We were in New York for Capsule trade fair earlier this month. Alongside grafting at the show, we also got the chance to explore (Mrs Atkinson and three friends aiding matters). Here are some of our findings; from theatre to food: The English theatre company Punchdrunk had just extended the dates of their production Sleep No More, Mrs … Continue reading Notes from New York

Its a long time since we made a new CHERCHBI belt. The Yan Belt responds to requests for a narrower belt, versatile enough to wear with jeans or trousers. The design carries our usual design DNA, saddlery and leather work inspiration with particular techniques interpreted in a modern, understated way. The belt buckle is solid pewter, individually cast in … Continue reading The new Yan Belt

Hello The full twelve piece collection of Herdwyck bags launches in select stores globally late August. The long story in this Newsletter takes us behind the scenes at the workshop over the last weeks, including an albums-worth of photos showing some of what goes into making our bags. Before that, some cuttings and links to … Continue reading Newsletter Archive August : Media attention | The workshop | A wedding

CHERCHBI started four and half years ago and although much has happened in this time the last few weeks rank among the most exciting. I’ve spent time at the workshop checking materials, answering bag construction queries and generally absorbing the atmosphere. Mrs Atkinson has also taken quite a few photos, some of which are below. … Continue reading Behind the scenes at the workshop, Herdwyck AW11 production

We just landed back from Pitti Uomo in Florence at the weekend, a preview of our new wares to buyers and press from the world over. Today we’re straight into photoshoot in de Beauvoir, NE London. Many thanks to Jim Lincoln, Hugo Thurston, James Lowrey and Oliver Spencer for todays shoot – photographer, models and clothes making … Continue reading Behind the scenes at CHERCHBI photoshoot

Saturday 9 April saw a CHERCHBI Herdwyck No.10 tweed-clad tandem team in the 3rd annual Tweed Run, “A Metropolitan bicycle ride with a bit of style”. We imagined it would be an interesting day, but it surpassed all expectations; incredible bicycles, characters and outfits, and a wonderfully positive mood from the 600 or so participants. The … Continue reading The Tweed Run 2011

Click here for a lovely piece on the company and the bags by Andrew Williams at Mens Flair.

What’s in your bag? They may have designer labels, but do the male fashion pack carry just as much junk inside? As menswear day at London fashion week kicks off, Helen Seamons delves into some very stylish bags, and finds everything from Prada fragrance to climbing rope. London-based fashion designer Oliver Spencer is currently carrying one of … Continue reading Oliver Spencer empties his Herdwyck Black Sail Rucksack for The Guardian