Smythson

Smythson, British luxury leather goods and stationery

Smythson is a British firm dedicated to luxury leather goods and stationery which, according to its own presentation, has been in business since 1887. Its catalogue combines leather pieces, notebooks, diaries and desk items, with a strong emphasis on personalisation and gifting.

Diaries, notebooks and books

The diaries and books section brings together full-year, mid-year and academic diaries, as well as refillable styles. The catalogue is also organised by size, with desk, mid-size and pocket versions. The notebook collection includes classic, titled, illustrated and refillable lines, alongside specialist books on style, travel and home entertaining. These are complemented by accessories such as dividers, refills, bookmarks and writing and document folders.

Bags, briefcases and leather accessories

The bags and briefcases range covers tote bags, crossbody bags, backpacks, travel bags and briefcases in large, slim and ultra slim versions. Alongside these are accessories such as card holders, wallets, purses, pouches, keyrings, glasses cases and tech bags and cases, including laptop cases and phone and tech accessories. The site groups these pieces into selections such as The Business Edit, The Weekend Edit and The Desk Edit.

Travel, home and lifestyle

The travel section features travel bags, passport covers and sleeves, travel wallets, luggage tags, pouches, cosmetic cases and washbags, jewellery and watch rolls and travel games. The home and lifestyle line includes jewellery and watch boxes and rolls, ring and cufflink boxes, trinket boxes and cases, desk accessories such as writing folders, stationery organisers, desk calendars and memos and paper trays, games and game sets and rolls, frames and albums, and tableware and entertaining pieces.

Stationery, invitations and personalisation

The stationery range comprises birthday cards, all occasion cards, thank you cards, wedding and anniversary cards, congratulations cards and Christmas cards, as well as invitations, place cards and holders and menu cards for celebrations and events. Correspondence includes classic, illustrated and personalised correspondence cards, personalised business cards, notelets and writing paper and envelopes, with personalisation options. The firm offers personalised stamping and bespoke services, and provides a wedding guide.

Gifts and featured pieces from the catalogue

The gifts section is organised by recipient and occasion: gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for the home, wedding and engagement gifts, and corporate gifts. Among the pieces shown on the site are the 2027 Soho Weekly Diary in Ludlow, the Large Briefcase with Zip Front in Ludlow, the Multi-Zip Case in Panama, the Backgammon Roll in Panama, the 3 Drawer Jewellery Box in Panama, the Passport Cover in Panama, the Portobello Notebook in Mara and a birthday card. The catalogue also features collections such as The Tweed Collection, The Norton Travel Collection and The Leopard Collection.

Delivery, returns and certification

The store states complimentary standard delivery on all orders over £200 and complimentary UK returns, within 28 days from the date of purchase. Each piece is presented in the firm's Nile Blue box, hand-wrapped and finished with navy grosgrain ribbon. Smythson is listed as a company with Butterfly Mark certification.