This bag look familiar?

The Zatchels black and white polka dot satchel was featured in the fashion pages of Now magazine's latest July issue. Get your hands on one now for only £97!

These quality leather fashion satchels from Leicester-based brand Zatchels are also available in baby blue, pink, orange, white, red and navy colour combinations.

View the full collection here.

 

Looking to update your image? Take advantage of our latest offer in conjunction with quality leather accessories brand Prime Hide to get a perfectly put-together look from head to toe.

 

Buy any of our quality Prime Hide leather satchels and we’ll give you the wallet and keychain to go with it. Your stylishly coordinated leather accessories will be bound to impress!

 

The offer includes a classic black leather wallet and keyholder wallet gift set from Prime Hide worth £17.99. All you have to do is enter the code satcheloffer at the checkout and we’ll do the rest.

 

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If April showers are getting you down, cheer yourself up with a beautiful leather satchel from the Zatchels Pastel Collection.

One of these beautiful Spring-inspired satchels will be sure to get you into the spirit of the season, even if the weather isn't.

As well as vintage style (a trend which the traditional school satchel covers nicely), pastel colours are huge for Spring/Summer 2012. From powder blue to baby pink, the Fashion world is going mad for pastel colours. And what better way to work the latest trend than with a beautiful leather Zatchel?

Handmade in Great Britain from only the highest quality leather and with a surprisingly affordable price tag, it is no wonder that the country has gone mad for these bags. Zatchels are robust, durable, fashionable and exceptionally pretty.

Large enough for school or college and practical enough for a day out in the city or at a music festival, Zatchels are your Spring/Summer 2012 must-have fashion accessory. Choose from pink, purple, blue, yellow and green.

Get your hands on yours before they all sell out!

You can view the full range of leather satchels by Zatchels here.

 

Old Roman leather satchel

Most of the things you use during your work day are of very recent vintage. Your thoroughly 21st-century smart phone, your notebook computer and your thumb drives would have looked like science fiction to observers from the 1990s. Even if you work at a conservative office, your fashion sense would have been shocking a century ago.

In fact, you own only one item that would win the admiration of everyone from a Roman emperor to the Bard himself: your leather satchel. The defining characteristics of a classic satchel -- a cross-body strap, durable leather construction and an overlapping closure -- make it so practical that it's the one must-have accessory that has endured for millennia.

At its most fundamental, a satchel needs only three design elements: a sturdy across-body strap, a flap and a snap. This simple design resembles what Roman soldiers called a loculus, or "little place," for storing personal belongings. You'll still see the same timeless design in one-buckle styles from Prime Hide. These top-quality leather satchels function as briefcases that would hold up to a march from Verulamium to Hadrian's Wall, but look stylish enough for the modern office. You'll also appreciate features the Romans never imagined such as rugged metal zips and soft linings to protect delicate electronics.

 

While the Romans didn't get very fancy with their satchels, Renaissance craftsmen turned them into an art form. Embossed leather, doubled straps, ornate buckles and multiple pockets showcased the user's sense of style while keeping belongings safe. British-made Zatchels feature dual pockets and nickel-silver buckles that would doubtless have made them a hit for Renaissance fashionistas. Lucrezia Borgia would surely have killed for the red metallic, but these bags are strictly contemporary. Gorgeous colours and finishes make Zatchels fun, while their classic lines keep these envy-worthy bags smart enough for the office.

 

Even Shakespeare knew the value of a good satchel. In his day, no schoolboy was without a leather carry-all for his books and papers. You'll find a satchel-style case just as practical for your own books, but in an increasingly paperless society, that may well be an e-book or notebook computer. Take a look at our Ladies laptop bags to find cases that are as far beyond a scholar's humble tote as your e-book is beyond a quill and ink. Kenneth Brownne's laptop satchels convert into hand-held briefcases at will and contain a multitude of pockets for all your essentials. Keep your phone, notebook and even an umbrella close at hand in a top-quality leather bag. A range of stunning colours makes these bags as gorgeous as they are sensible.

 

The modern satchel has to fill new needs that its ancestors never knew. An unlined bag is fine for carrying blackberries, but your Blackberry requires a bit of protection. Choose a case with padded pockets like Fossil's rugged distressed leather work bags to hold electronic devices securely. Contemporary satchels also have to look sharp; Roman military issue was fine for subduing Gaul, but for job interviews or meeting with clients, a sleek bag in lipstick red tips the scale in your favour.

While its style has evolved, the practicality of the satchel remains. Upgrade your "little place" and enjoy the best of modern design combined with timeless style.

Christmas has barely past and already we've begun to think about the next holiday, Valentine's Day. Why not forget the traditional flowers and chocolates this year and get your Valentine a gift that she'll be able to use all year round? A top quality leather bag like the ones below will earn you serious brownie points this Valentine's Day.

CcHA London - Hot Red Olivia Shoulder Bag £160

Zatchels - Red and white polka dot satchel £97

 

Kenneth Brownne Italian Leather Cross-Body Bag £54.99

Kenneth Brownne Soft Leather Two-Handle Bag £95

 

 

Bramble & Brown Trinity Tote £159

Don't forget to browse our online shop for more top Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Go dotty this season with a Zatchel. Polka dot is the must-have print this season and if you're not brave enough to step out in a full-on polka dot number, polka dot satchels are an ideal way to work this fun trend into your winter wardrobe.

Check out our gorgeous dotty ladies satchels below...

Polka dot Zatchels are currently available for £97. View the full collection of Ladies fashion Satchels at Just4leather.

 

Check out this beautiful red leather satchel from our own label (£75). This classic design in a vibrant shade of berry red would make an ideal Christmas gift for the woman in your life or an indulgent festive treat for yourself. Pair with a chunky duffle coat for the ultimate in traditional British style.

Our leather satchels are made in England using the finest quality leather. Unlike many other leather satchels on the market right now, our satchels are made from soft, flexible leather that makes for an extremely lightweight bag. They are also deeper than a traditional satchel which provides extra room for your purse, phone, keys, make-up and all your other daily essentials.

Our ladies satchels feature a buckle fastening, a pouch pocket under the flap, a 47-inch shoulder strap and measure 14.5 x 8.5 x 4 inches.

View more stylish ladies leather satchels.