The Coach handbag first released in 1974 and known for a turn-lock fastening and structured leather body is the Dinky.
The Dinky is a compact shoulder bag associated with Coach’s early American leather-goods tradition. Its small, organized shape and signature closure helped make it a recognizable example of the company’s mid-century-inspired accessories. The design has appeared in several materials and colors over time.
Coach began in New York City in 1941 as a family-run workshop making leather goods. The brand’s name became closely linked with durable gloves, wallets, briefcases, and handbags made from carefully finished leather. Its later fashion success came from combining that heritage with more accessible everyday designs.
The Dinky is sometimes confused with the Tabby, a newer Coach style distinguished by a prominent “C” hardware motif. The Dinky’s identity instead centers on its compact rectangular form and turn-lock closure.