The Cambridge Satchel Company
A brand known for handcrafted leather satchels and accessories with classic British style.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Overview
Founded by Julie Deane in 2008 in Cambridge, UK, The Cambridge Satchel Company started as a way to fund her daughter's school fees. The brand quickly became a fashion favorite for its traditional craftsmanship and high-quality leather satchels, expanding globally with a range of bags and accessories.
Products and positioning
Mid-to-high-end fashion accessories brand, emphasizing British heritage and handmade craftsmanship.
Product categories. Satchels · Handbags · Wallets · Accessories · Leather satchels · Schoolbags · Shoulder bags · Crossbody bags · Backpacks · Other leather accessories
Recent events
- 2015
Brand launches a men’s line and male-focused store[1]
Product launch · Other
Cambridge Satchel Company introduced its first line aimed exclusively at men and opened a store specifically targeted at male customers.
- 2013
Cambridge Satchel Company opens its first physical store[1]
Other
The company expanded from its primarily online and wholesale model by opening its first physical retail location.
- 2011
Production and international distribution expand rapidly[1]
Other
Following fashion-media coverage and a collaboration with Comme des Garçons, the company substantially increased production, established a factory near Leicester, and was reported to be selling in 86 countries.
- 2009
Cambridge Satchel Company receives major exposure through The Guardian Christmas Gift Guide[1]
Campaign · Other
The brand’s inclusion in The Guardian’s Christmas Gift Guide, presented as a men’s accessory, generated a large increase in orders and became an important early growth moment.
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