Coach, Inc. has announced the launch of Coach women's knitwear for Fall 2006. The collection will be produced in conjunction with luxury knitwear design firm Lutz & Patmos, and the capsule collection, to include at least six styles, will feature both cashmere and wool knits incorporating luxurious trims such as fur and leather.

The first collection of Coach knitwear will be available at Coach flagship stores in October 2006. The initial collaboration will run for four seasons: Fall 2006, Holiday 2006, Resort 2006 and Spring 2007.

Coach, with headquarters in New York, is a marketer of accessories including handbags, women's and men's small leathergoods, business cases, weekend and travel accessories, footwear and watches.