Aspinal of London
United Kingdom
Aspinal of London is a British luxury leather goods and accessories brand founded in London in 2001 by Iain Burton. It is a private company based in Fernhurst, West Sussex, according to Wikipedia. It designs, manufactures and sells its own bags and accessories.
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Iain Burton |
| Headquarters | Fernhurst, West Sussex, UK |
| Company type | Private company |
| Segment | Luxury leather goods and accessories |
| Website | aspinaloflondon.com |
What is Aspinal of London?
Aspinal of London is a British maker of luxury leather goods and accessories. Wikipedia reports that it was founded in London in 2001 by Iain Burton, and is a private company with its headquarters in Fernhurst, near Midhurst, on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
History
Before opening its own shops, the company supplied leather accessories to museum gift shops, including the National Gallery, the Louvre and the Vatican. The brand's retail and product history, as given by Wikipedia, includes:
- 2007: first retail location in Selfridges, London, and first handbag, The Paris Bag
- 2010: flagship store on Brook Street, Mayfair
- 2013: Harrods concession, moved to a larger space in 2020
- 2016: the Yang Mi Bag with the actress and singer Yang Mi
- 2018: wholesale partnership with Barneys New York, a Paris pop-up at Galeries Lafayette and the arrival of Giles Deacon as design director
- 2019: first Shanghai store
During the COVID-19 pandemic the company closed ten standalone stores, mainly in London and the UK.
Products and positioning
The company designs, manufactures and sells luxury leather goods and accessories. Wikipedia names Mariya Dykalo as head designer, although the date of that information is not given and current creative leadership should be checked.
Business model and distribution
Aspinal combines its own shops, concessions in department stores such as Selfridges and Harrods, wholesale partnerships and online sales. The sources consulted do not name an owner or chief executive beyond the founder.
Why it matters
Aspinal of London is one of the British independent luxury accessories brands that grew through department store concessions and then adapted its store estate after the pandemic.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Aspinal of London?
Wikipedia describes Aspinal of London as a private company and names founder Iain Burton, but does not name a current owner. Ownership should be checked in company filings.
Where is Aspinal of London from?
Aspinal of London is a British brand, founded in London in 2001. Its headquarters is in Fernhurst, West Sussex, according to Wikipedia.