Aspinal of London

Aspinal of London, British luxury leather goods since 2001

Aspinal of London is a British luxury leather goods company founded in 2001 by entrepreneur Iain Burton. The company presents itself as a benchmark of timeless English elegance, with leather goods collections crafted from high-quality leathers and a strong artisanal component. Its name comes from the old English term "Aspen-well", which referred to a grove of aspen trees beside a well, and the brand adopted it for its association with nature, strength and generosity, reflected in its heraldic-inspired logo.

Origins and history

Before founding Aspinal, Iain Burton was the original inventor and supplier of audio guides for some of the world's most prestigious museums, including the National Gallery, the Louvre and the Vatican. That business relationship led to the current business: Aspinal went on to supply quality museum gifts and Burton selected the finest artisans to produce handmade leather stationery. From there, the business grew into the quintessential English luxury brand it is today. The company maintains a focus on family values and a sense of community among its team, its customers and the welcome in its stores.

Product range

The range is organised into several main lines:

• Women's bags: crossbody, totes, shoulder bags, top handle, clutch, embroidered, evening, mini backpacks, raffia and the Mayfair line, as well as the models from the Design Icons collection.
• Women's leather goods: wallets, card holders, purses and zip pouches.
• Travel: passport covers, travel bags, jewellery cases, luggage tags and travel wallets.
• Jewellery & Watches: watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, brooches and jewellery boxes, as well as a fine jewellery line.
• Accessories: belts, keyrings and bag charms, makeup bags, phone cases, gloves, glasses cases, handbag hooks, mirrors, sunglasses, eye masks and laptop cases.
• Stationery & Pens: diaries, journals, pens and padfolios.
• Scarves: silk, cashmere and stoles, with a personalisation option.
• Home: desk accessories, luxury games, albums, guest books, silverware, scented candles and soft toys.
• Men's bags and accessories: laptop bags, backpacks, briefcases, travel bags, crossbody, laptop cases, document cases, messenger and phone cases; wallets, card holders, billfolds, trifold, lanyards and RFID ID cases; travel items such as passport covers, luggage tags, travel wallets and watch rolls; watch boxes and watches; hip flasks, belts, wash bags, gloves, golf accessories, sunglasses, keyrings and glasses cases; cufflinks in silver, gold, enamel, wedding, engraved, gemstone and pearl, and cufflink boxes; stationery and pens; cashmere, wool and silk scarves; and home items.

Personalisation and gifting

The company offers personalisation across several categories, including stationery, travel, jewellery, hip flasks, cufflinks, silk scarves, albums, iPhone cases, luxury games and keyrings. It provides gifting services such as e-gift cards, luxury gift wrapping, corporate gifting and virtual shopping. The brand presents itself as a leading gift destination, with iconic cream boxes, satin ribbons and hand-written messages on gift cards.

Craftsmanship and sustainability

Aspinal states that all its products are handmade by skilled artisans in some of the finest workshops in the world, with a design intended to last and be passed down through generations. The company declares a commitment to sustainability through its "Bee Aspinal" strategy, structured around four pillars: Product, Planet, Partnership and People.

International sales and customer service

The company operates an online store with shipping to over 150 countries and offers express delivery in the UK and US, free worldwide returns within 30 days and customer service by chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The site shows prices in US dollars and promotions current at the time of the analysis, such as free shipping over $300 with all duties included, 10% off for signing up and 20% off gifts for a friend. The company has physical stores, whose locations can be found on its website.