Sophie Summer Stories

Kate Middleton in polka dots at Royal Ascot

Style Watch: See the Trends at Royal Ascot 2022

The 2022 race season is well underway, with the most famous event, Royal Ascot taking place from June 14th - 18th. Traditionally the Thursday of Ro...

Woman wears a lavish black and white hat with red roses, and sunglasses.

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...

Kate Chi Wooden Walls Bag hung on a mirror.

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...

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...

Crafting a Legacy - Traditional Techniques of Handbag Making

Different provinces cultivate their own unique methods relating to their way of live. For example, the Bontoc people of the mountains weave from th...