What Makes The Cambridge Satchel Co. Worth It?

Here at The Cambridge Satchel Co., we celebrate British craftsmanship every single day. Every one of our bags are handcrafted by our makers, using nothing but exceptional materials to ensure the highest quality of women's leather bags and men's leather bags for our wearers.

We pursue excellence in every single thing we do, and we’re committed to making exceptionally good quality bags.

The Cambridge Satchel Co. may seem like a unique name – and it is! We began our journey in 2008 in the beautiful city of Cambridge, one that is rich in history and culture, but which is always looking forward, shaping change for future generations and driving progress. It is a perfect place for us, as we are forever filled with inspiration just by thinking of the centuries of advancement that happened within the city’s buildings.

In fact, in all our leather bags, you’ll find that we’ve taken tradition and cleverly brought it back to life while adding style, sophistication and skill – which is what Cambridge is all about.

Where did it all begin?

The Cambridge Satchel Co. first started with the leather satchel (hence the name!). As it’s one of the most British bags, used by schoolchildren for years and cherished for even longer, we thought it made sense to bring back this fantastic heritage piece.

Every single one of our bags has its own story to tell. They are emblems of a time when style trumped fashion and when quality craftsmanship was at the centre of the clothes people wore. We believe that there are so many bags that should have never been forgotten, and it is our mission to revive them and bring them back.

We create beautiful designs from the past, rediscovered and made absolutely perfect for today.

We choose materials that will last a lifetime.

It’s no secret that we absolutely love leather. It’s natural, reliable and durable; it doesn’t get any better than that.

We understand that this choice of material has an impact, which is why our bags are made from only the highest quality, ethically sourced leather. Our leather is a by-product of the food industry, meaning it would have otherwise gone to waste.

So why do we choose to use leather?

Firstly, leather ages beautifully. As it softens with age, its unique patina becomes a map of your experiences, gently created with each outing and use. We know that leather isn’t indestructible and that there is always the possibility of some damage, which is why we offer a lifetime repairs service on all our products.

Whether it’s something simple like replacing a buckle or a full restoration of your bag, we’ll do everything we can to keep it looking beautiful for years to come.

We know that buying a bag from us is an investment, and it is one that you won’t regret. Say goodbye to fast fashion trends, and hello to bag founded upon consideration, quality and style.

British Makers trusted by our very own King Charles III

One of our missions is to preserve exceptional British craftsmanship, which is why all of our bags are handcrafted by our highly skilled makers at our workshop in the heart of England.

We firmly believe that if our customers could visit our workshop, they would be in awe of the skill, care and level of craftsmanship that goes into every single one of our bags.

Our makers are at the heart of The Cambridge Satchel Co., and we wouldn’t be here today without them. They have over a century’s worth of experience between them, which is why we’re so confident that the bags they make will last a lifetime.

Our most esteemed guest to our workshop was King Charles III himself! His Majesty spent the day with our makers back in early 2020, learned about their craft, and was presented with his very own bag, too.

Trusted by iconic British brands

We’ve been fortunate to collaborate with other iconic British brands. We’ve given our bags a Vivienne Westwood makeover, crafted one-of-a-kind satchels for Comme des Garçons and even created a teeny-tiny satchel for everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington.

On a long term basis, we’re honoured to work with The Royal Opera House, The Prince’s Foundation, and The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST). Each of these incredible institutions is committed to opportunity and education, two things that are extremely important to us as a brand.