STYLE

What’s in My Bag: Brooklyn

From coffee runs down the block to vacations across the country, there’s a Brooklyn bag size for every occasion.
by Coach Editorial
Published March 2026
  • Designed for the way we live today, the Brooklyn bag is an everyday staple.
  • With three sizes to choose from—28, 34 and 39—there’s a Brooklyn for every moment.
  • This “What’s in My Bag” guide shows you what each of the sizes fit and what occasions they work best for.

Effortless style for every day, the Brooklyn is the ultimate grab-and-go bag that’s as reliable as it is timeless. With three sizes to choose from, there’s a Brooklyn for every occasion—from meeting up with friends for coffee in the city to traveling across the country while on vacation.

So, if you’ve ever wondered exactly what fits in each size, consider this guide a comprehensive “What’s in My Bag” for the roomy, slouchy and understated Brooklyn bag.

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28

The smallest of the three sizes, the Brooklyn 28 can carry more than you think. Wear it day in and day out for a well-loved, lived in look over time.
Brooklyn 28:
  • Length: 11.0" Height: 11.0" Width: 3.25"
  • Handle with 10.5” drop
What’s in My Brooklyn 28?
  • Everyday Essentials: Phone, wallet, keychains
  • Tech: Charging cables, portable chargers, AirPods
  • Makeup & Cosmetics: Lip product, scrunchies
  • Miscellaneous: Snacks, sunglasses
Best for: Running a few errands in town, grabbing a coffee with friends or heading out to happy hour or dinner after class or work

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34

The Brooklyn 34 is a mid-sized slouchy carryall with a roomy interior spacious enough to fit all of the above, plus a few extras for work, class or travel. If you need a little bit more room, consider the 34 the perfect middle ground.
Brooklyn 34:
  • Length: 13.5" Height: 12.75" Width: 4.0"
  • Handle with 12.5” drop
What’s in My Brooklyn 34?
  • Everyday Essentials: Phone, wallet, keychains
  • Tech: Charging cables, portable chargers, AirPods, headphones, digital camera, tablet or smaller laptop (up to 13”)
  • Makeup & Cosmetics: Lip product, hair clips, scrunchies
  • Miscellaneous: Snacks, sunglasses, notepad, pen, reusable water bottle
Best for: Dashing from class to class, commuting to a new job or internship or carrying a few extra books back home post-study session

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39

The largest of the three bags, the Brooklyn 39 is made for work and campus life—carrying your largest, heaviest items. Over time, the Brooklyn’s silhouette will continue to soften, telling your story the more you wear it.
Brooklyn 39:
  • Length: 15.25" Height: 17.0" Width: 4.75"
  • Handle with 12.5” drop
What’s in My Brooklyn 39?
  • Everyday Essentials: Phone, wallet, keychains, wristlet or bag pouch
  • Tech: Charging cables, portable chargers, AirPods, headphones, digital camera, tablet or laptop (up to 15”)
  • Makeup & Cosmetics: Lip product, hair clips, scrunchies, makeup pouch
  • Miscellaneous: Snacks, sunglasses, notepad or book, pen, reusable water bottle, light sweater or pair of shoes
Best for: Toting around campus, looking put together while traveling or carrying a laptop and notebook to your internship

FAQs: You asked. We’ve answered.

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.

How can I style the Brooklyn bag?

How can I style the Brooklyn bag?

Made to move with you from campus to work to weekends, the Brooklyn bag is the ultimate everyday staple designed for living. Carry everything the day throws your way all while looking put together—whether in work attire and loafers, gym clothes and sneakers or dressed up in a skirt and heels for a formal event. Simply wear the bag’s comfortable, wide strap over your shoulder for easy carryability.

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 versatile bag for everyday while looking effortlessly put together. With its roomy interior, magnetic closure and comfortable wide strap, the Brooklyn is made to move with you—whether you’re a business professional on your daily commute through the city or a student dashing from one side of campus to the other.