A definitive list of the top 50 British-made bags.
Thanks to our friends on Instagram we’ve put together a list of British-made bag brands for every occasion (and size). This was intended to be a top twenty, but with this much choice and such great quality, we couldn’t leave any out!
Carpet Bags
Carpet Bags richly coloured bags
Carpet Bags produce a wide range of beautiful and practical bags, individually made by crafts people in England.
Chapman Bags
Classic, strong, beautiful Chapman bags.
Originally a manufacturer of fishing and shooting bags, John Chapman makes hand crafted canvas, leather and tweed bags for travel, leisure, business and sporting activities, in Carlisle, Cumbria.
C. Nicol
C.Nicol luxury leather bags
C.Nicol is a contemporary British accessories label creating luxury leather handbags. The collections comprise clean, classic shapes with an emphasis on using the finest materials.
Elytra England
Elytra England handcrafted contemporary bags
Originally an entomologist, Elytra England was founded by designer/maker Justine Weyman, who handcrafts each item from her workshop in Frome, Somerset.
Emma Cornes
Emma Cornes beautiful bags from British wool
Emma Cornes bags are made in England, either in Cheshire or the West Midlands, with woollen tweeds from the colours and patterns of Great Britain.
Eyato London
Eyato London based, distinctive handbags.
London based luxury handmade label producing high-end fashion accessories, available to order in a range of finishes (leathers, fabrics, precious metals, gems and crystals).
Grace Gordon
Grace Gordon makes classic beautiful and sophisticated bags.
Grace Gordon offers a versatile and elegant range to make a foundation for the perfect luxury wardrobe.
Hanson of London
Hanson of London traditional leather craftsmanship
Hanson of London is an independently owned luxury goods brand which delivers a contemporary take on traditional leather craftsmanship with a focus on elegant design and the finest natural materials.
Isabella Queen
Isabella Queen luxury bags with elegant structure.
British-based luxury brand offering quality leather accessories handcrafted in London. Their bags are elegant structures with stylish flair.
Jane Hopkinson Bags
Jane Hopkinson offers beautiful leather bags for every occasion
Jane Hopkinson offers an extensive range of luxury leather handbags to suit your every need.
Jardine of London
Jardine of London British Luxury Bags.
Jardine of London make gorgeous classic bags loved by women across the world and a fair few celebs too!
Lellie Bags
Lellie Bags bespoke leather bags and products are handmade in Great Britain. Their luxury leather goods are handcrafted, hand-finished and some items also include hand stitching.
Lisa Lemon Bags
Lisa Lemon hands free bags
Lisa Lemon create stylish bags and accessories which free-up the owner to travel light, have their hands free and provide peace of mind that possessions are being taken care of.
M. Hulot
M. Hulot leather with a utilitarian approach.
A bag and accessories label, created for the customer that enjoys leather that actually looks like leather, and a lo-fi, utilitarian approach.
Mann and Moon
Mann and Moon a brand for discerning dogs and their owners
Mann and Moon collections are designed for dogs and their owners to enable them to seamlessly transition between country, coast and city with style when wearing our distinctive and practical accessories.
Rachel Orme
Rachel Orme bags are functional with a timeless quality
Rachel Orme is passionate about producing the finest accessories: everything is made by hand in London using the finest quality materials including Italian leathers and Liberty fabrics.
St Leonards
St Leonards bags made in London and St Leonards on Sea
With a unisex, pared down ethos “K” (founder of St Leonards) is slowly building her customer base. Training interns and employing local people is how she gets things done.
Steve Harkin
Steve Harkin contemporary bags with a retro twist
Steven Harkin makes and designs contemporary leather bags with a retro twist for women and men, who have a strong sense of individualism.
Susie Faulks
Susie Faulks limited edition oilcloth bags
Susie Faulks’ textiles are printed, coated and then manufactured into unique limited edition designer oilcloth bags. Fully lined with extra pockets and details they are entirely made in England totally free from all animal products.
Tea Green
Tea Green designs contemporary bags and purses
Tea Green offers a contemporary and individual collection of handbags, purses and more. Based in Somerset, England.
Hettie
Hettie British made accessories inspired by classic traditional fabrics.
British made accessories inspired by classic traditional fabrics. Hettie is family run all Hettie products are made using Moon fabrics.
The Leather Satchel Co.
The Leather Satchel Co. bags are made by British master craftsman
The Leather Satchel Co. make bags and accessories using the Hanshaws method (heavy equestrian styled leather and classic raw edge leather-work.)
What Daisy Did
What Daisy Did
What Daisy Did is an ethical and sustainable fashion label making leather and canvas bags.
VVA Handbags
VVA premium handbags for functionality and individualism
A premium handbag brand that allows individuality and function in handbags that are both beautiful and timeless.
Billy Tannery
Billy Tannery
Billy Tannery is the first entirely British kid leather brand. They produce premium vegetable tanned kid leather in their own micro-tannery near Northampton.
Branco
Branco London
Accessories for the modern human, concentrating on longevity rather than fast paced disposable fashion.
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte Elizabeth
A lady’s handbag should be the best part of their outfit, every Charlotte Elizabeth product is sourced and stitched in Great Britain and uses the finest British leather, brassware and craftsmen.
Code
Code Leather
Award winning contemporary leather bags, made by hand in Leicester.
Equi-Scuto
Equi-Scuto
Designers and creators of the finest leather equestrian boots and leather handbags for clients worldwide.
Ferian
Ferian
Ferian bags are made in the West Midlands of England using hand-worked saddlery techniques that established the factory’s reputation in the 1800s.
Hands of Tym
Hands of Tym
Hands of Tym is a Luxury Leather goods operation focusing on ‘one by one’ humanised manufacture. Every piece unique and handmade in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Honey and Toast London
Honey and Toast
A range of leather accessories designed to meet the high expectations of both children and parents. Each piece in the Honey & Toast collection has been designed and carefully developed to be of the highest, enduring quality, in order to grow with your child.
Jade Rhone
Jade Rhone
Jade Rhone is a London-based designer + maker, developing and producing handcrafted products using personally hand selected vegetable tanned leathers.
Launer London
Launer London
Launer London has the best of British craftsmanship woven into history. This heritage, combined with a reputation for meticulous quality and refined style, has seen Launer awarded the Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen for handbags and small leather goods.
The Little Clutch Bag Company
Little Clutch Bag Company
The Little Clutch Bag Company manufacture women’s clutch bags using the very best materials manufactured in the UK, all products are manufactured in England.
Modren
Modren
Modren handcrafted Harris Tweed bags from the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
Marie Louise Maternity
Marie Louise Maternity
Marie Louise Maternity is a British brand founded by senior midwife Marie Louise providing environmentally responsible pre-packed versatile baby changing bags.
Milli Millu
Milli Millu
Luxury day and evening bags featuring their signature interior. Designed with today’s woman in mind.
Mimi
Mimi Berry
Mimi is the contemporary London accessories brand founded by Mimi Berry. The brand grew from a simple stall in Spitalfields Market and is now an established fashion presence on the international accessories scene.
Mimi Eden Accessories
Mimi Eden Accessories
Handmade handbags and accessories made from the finest quality leathers and natural materials. Crafted by hand, made in England and inspired by nature.
Mirelle London
Mirelle London
Mirelle London is a luxury accessories label based in London, Wiltshire and Manchester. Mirelle London bags are handmade lovingly in Manchester by expert artisans, making each bag completely unique.
Oliv Backpacks
Oliv Backbags
Waxed canvas backpacks, handmade in Lonon.
Red Meg
Red Meg
Designed in the Cotswolds, Created in London, Sold and Worn Worldwide, the RedMeg range of beautiful hand made leather handbags.
Rural Kind
Rural Kind
Simple, functional and durable carry goods for everyday adventuring. Waxed canvas bags, leather wallets and accessories designed and handmade in the hills of Wales.
Susannah Hunter
Susannah Hunter
Susannah Hunter leather appliqué handbags are coveted by discerning women all over the world. Their products are designed and handmade by a small highly-skilled team in Susannah’s atelier in Bloomsbury, London.
Teal
Teal
Teal – Practical bags and accessories made in Britain using leather and canvas.