Aspinal of London
Aspinal of London is a London designer, manufacturer and retailer of luxury leather goods and accessories for men and women.
Private company | |
Industry | Fashion design |
Founded | 2000 |
Founder | Iain Burton |
Headquarters | London |
Key people | Head Designer Mariya Dykalo |
Products | Leather goods |
Website | Aspinal of London |
Company
Aspinal of London was founded in 2001 by current Chairman Iain Burton.
In January 2020, it was reported that Aspinal of London was reviewing funding options amid talks about a sale of the company.[1] Throughout 2019, the company struggled with a surge in costs, with loses doubling over that time period. [2]
On 9 April 2016 Aspinal launched a collaboration with Chinese actress Yang Mi.[3]
Aspinal is the sponsor of the Midhurst Town Cup polo competition, which is a local Polo match played at Cowdray Polo Club, the home of British Polo.[4] Prior to her wedding, a Kate Middleton "Princess Catherine Engagement Doll" was sold, which came with a toy Aspinal bag as an accessory.[5]
References
- Nazir, Sahar (2020-01-22). "Aspinal of London in sale talks despite strong Christmas". Retail Gazette. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Mkandawire, Vinjeru (2020-01-02). "Aspinal of London losses widen despite higher sales". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- http://m.xiu.com/activity/starBag/img/share.jpg. "Aspinal of London 杨幂款限量包". yangmi.xiu.com. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- "GALLERY: Katie Price among the stars flocking to Cowdray for Gold Cup polo". West Sussex County Times. June 23, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
- Rebecca Cope (April 8, 2011). "KATE MIDDLETON DOLL HITS HAMLEYS". Marie Claire. Retrieved January 31, 2013.