
The Chic Accessories All The Cool British Girls Will Be Wearing This Summer
If your summer aesthetic leans more “champagne on a lawn” than “White Claw at the beach,” you’re going to want to see what Aspinal of London’s latest collection. Dubbed—The Great British Season—these chic pieces channel the elegance of iconic UK events like Ascot, Wimbledon, and Glyndebourne, but in a way that feels fresh, flirty, and surprisingly wearable. Think: soft pastels, delicate embroidery, and a countryside-meets-city-girl energy that’s ideal for anyone trying to romanticize their day-to-day.
From pistachio raffia totes and pearl-detailed clutches to silk scarves that look like they belong in a Jane Austen adaptation (but styled with your Reformation dress), this collection is basically a British summer starter pack. Whether you're planning a Euro trip or just want to pretend you're headed to the regatta, these are the pieces that say I summer in style—no matter what your actual plans are.
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With hand-embroidered wildflowers, delicate birds, and actual semi-precious stones, this is the kind of bag that turns heads at brunch and gets borrowed by your mom. The bamboo top handle gives it a playful vintage vibe, while the detachable chains make it just as easy to wear crossbody on your way to drinks in the park. Basically, it’s an English garden—but far more portable.
With a delicate hand-drawn print that nods to British summer traditions, this Italian silk scarf adds just the right amount of charm. Whether you're heading to a garden party or just want to dress up your weekend jeans, it's an easy way to add polish without overthinking it.
Equal parts lavish and functional, this hand fan is the unexpected accessory that you’ll carry with you everywhere this summer. With delicate countryside-inspired artwork and hand-painted wood details, you’ll be reaching for it whether you’re at a summer wedding or in the back of a too-warm Uber. Bonus: it comes with a sleek leather case to protect it when you toss it in your bag.
Handwoven using traditional basket-weaving techniques and crafted from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, this is a bag you’ll have for decades. Each strand is naturally dyed and woven by hand, giving the bag its one-of-a-kind texture and structure. It’s the kind of craftsmanship that adds quiet depth to your outfit—and only gets better with time.
Crafted from full-grain leather, this camera-style crossbody comes with two interchangeable straps—one slim stap in the same supple leather as the body of the bag, the other a wider, more casual canvas strap in a contrasting color. It’s compact but with enough room for your phone, keys, and other small essentials, making it the perfect everyday bag.
This full-grain leather passport cover is sleek, sturdy, and built to last through years of travel plans and gate changes. A contrasting suede lining adds just enough detail, while an inside slip pocket keeps your boarding pass in one place. Pro tip: get it personalized—it makes a thoughtful gift for that person who’s always planning their next escape.
This tote takes houndstooth out of the cold and straight into sunny-day territory. With full-grain leather accents and a soft, unstructured shape, it’s effortless and elevated. The roomy interior and front slip pocket make it ideal for everything from market runs to weekend getaways.
Wrapped in natural raffia with smooth leather details, this refillable A5 journal brings a little luxury to your everyday notes. The pages come lined or blank, and you can buy refillable pages from Aspinal of London.
This full-grain leather wine box is picnic goals—structured, elegant, and sneakily practical. It holds two bottles, comes with crystal-clear flutes, and has a hidden drawer for your wine tools.
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