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What Size Brooklyn Bag Is Best for Me?

There’s a Brooklyn for everyone, just waiting to become your perfect plus-one.
by Coach Editorial
Published May 2026
  • A modern take on our first tote, the Brooklyn is designed for everyday living.
  • With three sizes to choose from, the right Brooklyn bag for you depends on your personal style and lifestyle.
  • Read on for what fits in each bag, with tips on how to decide on the one.


When it comes to finding your dream bag for everyday life, there are a few key qualifications to consider. One, it needs to comfortably fit everything you carry on day-to-day basis without feeling too crammed. Two, it must play well with all your go-to wardrobe picks, from comfy matching sets to tailored dresses. And three, it has to be timeless and investment-worthy (so you don’t have to start from square one in just a couple years.)

Enter: The Brooklyn. Designed for everyday living—whatever that may look like for you—the Brooklyn is a stylish yet low-key bag. With a slouchy silhouette that softens the more you wear it, the Brooklyn is designed to develop a beautiful, well-loved character reflective of all the places you’ve been. The more you wear it, the better it gets. What more can you ask for in an everyday bag?

With three sizes to choose from, there’s a Brooklyn bag for everyone, just waiting to become your reliable style companion for years to come.

What sizes does the Brooklyn bag come in?

Available in three sizes—28, 34 and 39—and a variety of high-quality materials like natural grain leather, suede and loved leather, the Brooklyn is the ultimate grab-and-go bag with a New York attitude.

Brooklyn 28

  • Length: 11.0" Height: 11.0" Width: 3.25"
  • Handle with 10.5” drop

Brooklyn 34

  • Length: 13.5" Height: 12.75" Width: 4.0"
  • Handle with 12.5” drop

Brooklyn 39

  • Length: 15.25" Height: 17.0" Width: 4.75"
  • Handle with 12.5” drop

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28

Despite being the smallest of the three sizes, the Brooklyn 28 holds more than you think.

Carry everything the day throws your way all while effortlessly looking put together—whether in gym clothes and sneakers or dressed up in a skirt and heels.

If you find yourself carrying more than just the essentials but don’t need all the extra space that comes with larger totes, the Brooklyn 28 is the right pick. Throw in your phone, keys and wallet before stashing your next TBR, tablet or water bottle.

Best for: Happy hours in the city, the hottest dinner reservations and everyday errands

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34

A mid-sized slouchy carryall with a roomy interior spacious enough to fit up to a 13” laptop, the Brooklyn 34 is the perfect middle ground if you need just a little more space than the 28 has to offer.

From long walks through campus to daily commutes across the city, the Brooklyn 34 is designed for how we live today. If dashing around from class to work to study sessions (without ever stopping home) sounds like you, the 34 will give you the space you need to take on even the most hectic days with everything you need hanging comfortably over your shoulder.

Best for: Post-class study group, book club meetups and coffee shop work sessions

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39

With its extra spacious, slouchy silhouette, the largest Brooklyn available offers enough room for up to a 15” laptop, plus all your other essentials—perfect for toting around campus or looking put together while traveling.

The Brooklyn 39 is the perfect bag for work or internships, taking on your laptop, notebook, packed lunch and even a change of shoes for the office. Versatile, timeless and understated, the largest Brooklyn is a modern take on Coach’s first tote, equal parts practical and stylish.

Best for: City commutes, back-to-back classes and long travel days

Do all the Brooklyn bag sizes have the same pockets and compartments?

Yes, all the Brooklyn styles feature the same pockets and compartments. Regardless of which size you choose for your lifestyle, the Brooklyn’s convenient features make all of life’s movement that much easier.

  • Inside Snap Pocket: Keep your card case, lip gloss and other small necessities separate from the rest of your belongings for added organization and easy access on the go.
  • Magnetic Snap Closure: Take advantage of the Brooklyn’s roomy interior without having to worry about anything falling out.
  • Wide Shoulder Strap: Effortless style for every day, the Brooklyn’s comfortable, wide shoulder strap is made for anyone who appreciates effortless, understated style while also prioritizing comfortability.

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What makes the Brooklyn bag an everyday staple?

What makes the Brooklyn bag an everyday staple?

With its roomy, slouchy silhouette, minimal hardware and easy carryability, the Brooklyn bag is a modern take on our first tote, embodying the same timelessness and versatility but designed with present-day function in mind. The ultimate everyday staple, the Brooklyn bag helps you look effortlessly put together, no matter the occasion.

What’s the inspiration behind the Brooklyn bag?

What’s the inspiration behind the Brooklyn bag?

The Brooklyn bag is inspired by the ethos of our earliest innovation, Glovetanned Leather. Like the iconic baseball gloves this leather emulates, the Brooklyn will develop beautiful, unique marks and well-loved character—or patina—as it ages.

Who would the Brooklyn bag make a great gift for?

Who would the Brooklyn bag make a great gift for?

Designed for those who appreciate understated style with serious impact, the Brooklyn bag is the perfect gift for anyone who needs a timeless bag for everyday living. Whether they’re a business professional on the hunt for a versatile, spacious and stylish work bag or a student dashing from one side of campus to the other with too many books to carry, there’s a Brooklyn style for everyone.
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