16 Feb, 2012

Hand-embossed serial numbering of CHERCHBI bags

We introduced hand-embossed serial numbers to our bags in 2010. Prior to this we had only produced a couple of small runs, no more than 15 of any one bag. Our batch production runs are still very small; 50 or 60 bags at most. Even so, we feel its good practice to allow our bag … Continue reading

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07 Feb, 2012

English Union: Introducing the SS12 CHERCHBI Collection

Here we share with you the new English Union collection which will sit alongside our Herdwyck No.10 range. Our design handwriting and robust quality are visible in the new bags, however the union body fabric, which the collection is named after, is new. A union fabric is so-called as it is a union of two fibres, in this case … Continue reading

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30 Jan, 2012

Newsletter Archive January : New York Trip | Men’s File Pop Up Shop

Hello Hope you’ve had a good start to the year. Ours has started apace; at Pitti Uomo in Italy and Capsule in New York we met a selection of international buyers and press from Italy, the US, Japan, Korea, China, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden…the list goes on. The Italian part of the trip really was … Continue reading

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29 Jan, 2012

Notes from New York

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

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19 Aug, 2011

The new Yan Belt

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

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02 Aug, 2011

Newsletter Archive August : Media attention | The workshop | A wedding

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

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26 Jul, 2011

Behind the scenes at the workshop, Herdwyck AW11 production

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

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21 Jun, 2011

Behind the scenes at CHERCHBI photoshoot

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

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