The Ashby — Taupe Suede Shoulder Bag

The Ashby Suede is our structured shoulder bag in cow suede: flat base, a zip that runs the full width, and a single strap cut to sit under the arm without sliding.

Taupe is a soft grey-brown that sits between stone and mushroom. It is lighter than it looks on screen and pairs with cream, grey and camel.

It is 12.5″ (32 cm) wide, 9.5″ (24 cm) tall and 4″ (10 cm) deep, with a 9.5″ (24 cm) drop. That takes a wallet, phone, keys, sunglasses and a paperback or small tablet, and still closes flat.

Inside there is a zip pocket on the back wall and two open pockets for a phone and a card wallet, so the main compartment stays clear for the bigger things.

Choose the Ashby Suede if you want one tidy, soft-textured bag for the office and dinner after. In smooth full-grain the same shape is with our leather shoulder bags. Or browse all our suede bags.

The suede

We use cow suede with a short, even nap, so it feels soft without shedding. The strap, binding and zip ends are smooth full-grain leather, which takes the wear that suede alone would not.

How it is made

Made to order in our own workshop. The suede body is lined in cotton twill so it keeps its shape, the strap anchors are leather, stitched and riveted, and the hardware is solid brass.

Care

Keep a suede brush and an eraser block at home: brush to refresh, rub out small marks with the block, and avoid heavy rain. Never use leather conditioner on the suede.