Timeless Luxury. Sustainable sourcing. High quality craftsmanship.

Back To School!!
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Well What A Summer It’s Been, If We Can Call It That…
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I Don’t Know About You But I Really Feel For The Kids (And Parents) This Summer.
The Weather Stopped Us From Being Outside, Exploring, Camping, Swimming, Picnicing… 
Generally Summering, It’s Been A Tricky One.
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But Here We Are, Back To A Bit Of Routine. Don’t Know About You But It’s Much Needed In My Household.
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Thank You To My Incredibly Patient Customers Who Have Been Extremely Understanding Xx
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And To All Of You Kids And Parents Starting A New Phase Of Education
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Good Luck Out There, You Got This 🙌Xx
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#Backtoschool
I Completely Forgot To Show These Amazing Trousers I Wore On Saturday….
Thanks Sooo Much To @Stylingbybec For The Details, She Knows Her Onions I Can Tell You!
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They Are My New Absolute Favourites 🙌🤎
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@Anglan_Shop Trousers From @Curated.woman 
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#Bagsofstyle #Over40Style #Balloonpants #Leatherbags #Bagmaker
Investment Pieces…
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What Does That Mean To You?
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To Me It’s About, Originality, Durability, Versatility And They Must Have The Ability To Remain In Style For An Extended Period.
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How Much Bang Am I Getting For My Buck, If You Know What I Mean!
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- Pieces That Transition Through The Whole Year.
- Neutral Tones That Compliment Your Wardrobe Whatever The Season.
- Superior Craftsmanship And Sustainable Materials.
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“Will I Wear This For 30 Days Or More?” 
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Pretty Good Rule Of Thumb. 
A Phrase Conceived By Livia Firth And Lucy Seigle Back In 2015.
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Incoming…
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Great Shoot With Muggins And The Fab @Amberloulloyd 📸
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Clothing Available @Wovenstoreonline 
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Bag - Noa In Chestnut @Pkkirkwood 
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#Bagmaker #Vegtan #Brighton #Sustainablefashion #Handmadebags
It Seems Tote Season Has Started…
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This Simple Shape Is So Very Satisfying  To Make.
Functional, Simple, Elegant, 
Classic Style.
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Slim Tote In Chestnut, Dm For More Info And Swatches.
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#Leatherwork #Bagmaker #Vegtan #Bagstore #Sustainablefashion #Madeonebyone #Handmadebags #Brighton
The Best Birthday Banana Pants @Theindigowares 
I Bloomin Love Em!!! 
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Thank You Lovely 😘🤎😘
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#Indigo #Collegemates #Oldfriends #Sustainablefashion #Sharethelove
I Know I Know Don’t Talk About Winter When We Haven’t Even Seen The Summer Yet!!
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But I’ve Been Looking At What Colours And Styles Of Bag We Use A Lot Through Winter.
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The Belt Bag Has Definitely Become My Go To All Year Round, But I Like To Switch Out Tan For Brown Or Black In Winter Months.
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Then There’s The Tote Bag.
And After Making A Couple Of These Classics Last Week, It Got Me Thinking About Accessories That We Really Need, And When We Use Them.
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A Tote Bag For Many Is An Everyday Must. That Bag That You Can Chuck Everything In…
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So I’m Think I’m Going To Revisit This Design And Concentrate On What We Really Need From It This Aw.
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Wider Handles?
Larger Internal Pocket?
Zipped Pocket?
2 Pockets?
Key Loop?
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What Are Your Thoughts And Needs In This Design. Any Suggestions On What You Would Like To See Gratefully Received 😉
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#Totebag #Bagmaker #Vegtan #Sustainablefashion #Brighton #Bagforlife #Handcraftedbags #Leatherwork
The Sol Sling In Black…
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Thank You To Those Of You Who Have Ordered From The New Pieces.
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I Have Finally Started Production On Those After That Whopper Of A Sale.
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So I Just Thought I’d Show The Black Version As Everyone Loves A Black Bag Right? ;-)
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This Is Going To Be My Go To For Winter For Sure!
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#Blackbag #Bagmaker #Vegtan #Brighton #Onebyone #Handcraftedbags #Leatherwork #Minimaliststyle
The Colour ‘Bone’ 🦴Love It!
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This Colour Could Be My Favourite Veg Tan Leather.
There Is Something So Pleasing About It, Watching It Change Over Time And Wear Is Always Fascinating.
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Bag - Ida Mini Cross Body Bag. 
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#Bagmaker #Vegtan #Leatherbag #Handcraftedbags #Madeinengland #Brighton

At Paula Kirkwood, we create timeless luxury leather goods, sustainably handcrafted to the highest quality.

Our contemporary minimalist sensibility is at the centre of every piece. We prioritise slow fashion and craftsmanship, creating enduring designs that are built to last from our studio in Brighton.

The materials for each handbag and accessory are carefully sourced, using only vegetable tanned leather to lower environmental impact. We continue to innovate through exclusive products and collections created from reclaimed materials.

Our mission is to bring you one-of-a-kind accessories with a story behind every stitch.

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I’m Paula, founder and designer here at Paula Kirkwood.

I’ve worked in fashion and textiles for the past twenty five years and have always placed craftsmanship and environmental ethos at the centre of my practice.

For ten of those years, I worked with Traid, a textile charity that turns clothing waste into funds and resources that reduce environmental impact.

I ran their in-house studio TRAIDremade, creating clothing and accessory collections for both men and women from reclaimed fabrics and industry end of rolls. This position embedded a sustainable mindset into everything that I create.

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