Welcome to the world of bespoke bags
‘about the only time that losing is more fun than winning is when giving in to temptation’
Tom Wilson (1931 – 1978)
Bags, bags, bags
We absolutely love bags. Some people love shoes or hats but for us it’s bags; always has been. We love browsing for them, reading about them, wearing them and admiring other peoples’. But most of all we love designing and making them.
In 2010 our obsession led us to launch our bespoke service and from there it quickly snowballed into the main focus of our business – if you’re going to invest in a new leather bag, make it your dream one!
What exactly is a bespoke bag?
A bespoke bag is made for you to your specification. You choose the design, the leather colour and texture, the fastenings, the lining and the size. You may have a very clear idea of what you’d like – maybe you’ve seen something in a magazine, or perhaps you would welcome some suggestions – it’s very much a two way process with as much or as little design input as you choose.
Once your design is finalised and before we start cutting the leather and lining fabrics we can send you samples to ensure that you really do end up with your dream bag. The smell and feel of the leather makes everything seem so much more real and exciting.
How much does it cost?
If your dream bag is one of our existing designs but you’d just like to bling it up a bit or have it made in a new colour the price will probably be similar to our standard price. If you would like a completely new design or a copy of a bag you already have the price will reflect the additional design and pattern-cutting work required. The increase in cost will vary depending on the size and complexity of the design, but as a rule of thumb it will be around 40% higher than our standard price for a similar sized bag – we can talk this through when we look at your design.
How long does it take?
From start to finish, it generally takes around six weeks to design and make a bespoke bag. If your bag is made in one of our existing styles – a satchel or tote for example, it may take less time depending on how many other projects are ahead in the queue. It’s always a good idea to let us know if it’s for a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary so that we can ensure that it’s ready in time.
We also make other bespoke leather goods…
We don’t just make bespoke bags – we’ve also made chefs’ knife rolls, bags for clocks, cases for musical instruments, quivers and tool belts. We’ve even made replacement muffles for church bells (they are attached to the clapper and are used to reduce the resonance of the bell producing a very beautiful, ethereal sound).
Feel free to think outside the bag – get in touch and tell us your ideas!