Fall is upon us, grey is one of the season’s hottest colors and patent leather shows no signs of letting up. Obviously it makes sense to blend these values together and see what develops. In this case, it’s the Coach Patent Zoe, a fairly practical handbag. While it exudes shine, it lacks that wow factor simply because it’s, well, grey (to liven things up, Coach calls it “petrol”). It’s also available in a more vibrant red, but even that falls short, despite the gold hardware and gleaming exterior. I’d rather invest in a less shiny, more sensible everyday hue that would wear well year-round instead of just limit itself to one season. Available for $428 at Coach.