A traditional elevated high street brand, Radley is a brand we are all familiar with. Their high-quality bags have garnered them a cult following, with many owning more than one bag or purse from the collection.
If you want more about the brand, read our Radley Buyer's Guide covering some of your most-asked FAQs...
About Radley
Having started life being sold on Camden market under the brand name Hidesign, Radley is the brainchild of Australian-born designer and former architect Lowell Harder. The mid-1980s saw a wave of new entrepreneurs look to London’s markets as hotbeds for their business ideas. Instilled with a passion for contemporary design whether in architecture or handbags, Lowell’s concept mixed a love of colour, luxury materials and timeless design. It created an accessories label with British heritage at its heart. Despite only working on the market for two days a week while bringing up her three young children, word soon spread about Lowell’s handbags and it wasn’t long before Britain’s department stores came knocking.
Lowell’s business expanded over the next decade, and the fully realised Radley brand was launched in 1998. Embodying a whimsical, love of colour and passion for design, the confidence exuded by Radley’s collection was quickly adopted by women around the world. With a growing reputation, the brand adopted its now-famous Radley dog logo in 2000. After a search for an icon that would represent the playful personality of the brand. From that point, the signature Scottish Terrier dog logo would appear on every single Radley bag and become the defining silhouette synonymous with the brand. With a small but dedicated in-house team of designers, each season at Radley it is meticulously creating luxury accessories. While the brand may have launched in 1998 solely with its iconic leather Pocket Bag, the Radley archive comprises dozens of bag styles created over the past two decades.
Radley Handbags
Five things to know when it comes to Radley handbags,
- The quality - They are made from great quality leather which has been treated but doesn't feel plastic or coated canvas. It’s the perfect blend of being soft and tactile, but also being hardwearing and durable.
- Their designs - Radley has such a varied and playful selection of designs. If you are in the market for a handbag they cover all angles, with floral prints, their iconic Scotty dog and more.
- Look out for their collaborations - Radley has become infamous for their iconic collaborations with the latest
The Radley Coronation Capsule
To celebrate the Coronation of the King, Radley has created a standout collection of handbags, purses and accessories. With illustrations of Buckingham Palace across many of the designs, it captures the British heritage for this historic weekend.
In shades of red, white and blue, you'll spot the Radley dog trying on ceremonial robes with a purse to match. The collection has bags crafted from the finest leather complete with applique detailing, perfect to remember the occasion and wear forever. Or, there is a cotton canvas tote bag which is perfect for your more casual summer days.
