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A Little Hocus Pocus in Cambridge

29 Oct 2026

A Little Hocus Pocus in Cambridge

Cambridge may be famous for its beautiful buildings, clever minds and of course its satchels, but there is a little magical history within its cobb...

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11 Sep 2026

Which Halloween Personality Type are You?

The Horror Obsessive The Mini Satchel - Black Hair-on-Hide October is not just a month, it is an event. You have seen every horror film, those wort...

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21 Oct 2026

The Cambridge Satchel Book Club (spooky edition)

Discover our Halloween reading list, featuring gothic novels, gripping murder mysteries, dark history and tales of witchcraft, perfect for cosy aut...

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11 Sep 2026

The Cambridge Satchel Book Club

As hot chocolate season creeps closer and staying in starts to sound considerably more appealing than going out, it is time to turn our attention t...

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01 Sep 2026

The difference between hair-on-hide / ponyskin and traditional leather

A Material with Natural Character The beauty of hair on hide, or ponyskin as it is sometimes known, is that no two pieces are quite the same. Smoot...

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01 Sep 2026

The Mini Satchel 101

There’s something undeniably charming about a bag in miniature. The Mini Satchel takes everything recognisable about the classic Cambridge Satchel,...

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28 Aug 2026

An Artistic Collaboration

Cambridge Satchel x International Gallery BEAMS x Ryan Gander OBE RA To celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Gallery BEAMS in Japan, C...

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14 Aug 2026

AW26: Risky Business

Our new Autumn/Winter collection has arrived, bringing fresh styles, refined silhouettes and bold new colours for the season. Drop One is here, wit...

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