Sophie Summer Stories
Working With Wood - Spotlight on Ukrainian Designer KATE • CHI
We try to showcase beautiful ethical handbags from around the world, but we also aim to bring you the stories behind these amazing creations!
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!).
'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 from her mother growing up in her native land. Fr...
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.
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 don’t think of wicker being used in contemporary fashion.
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 home alone?
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 your Christmas both merry and sustainable
There are always a few friends/family who are tricky to buy for, so we've cherry-picked a few options that will delight even the most difficult...
Crafting a Legacy - Traditional Techniques of Handbag Making
In this blog, we'll delve a little bit deeper into some of the traditional methods and cultural practices that make Sophie Summer handbags so special.