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Strathberry

Scottish accessories brand known for skilfully crafted handbags and accessories

Company overview

Strathberry is an Edinburgh-based and internationally known brand founded by husband-and-wife team Guy and Leeanne Hundleby in 2013. Specialising in luxury leather goods, Strathberry’s creations are handcrafted in small batches using only the finest quality leathers and finishes. Known for its instantly recognisable bar closure and minimalist design aesthetic, Strathberry’s elegant lines, exceptional attention to detail and celebrity endorsement have led to a global following. The brand is stocked in more than 70 stores worldwide and has its own stores in London and in its hometown of Edinburgh and London’s Burlington Arcade, Covent Garden and the King’s Road in Chelsea.

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Right from the start, BGF has shown a real desire to support our growth plans and invest in the business to accelerate what has been built to date. The whole team is incredibly excited about the future opportunity and we look forward to working in partnership with the BGF team.

Guy and Leeanne Hundleby, CEO

Company information

Head office
  • Edinburgh
Co-founders
  • Guy Hundleby
  • Leeanne Hundleby
Chair
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BGF team
Investment date
  • Jan 2022

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