Smythson Bags

From the iconic Nancy to the new Agatha, beautifully crafted Smythson handbags combine timeless quality and innovative design, to stand the test of time season after season. From chic clutches to new carry-all totes, all designs feature thoughtfully organized, practical interiors finished with luxurious contrasting linings.

Evoking the contrasting colours of coral in a turquoise sea, the Spring / Summer 2011 Hibiscus collection features glossy croc-print leather, teal green satin lining and brushed gold slide closures inlaid with genuine shagreen.

The new Jade collection features high-shine lizardskin-print calf leather finished with French binding and striking two tiered, art deco-inspired enamel clasps.

"Smythson's Nancy tote is already perceived...to be a classic" - Wall Street Journal, March 2011

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.