Strathberry in the bag
Like her sister-in-law-to-be, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry fiancee Meghan Markle need only wear something once to cause a dramatic increase in demand for the item in question.
Now the challenge for Scottish high-end bag, Strathberry, will be keeping up with that demand.
In Thailand, this dynamic Edinburgh based luxury label specialising in handcrafted leather goods is now available exclusively at Central Chidlom’s Luxe Gallerie, on the Ground floor.
In December, Markle was spotted carrying a Strathberry bags during her very first official engagement. The Midi Tote bag (in the same colour) was reported sold out minutes of her being seen with the bag.
Founded in 2013, Strathberry has its bags made in Spain by the finest artisans. The highest quality materials are used to achieve the clean lines and geometric purity that is integral to the Strathberry aesthetic.
Strathberry was founded by husband-and-wife duo, Leeanne and Guy Hundleby as they explored a joint passion for beautiful handcrafted leather goods. Travels through the artisanal leather regions of Spain inspired the couple to experiment with shape and proportions, and they began building paper model versions of the iconic Strathberry styles. These would in time evolve to form the iconic Strathberry Tote and MC collections.
Strathberry juxtaposes inherently Scottish spirit with an international outlook. With the creative epicentre located in a 19th-century Edinburgh townhouse, the dialogue between Scottish design and Spanish craftsmanship allows for a dynamic interplay of ideas and innovation.
With bold creative direction, Strathberry draws upon an eclectic range of sources for inspiration. An interdisciplinary approach to collaboration allows for exploration of different design avenues, diversifying and developing both range and skill, which in turn cements the Strathberry brand at the forefront of artistic creativity.
