Clementine Chepstow Bag by Smythson
Uber luxury brand Smythson of Bond Street has announced its entry into the competitive market of fashion handbags called "Nancy". Long known for fine stationery and leather goods (including a small collection of classic bags), Smythson now hopes to attract fashionistas around the globe with its new high quality fashion bag line. Priced from $981 - $1873, the line will be Italian made with two styles: a clutch and a soft self frame shoulder bag. Clasps are covered in leather and fashioned after vintage locks and in pale gold hardware. Small leather goods, a french purse and key ring, will also be available. Whichever bag you choose to purchase, be rest assured that it will offer the same Smythson quality we've come to expect. "It's quirky British luxury with a sense of humor," said Samantha Cameron, creative director for the brand. "It's about quality. We're not a fashionable bag, we're a fashionable luxury goods brand."
Smythson's New York boutique will close temporarily for renovations but will reopen in September. A store at Two Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills will open this summer and plans for three more stores in the US are underway for the next year. Are you as excited as me? You should be! I have always loved Smythson stationery and can't wait to get my hands on the Clementine bag above!
Source: WWD
Smythson stationery is beautiful - I am a great fan of their product - but their service is crap crap crap. Someone once said *Posh but pants* about them and it is so true.
Jan,
Have you been to the New York store? I was just there a few days ago and the salesgirls were lovely! I didn't buy a thing but asked to see just about everything in the store and they were patient and friendly. Are these the London stores you are speaing of? Because rest assured, the American sales staff is very pleasant!
I am always browsing boutiques and department stores looking for the latest to report to you guys and very few have been as accomodating of my requests!
xo
This is a great looking bag and the color is nice. It makes it so much less serious. Very nice.
that's a beautiful bag...which is more than i can say about their carryalls
What a gorgeous bag! Love the color, will be great for fall. is it available now?
Hi Bag Snob
I was referring to their online shop in the UK. They are very pleasant to deal with but something goes wrong with every single order I make and it takes weeks to fix. Unfortunately it seems that I am not alone as others have had problems with their online service too. It is mainly the website reflecting incorrect prices, things being out of stock for weeks but them accepting orders for them, sending the wrong items, leaving out parts of the order, missing gift cards, long delays at the goldsmith, long delays with refunds...
But their stationery is divine!
Jan
hi bag snob! love you blog, but lately, I can't seem to be able to see any of your images. is there anything different with your jpgs?
Have you seen the new Nancy bag? Now that is just foul. It's like the entire bag is a magnification of cellulite.
those handbags is good and beautiful. It is available at Malaysia??If yes I wanted to have one..awesome and pretty for sure..
Cheers,
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