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TheLeatherStore, Topsham (2026)

Beckie is the creator of The Leather Store, turning her passion for handbags and sustainable fashion into a brand back in 2008. Classic designs and styles are the inspiration behind the brand: soft, supple leather, generously shaped simple silhouettes with a whisper of bohemian and vintage flair. Our bags are made from eco-friendly vegetable-tanned leather, the most sustainable method of leather p

roduction that uses organic materials and avoids harsh chemicals. The Leather Store bags are made well and made beautifully. They are bags that you will carry and enjoy for years to come.

15/06/2026

It's been around two years since I last introduced myself, so I thought I'd say hello again and tell you how a little hobby in my spare bedroom somehow turned into The Leather Store. 👋

I started my business in 2005 while working full-time in Financial Services. In 2008, I heard about a new website called Etsy, opened a shop, chose the name The Leather Store completely on a whim... and somehow, here we are all these years later.

By 2009, I decided to take the plunge and go full-time with my bags. Considering I'm a born worrier who can think of several things that might go wrong before my first cup of tea, it was one of the biggest risks I've ever taken!

Back then, there was no Instagram to speak of, smartphones were barely a thing, and I still remember being amazed that someone on the other side of the world could buy one of my bags and message me minutes later. It felt like magic, and in many ways, it still does.

The business quickly escaped the spare bedroom and gradually took over the entire house. We moved to a bigger one... and I took over that too! My partner, Tom, eventually suggested that perhaps handbags didn't belong in the dining room, lounge and hallway and that it might be time to rent some storage! 😆

There have been some surreal moments too, including seeing my Rowan backpack carried by Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in the 2025 Superman film and having one of my bags appear in a TV advert. The 2005 version of me would never have believed it! 😊

When I'm not surrounded by leather bags, you'll probably find me out with friends or knitting. I belong to far too many knitting groups because knitting and talking are two of my favourite things to do! I'm also a complete true crime addict, so if I'm not listening to a crime podcast, I'm probably watching a documentary. Recommendations are always welcome!

Twenty years on, every order still makes me smile, and every lovely review still means the world to me. I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported my little business over the years, especially those customers who have been with me from the very beginning.

So that's a little bit about me. If you've made it this far, thank you! 😊

08/06/2026

Looking for one handbag that works with almost everything in your wardrobe? 🤎

The Peggy bag is back. It's one of those bags that quietly does everything you need it to. Timeless, beautifully simple and the sort of handbag you'll reach for time and time again.

I haven't had the Peggy in my collection for a while, but every time I look at it I'm reminded why I designed it in the first place. Some styles don't need reinventing, they're classics for a reason. 😍

05/06/2026

Back in stock. And worth the wait.

The Olive Bag 🤎

Soft curves, clean lines, no fuss.

Just the essentials, beautifully done.....

20/05/2026

Some messages stop you in your tracks a little… 😳

I woke up to this beautiful message from a lovely customer and it meant the world to me. 😍 Shawn bought the Marni bag and Mabel wallet - a perfect pairing! 👌

“Hi! I just wanted to send you a personal thank-you because your work created one of those unexpectedly special little moments for me.

I was in Madison a couple weeks ago and saw a woman carrying one of your bags. It was striking enough that I kept thinking about it afterward, and eventually I tracked down your Etsy shop so I could order one for myself.

And honestly, part of what made me even more excited was discovering your shop was homegrown and independently crafted. There’s something really special about finding work that feels personal, artistic, and made by a real person with care behind it. That feeling comes through immediately when you see your bags.

Mine arrived and somehow exceeded the version I’d built up in my head. It’s beautiful, thoughtful, and feels deeply human in a way mass-produced things just don’t. You can absolutely feel the artistry and intention in it.

Anyway, I just wanted you to know your work stopped someone in their tracks out in the world, and then made its way into another little story. Thank you for making beautiful things”

When you run a small business, most days are spent quietly working away behind the scenes doing admin, packing orders, replying to messages, designing new pieces and hoping people connect with what you create. Then every now and again, a message like this drops into your inbox and reminds you why you do it all. 🫶

To everyone who supports small businesses like mine, thank you. It's something we never take for granted. 🙏

Beckie x

29/04/2026

Today is World Leather Day, which feels like my kind of day! 😁

As many of you know, I’m a big fan of natural fibres. Over the years, there’s been a decline in those beautiful fabrics and genuine leather products that once graced our High Streets. That decline has gathered pace.

I’m old enough to remember the days when shoes and handbags were made from leather – always.

Then came along “PU” (polyurethane)… then some marketing people gave it a bit of a glow-up with the term “faux leather” and more latterly, “vegan leather”. Call it what you wish, it’s all the same thing. Plastic. And plastic and leather are worlds apart.

I probably should have been talking about this more over the years when the slow creep started to happen but social media hasn’t always come naturally to me! (I’m working on that) 😁 So today feels like a good place to start.

For me, the reasons I love leather are simple…

• It smells divine 🤎
• It’s incredibly durable
• It can be repaired, revived and loved all over again
• It will last for many years, not just a season
• It ages beautifully, developing a patina that’s completely unique
• It’s a material that gets better the more you use it. Not worse

Just as importantly, I care deeply about how my bags are made.

The leather I use is chrome-free and dyed using natural oils and vegetable dyes. The family-run tannery I work with is REACH compliant and SA8000 certified, which means it meets strict European safety standards and ensures fair, ethical working conditions.

I just wanted to take a moment today to say thank you to everyone who has supported my business over the years, carried my bags, and come back for more … it truly means the world.

Beckie 🤎x

Address

Topsham

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.theleatherstoreuk.com/

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