[This competition has closed and a winner announced. Steve Baker has won a choice from the range] Traditional shoemaker Loake has introduced a range of leathergoods for the first time. The small and reasonably priced collection comprises four pieces: the Horseguards messenger bag, the Thames washbag, the Balmoral weekend bag and the Guildhall briefcase (left to right below).
In this exclusive competition you can win a choice of one of the range by simply by signing up for the Loake newsletter by clicking here. The competition closes at midnight on Sunday 11 June 2017 and the winner will be selected and announced on Monday 12 June.
In this exclusive competition you can win a choice of one of the range by simply by signing up for the Loake newsletter by clicking here. The competition closes at midnight on Sunday 11 June 2017 and the winner will be selected and announced on Monday 12 June.
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| L-R: Horseguards messenger bag, the Thames washbag, the Balmoral weekend bag and the Guildhall briefcase |
I've been using the Guildhall briefcase and am very impressed by the quality of the design, construction and leather. A nice touch, for example, is that the carry strap has a suede lining to prevent it slipping off the shoulder.
With the exception of the messenger bag, they come in vegetable tanned leather, specially selected for its round, plump tannage which is relatively scuff resistant. The messenger bag comes in dark brown combination calf and full grain leathers. All the leathers will develop a beautiful, natural patina with age and are teamed with 100% cotton twill linings.
With the exception of the messenger bag, they come in vegetable tanned leather, specially selected for its round, plump tannage which is relatively scuff resistant. The messenger bag comes in dark brown combination calf and full grain leathers. All the leathers will develop a beautiful, natural patina with age and are teamed with 100% cotton twill linings.
The range (which will soon be extended) has been designed and engineered in-house with classic styling, practicality and ruggedness in mind. It is manufactured in India by the same people that make Loake’s Indian Goodyear Welted footwear. It is exclusively available in Loake shops in the UK and overseas, and from the Loake online store.
Balmoral Weekend Bag £225
Horseguards Messenger Bag £165
Guildhall Briefcase £180
Thames Washbag £55
This post is a collaboration with Loake.