14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
DAILY
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Bags, accessories and eyewear

Smith & Canova

United Kingdom

Smith & Canova is a British handbag and accessories brand selling bags, purses and travel accessories for women and men. Its range spans leather and nylon shoulder bags, crossbody bags, totes, backpacks and wallets.

Facts
OriginUnited Kingdom
ProductsHandbags, purses, backpacks, wallets
MaterialsLeather and nylon
CustomersWomen and men
Websitesmithandcanova.co.uk
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
BagsAccessories
Sales channels
E-commerceWholesaleMarketplaces

What is Smith & Canova?

Smith & Canova is a bags and small leather goods brand serving the UK market. It designs handbags, purses and backpacks for women, and a smaller range of bags and accessories for men, organised into named collections such as Jensen, Josephine, Ama and Gabinet, as well as a Travel Essentials line.

Products and positioning

The assortment is broad and practical, aimed at everyday, work and travel use:

  • Women's bags: backpacks, business bags, bum bags, clutches, crossbody bags, shoulder bags and totes
  • Women's accessories: purses, power purses and passport holders
  • Men's bags: backpacks, business bags, crossbody bags and totes
  • Men's accessories: wallets, card holders, washbags and belts

Leather and nylon are both used across the range, with styles from compact crossbody bags to oversized totes.

Distribution

The brand sells through its own UK web shop and supplies trade customers. Its leather crossbody, tote, shoulder and belt bags are also sold through the online marketplace ASOS.

Why it matters

Smith & Canova represents the mid market accessories segment, where brands combine their own online store with trade accounts and large fashion platforms to reach a wide audience.

Frequently asked questions

What does Smith & Canova sell?

Smith & Canova sells handbags, backpacks, purses, wallets and travel accessories for women and men, in leather and nylon.

Where can I buy Smith & Canova bags?

The bags are sold through the brand's own UK online shop, trade stockists and online platforms such as ASOS.

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