Smythson has released a new travel collection called Norton, featuring lightweight bags designed for effortless travel. The collection includes a capacious travel bag, crossbody bag, briefcase, and two travel pouches, crafted from nylon with leather trims. The Norton line is available in a dark moss colourway suitable for autumn, and features details such as removable shoulder straps and multiple pockets. The article highlights the brand's attention to detail and commitment to blending tradition with modern practicality.
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Smythson, a luxury stationery brand known for its high-end diaries, has released a new travel collection called Norton. The collection includes a capacious travel bag, a crossbody bag, and a briefcase, as well as two handy travel pouches. Each piece is designed with effortless travel in mind, featuring details such as a removable shoulder strap, external pockets, a zip top closure, and metal feet for durability. The collection combines traditional leather craftsmanship with modern practicality, using lightweight nylon and grained leather trims. Smythson has a rich history, having been favored by Queen Victoria in the late 19th century and later used by celebrities such as Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, and Vivien Leigh.
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Smythson’s first boutique debuted on Victorian London’s New Bond Street, quickly gaining the attention of Queen Victoria, who commissioned stationery for her court in the late 19th century.
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This royal favour turned into celebrity fever in the mid-20th century, when Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn and Vivien Leigh were spotted with Smythson diaries.
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Winston Churchill and Sigmund Freud also relied on the brand’s famous planners during their illustrious careers.
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Synonymous with diaries – including the world’s first portable diary, the Panama – Smythson takes the same featherweight approach to its travel collection.
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The signature Norton line comprises a capacious travel bag, a crossbody bag, and a briefcase, while two handy travel pouches keep personal belongings organised.
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Crafted from lightweight nylon with grained leather trims, the Norton collection marries leather tradition with modern-day practicality.
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Whether you’re commuting, travelling through the airport, or escaping the city for a long weekend in the countryside, Smythson’s new dark moss colourway is the perfect shade for autumn.
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Designed with the same attention to detail as Smythson’s historic diaries and core leather bag line, the Norton travel bag is an investment for decades of trips to come.
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Every feature has been thought through: there’s a removable, adjustable shoulder strap, external and internal pockets, a zip top closure, and five metal feet for durability, alongside a customisable capacity and flat handles to sit comfortably on your shoulder.
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This travel wallet is on the larger size, meaning it could easily double up as a washbag or document holder.
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With soft leather trims and a lightweight regenerated nylon finish, the pouch features a zip closure around the main compartment and an internal slip pocket.
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Briefcases are staging a comeback.
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If you needed further convincing to ditch the backpack and take it back to tradition, Smythson’s slim Norton briefcase oozes old-school sophistication, but practical features cater for the modern man.
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This travel pouch is practically made for gifting.
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Slipping into an overnight bag or suitcase, the zip pouch keeps belongings organised and secure, without compromising on style.
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The exterior is made from a nylon-cotton fabric, with a fabric lining and grained leather trims.
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