” by Miles Cahn, published in 1977, is a candid and insightful behind-the-scenes account of the inner workings of Coach Leatherware Company, the iconic American handbag and accessories brand. Miles Cahn, who (with his wife Lillian Cahn) co-founded and built Coach into a major fashion brand, uses this book to detail: • The evolution of Coach from a small family-run leather goods manufacturer into a nationally recognized fashion company. • The culture of the factory, including relationships between workers, management styles, and the unique atmosphere that helped shape the company’s identity. • American craftsmanship, with a focus on quality materials, hands-on production methods, and how these set Coach apart in a growing sea of mass-produced fashion. • Ethical business practices and progressive workplace values, especially for the time, such as treating workers with respect, valuing creative input at every level, and keeping manufacturing domestic. It’s not a typical corporate memoir—it blends memoir, management philosophy, and social commentary, especially on the intersection of art, labor, and business in America. This book is now quite rare and considered a collector’s item, especially for fans of vintage fashion, American manufacturing history, or those interested in the origins of Coach.