Aspinal of London is a British designer, manufacturer and retailer of luxury leather goods and accessories, founded in London in 2002 by Iain Burton. It was a supplier of leather accessories to the gift shops of museums such as the National Gallery, the Louvre and the Vatican until launching their first store in Selfridges in 2007.
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 Aspinal store in London. | |
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion design |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Iain Burton |
| Headquarters | Fernhurst, West Sussex |
Key people | Mariya Dykalo (Head designer) |
| Products | Leather goods |
| Website | Aspinal of London |
History
editIn 2007, the brand launched its first handbag titled The Paris Bag. Aspinal also opened its first retail location in Selfridges London.
In 2010, the brand opened the brand's first flagship store on Brook Street, Mayfair London. In 2013, Aspinal of London opened a concession in Harrods department store, in Knightsbridge London.
In August 2020, the Aspinal's concession moved to a larger 1300 square foot double boutique within the newly developed Arcade, created to be the destination for British luxury gifting within Harrods.
In 2016, Aspinal collaborated with Chinese actress and singer Yang Mi,[1] launching a limited-edition collection of Trunk Clutch bags titled the ‘Yang Mi Bag’. The collaboration was in support of the One Foundation, a charity founded by Jet Li to promote the development of China's public welfare. For every Yang Mi bag sold, 900 RMB was donated to the One Foundation.
In 2018, after a successful capsule collaboration together, Aspinal appointed Giles Deacon as design director to work alongside Mariya Dykalo.[2] 2018 saw further international brand growth into the U.S. market, launching Aspinal's first wholesale partnership with Barneys New York.[3] Further overseas growth followed within Europe with the launch of a successful 3-month pop-up store in Galeries Lafayette, Paris.[4]
During Covid period Aspinal closed permanently ten stand alone stores mainly in London and UK. In November 2019, Aspinal of London opened its first store in Shanghai within L+; a mall in the Pudong financial district turned fashion hub. The Shanghai store is inspired by the UK flagship in London's Regent Street St James's, encapsulating Aspinal's English heritage brand signatures.[5]
Description
editAspinal head office is based in Fernhurst, Midhurst , West Sussex on the edge of England's beautiful South Downs National Park. Aspinal has supported and continues to support the South Downs National Park Trust, The Olena Pinchuk charity in Ukraine which focuses on supporting injured war veterans and proudly cares and maintains c twenty Bee hives producing more than 1000 jars of organic honey per year. Aspinal is the sponsor of the Midhurst Town Cup polo competition, which is a local Polo match played at Cowdray Polo Club, the home of British Polo.[6]
Collaborations
editPrincess Catherine
editThe Duchess of Cambridge first carried the Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair bag in 2013, and has since carried the bag on several occasions in both Black and Lilac colourways.[7] Prior to her wedding, a Kate Middleton "Princess Catherine Engagement Doll" was sold, which came with a toy Aspinal bag as an accessory.[8] The Duchess of Cambridge has carried the Beulah x Aspinal of London Clutch on several occasions.[9]
Others
edit- 2010: Elizabeth Hurley bag in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- 2015: Beulah x Aspinal clutch, with 25% of the profit donated to the UN Blue Heart Campaign.[10]
- 2016: Dockery bag.[11]
- 2018: Aerodrome collection with David Gandy consisting of men's leather backpacks, business bags and travel accessories.[12]
- 2018: Giles x Aspinal collection of handbags.[13]
Stores
editLondon
edit- Regent Street St James's (since 2017)[14]
- Royal Exchange
- Harrods (since 2013)
- Selfridges (since 2007)
United Kingdom
edit- Selfridges – Trafford
- Head Office – West Sussex
International
edit- L+Mall – Shanghai
- in99 Mall – Chengdu
References
edit- ^ "Aspinal of London 杨幂款限量包". yangmi.xiu.com. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "Power Moves | Giles Deacon Joins Aspinal of London, Asos Hires CFO". The Business of Fashion. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Turk, Robyn (6 November 2018). "Aspinal of London officially enters the U.S. market". fashionunited.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Theodosi, Natalie (18 January 2018). "Aspinal of London Sets Paris Pop-up at Galeries Lafayette". WWD. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ "不输大牌的时髦小众包". fashion.ifeng.com. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ "GALLERY: Katie Price among the stars flocking to Cowdray for Gold Cup polo". West Sussex County Times. 23 June 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Kate Middleton has a new favourite handbag – and it comes in five different colours". HELLO!. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Rebecca Cope (8 April 2011). "KATE MIDDLETON DOLL HITS HAMLEYS". Marie Claire. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Kate Middleton recycles Oscar de la Renta outfit for the third time". Evening Standard. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Apcar, Camilla (4 February 2016). "Aspinal and Beulah London bags aid UN Blue Heart campaign". howtospendit.ft.com. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Yaeger, Lynn. "Michelle Dockery's New Bag Collaboration Is Just as Ladylike as You'd Expect". Vogue. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive first look: David Gandy for Aspinal of London". British GQ. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Mac Donnell, Chloe (18 September 2018). "Giles Deacon teams up with Aspinal on a whimsical collection". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Hendriksz, Vivian (4 December 2017). "Aspinal of London opens largest flagship store in London". fashionunited.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2020.