Smythson Bags

From the iconic Nancy bag to the must-have Maze, beautifully crafted Smythson leather handbags combine timeless quality and innovative design, to stand the test of time season after season.

News 08/09: Smythson have just released the Nancy Zip Bag, a fresh take on a modern classic for Autumn/Winter 09. Featuring the original Nancy Bag's signature hand-riveted quilting on a young, deconstructed lightweight shoulder bag design, it is the ultimate day bag for the girl-about-town. The Nancy Zip is available in three shades, classic Black, rich Aubergine and Cobalt Blue.

Last season's Smythson Maze bag has been updated as an all goatskin leather collection for Spring Summer in Chalk and Grey. The supple leather has been treated and cracked leaving a vintage, glazed finish that compliments the wonderfully slouchy feel to the bags. Lined in peach satin, the bags feature an enamel hinge clasp in light brushed gold on the envelope pocket. The collection sees the introduction of the Maze satchel.

Smythson of Bond Street is a British manufacturer of luxury stationery, leather goods, diaries, and fashion products based in London, England. Frank Smythson opened his first shop in 1887 at 133, New Bond Street, London. His trade card described his business as 'First class stationery, leather goods and cabinet work'. Clients over the years have included such diverse characters as Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Sir Edmund Hillary, Madonna, Grace Kelly, Sigmund Freud and Kate Moss.

Smythson has been selling handbags for over one hundred years. Early catalogues, dating back to 1902, show a variety of handbags for day, evening and travel.

Smythson of Bond Street is one of the great British success stories in the luxury goods industry over the last twenty years. The brand has continued to prosper under independent ownership and highly individualistic design direction. Smythson offers customers a 21st century vision of leather craftsmanship, while retaining all the positive aspects inherent in the British tradition. One of the few independent British brands left with a flagship shop on New Bond Street, Smythson has now connected with a new generation of luxury goods shoppers who view it as a cool, high end, fashionable brand. Smythson has also always taken the Internet seriously, and the smythson.com is comparatively advanced in its scope and interactive options for customers.

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