With all things vintage making a huge comeback at the moment, it’s little surprise that the humble old school satchel has suddenly become lusted after by the fashion crowd. If you fancy getting a satchel of your own but can’t be bothered to hunt for an original vintage one, then The Cambridge Satchel Company has a range of fantastic handmade satchels in a variety of colours and sizes.
Set up by a frustrated mum who was fed up with the school bags her kids had – each decorated with something that they would tire of quickly and each seeming to grow grubbier by the minute – the small business has become a well-guarded fashion secret with its satchels being featured in Italian Vogue, Cosmopolitan and The Guardian to name just a few.
All of the satchels, batchels (that’s a satchel with a top handle) and music cases are handmade of leather. Ranging from a hand-bag sized 11″ to a large, laptop sized 15″ there are plenty of styles to choose from. Traditionalists might want to opt for the black and brown versions, while the more fashion-forward will like the bright yellow or deep purple ones.
The company also offers an embossing service so you can have your satchel individualized with your name or initials.
So whether you are looking for the perfect school bag for your kids or like the retro look yourself, here’s a great range of traditionally crafted, handmade bags that are fashionable and timeless all at once.
images: cambridgesatchels.co.uk
