The Princess of Wales has developed many style trademarks during her time as a working royal, and an Aspinal bag has been at her side for many official visits. The Mayfair bag first launched in 2018, and with its top-handle, structured silhouette, it’s no surprise that it has been adopted by Kate and other senior royals, given that it’s a brand that stands for British craftsmanship and timeless designs.
Aspinal was founded in 2001 by Iain Burton and has always been rooted in a heritage, quality-driven approach to design – fun fact, before his foray into fashion, he was also the original inventor of audio-guides for museums. He started working on quality leather stationery for museum gift shops, which then evolved into its own leather goods brand, Aspinal.
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The Mayfair bag is undoubtedly Aspinal’s most high-profile handbag, thanks to a number of celebrity endorsements since it launched over a decade ago. The Princess of Wales has this bag in several colour iterations; however, it was also recently carried by both Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep during The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour. Not to mention its long list of A-list sightings, including Selena Gomez, Lily James, Jennifer Lopez, Jenna Coleman, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski. Its classic uptown look means it will no doubt continue to be a firm celebrity fixture for years to come.
The Mayfair might be the star in the line-up; however, below we bring three other Aspinal bags that are worth consideration.
The Hudson
The Hudson bag has a simple, but spacious, bowling bag silhouette, with soft leather that makes it ideal for tucking under the shoulder if you like to carry your totes more like a clutch. For those who want a cleaner, more streamlined look, the tassel is removable.
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The Mayfair
From Jennifer Lopez to the Princess of Wales, the Mayfair bag has become a regular paparazzi feature. It currently comes in 27 colourways and three sizes, while the midi’s dimensions are arguably the most popular. It has a nostalgic charm thanks to the structured top-handle strap and shield lock fastening.
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The Soho Crescent
When it comes to a sturdy shoulder bag, the Soho Crescent is a trusted city bag – the half-moon shape makes it more interesting and relaxed than your average tote bag, while the supple leather helps to soften the look further. It also has an internal slip pocket which can neatly house valuables such as a card case and headphones. Formerly known as the Hudson Crescent, the bag was renamed the Soho and now comes in both large and small silhouettes, and trending suede fabrications.
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The London Tote
When it comes to laptop-carrying, chuck-it-all-in bags, Aspinal’s offering is the London tote, which has a simple rectangular frame that can be either carried by the handles or tucked under the shoulders. It is available in numerous colourways, with a woven or smooth leather finish, however the black and camel totes will always be a classic.
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The Savannah
The Savannah is the most summer-ready bag in the brand’s lineup. Its versatile, softly structured top-handle silhouette comes in both small-grain milled pebble leather, raffia and canvas. It includes a detachable strap for shoulder or crossbody wear, two zipped compartments, and comes in an array of earthy tones.
