This season, luxury leather goods brand, Aspinal of London, pays homage to the sophisticated world of ballet; the sparkle of its delicate costumes and grace and elegance of the dancers inspire the aesthetic of Spring/Summer 2019. Intricate, hand-stitched beaded tutus, archived costumes and photographs of the English National Ballet have informed the styling, colour palette and luxurious finishes of the new collection. Its elaborate embellishments and dazzle are reminiscent of opulent chandeliers, such as those suspended in Aspinal of London stores throughout the world.

Heroes of SS19, the ‘Crystal Trunk’ and ‘Trinket’ make a show-stopping entrance. Glamorous embellishments marry handcrafted, etched, transparent acrylic to beautifully capture nostalgic elements from the Decade of Swing, 1950s glamour and the vivacious revelry of the mid-century. Available in glittering black or dazzling candy-coloured Swarovski crystal adornments, and complemented with either silver or gold hardware, these stand out accessories are guaranteed to delight. Decadence is epitomised in the ‘Crystal Star Clutch’, with its beautiful planetary embellishments in pearl and antique gold, luxe tassel, and perfume bottle design; it is the ultimate statement piece.

The depictions of ballet dancers in the impressionist paintings by artist Edgar Degas, inspired a pastel palette to welcome the start of spring. Aspinal of London’s SS19 colourways are elegant yet subtle; soft dove grey, shell pink, peony, and bluebird; warm neutrals of ivory, olive, tan,

and soft taupe; andrich tones of bordeaux and evergreen croc print set the tone for the collection. As always, the finest leather and materials have been handcrafted to deliver a superior quality range of accessories that are as functional as they are luxurious.

The new ‘Madison’ family represents the ultimate work bag. It combines chic practicality with beautiful structure, a perfect companion for the busy yet organised woman. The Madison is available in three sizes, all in the signature pebbled leather with full suede lining.

Stepping into the evening, the new ‘Ava’ clutch bag is a contemporary take on vintage Art Nouveau styling. Available in two sizes and an array of deep-shine croc finishes, the Ava can be worn with a cross-body strap or carried by the sophisticated handle for an elegant evening out.

To fulfill the needs of both weekdays and weekends, the ‘Mount Street’ backpack has been refined to a more compact size which accommodates large documents with ease for days at the office, yet still fits the necessities for a day out.

The modern ‘Soho’ Bag is a versatile piece, which can be worn as a clutch, a cross-body bag or a wristlet with an updated strap. The addition of the gusset makes it ideal to fit all the everyday essentials.

Small leather accessories have also been thoughtfully designed to fulfill modern needs, whilst remaining classic. The new large ‘Zip Coin Purse’ accommodates both a phone and essential cards and the ‘Mini Continental’ range takes on a slimmer silhouette.

Male customers are also well catered for this season with newness and updates on existing pieces. The ‘Anderson’ family takes on a new fabrication with a nylon capsule collection, whilst also introducing three contemporary styles: the ‘Backpack’, the ‘Weekender’ and the ‘East/West

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