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Sophie Summer Launches New Handbag Collection ILHA in Cyprus

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How Different Cultures Celebrate Mother's Day

We all love our mums and, hopefully, we all take the time to show our appreciation for all they do for us. Whether it’s cooking, babysitting, suppo...

Woven into the Fabric of Time - A History of Wicker

When we think of wicker, we may picture a basket or, perhaps, patio furniture. Most of us probably don’t think of wicker being used in contemporary...

How to Spend Valentine's Day in Lockdown (A Valentine’s Survival Guide)

Valentine's Day? What Valentine's Day? Some of us are lucky to spend lockdown with loved ones. But what if you're in lockdown apart? Or single and ...

Bags on Film - Iconic Bags from the Movies

If you're like us, you'll have spent most of lockdown watching films. Take a look at these iconic bags that have helped define characters and plots.

Top Tips for a Merry Sustainable Christmas

Don't overbuy food and discover the joys of leftovers -- we're happy to provide a few suggestions to make sure your Christmas is both merry and sus...