Sophie Summer Stories

Spring Fashion, But Make It Sustainable!

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Spring Fashion, But Make It Sustainable!

Hello, Happy New Year! Welcome to Sophie Summer in 2022. We’re already deep into January and our minds are turning to Spring fashions. Following ...

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BAGS ON FILM - ICONIC BAGS FROM THE MOVIES (Part 2)

It’s December and, while we have more opportunities to socialise than we had in 2020, we’re willing to bet a significant portion of our time will s...

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Christmas 2021 Gift Guide

Need Christmas gifting inspiration? Look no further. We got you covered! From items under £50 to unisex gifts, from vegan to handmade, you can be s...

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Your Autumn/Winter Sustainable Style Guide

Let’s take a closer look at some of the A/W trends, as interpreted by our fabulous resident stylist and designer.

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Happy First Birthday to Sophie Summer!

There’s big news at the Sophie Summer headquarters - we’ve just turned one! Here's how our one year timeline looks like.

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Sophie Summer Launches New Handbag Collection ILHA in Cyprus

The countdown to Sophie Summer's one year anniversary begins! Come and celebrate with us as we head to Cyprus for the launch of our latest collecti...

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Weddings 2021: What To Wear

We love weddings at Sophie Summer. A celebration of love and loyalty witnessed by your nearest and dearest, culminating in a huge party - what coul...

What is Vegan Leather? - All About AppleSkin™ with LUXTRA founder Jessica Kruger

Sustainability and ethical manufacturing are at the heart of Sophie Summer. Our goal is to help to create a better world where we can shine a spotl...

Sophie Summer Pop-Up in Stretford Mall

Sophie Summer is very excited to announce our very first pop up shop, in Stretford Mall, in association with the Manchester Fashion Movement as the...

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What to Wear for a Day at the Races

British Racing Season is a series of events at which to see and be seen. As the best and brightest of the racing world compete, spectators dress to...

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Working With Wood - Spotlight on Ukrainian Designer KATE • CHI

At Sophie Summer, we try to showcase beautiful ethical handbags from around the world, but we also aim to bring you the stories behind these amazin...

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10 Top Tips to 'Staycation' in Style

At last, some kind of normality is resuming. We can sit inside pubs and restaurants again (just in time for beer garden weather!). We can hug, and ...

'Entrepreneurial Lessons from My Mother' by Sophie Summer Founder Josefina Alonso

It's Mother's Day in the Phillippines, and Sophie Summer founder Joie Alonso has been reflecting on some of the entrepreneurial lessons she learned...