Kate Middleton's Complete Aspinal of London Handbag Collection

The Princess of Wales covets timeless top handle bags and can’t resist a glossy and glamorous bag courtesy of Aspinal of London.

A longtime fan of the British luxury leather goods and accessory maker, the princess is drawn to the brand’s vintage-inspired croc print bags which have a decidedly opulent air.

Founded in 2001 by visionary and entrepreneur Iain Burton, Aspinal offers a comprehensive catalog consisting of handbags, travel bags and leather goods. Boasting gifts for women as well as accessories ranging from makeup bags to enamel bracelets to silk scarves and even fragrance, the leather accessory supplier is a coveted retailer for those seeking high-quality and high-end personal items.

With headquarters in the South Downs National Park (the English countryside), the princess loves drawing attention to the acclaimed British heritage brand.

The princess is partial to the shiny statement bags from the label which relies on strict design principles and expert British craftsmanship. Even the label’s moniker ‘Aspinal’ is an old English name in tribute to Aspen trees near water wells. Thus, the brand and heraldic logo represents the finest of nature and its endurance and timelessness.

The princess owns a total of four Aspinal of London bags all with a croc embossed texture.

Here is Kate Middleton’s Complete Aspinal of London Handbag Collection:

Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair in Deep Shine Black Croc

Named after the leafy area of London near Hyde Park, Mayfair is an upscale district of Georgian houses, exclusive hotels and swanky eating establishments.

Kate carries her Midi Mayfair in shiny black croc — the contemporary boxy bag has a retro-minded silhouette with an updated print made of Italian calf leather. Featuring three inner compartments, a convenient top handle and the brand’s iconic shield lock clasp — this bag exudes vintage styling but with modern allure.

Handcrafted from the finest full grain leather, the bag is luxuriously lined with grosgrain and has a central zipped compartment and open pockets on either side. The bag includes a detachable chain strap.

The Princess of Wales has carried the Midi Mayfair in black patent croc on five total occasions. She debuted the bag in November 2018 in Leicester and has toted the bag via its top handle (never worn by the strap) to the Royal Opera House, North Wales and Bradford. She was last seen with the black Mayfair in Denmark in February 2022.

Aspinal of London Lilac Purple Small Midi Mayfair Bag

Offering vintage styling with contemporary flair, this luxe bag boasts a glossy croc exterior with three inner compartments, the brand’s signature shield lock and a central zipped compartment.

Lined in grosgrain, the bag can be carried by the top handle and worn using the detachable chain strap.

Celebrities like Selena Gomez own the raffia version of the Midi Mayfair, Gigi Hadid owns the style in black croc, Jenna Ortega loves the Mini Mayfair in ivory patent and Jennifer Lopez has her croc print Mayfair in the shade ‘evergreen.’

Royal fans include Queen Camilla (Portobello bag) Zara Tindall (who owns over 30! Aspinal camera bags, top handles and suitcases), Amelia Windsor (Mayfair) and Lady Sophie Windsor (Henley tote).

The princess has carried the handcrafted handbag on two total occasions including its debut in October 2018 for a Mental Health Summit at London County Hall. Later, she carried the bag to the Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre in March 2019.

Aspinal X Beulah Blue Heart Clutch in Deep Shine Croc

A charity collaboration between Beulah London and Aspinal London resulted in this limited edition Blue Heart clutch.

Raising awareness for human trafficking, the black bag featured Beulah’s iconic heart print on the interior.

Featuring the brand’s distinctive shield clasp, the compact clutch is outfitted with an intricate metal chain and an inner zipped pocket.

Kate has carried the bag on four total occasions; she debuted the bag at the Service of Hope at Westminster Abbey in April 2017. Later, she carried the compact clutch once in 2018 to visit an Action on Addiction centre in Essex and twice in 2019 including for the opening of the Nook.

Aspinal London Eaton Purple Croc Clutch

This embossed leather clutch has a concealed magnetic fastening, gold-tone metal horse shoe shaped embellishment on the exterior, detachable clip chain, internal zip pocket with a branded gold-tone metal pull and soft wheat colored grosgrain lining.

On the inside of the bag an inner leather plaque reads: “Aspinal of London England Fine Leather.”

The princess carried the plum bag in September 2011 for the wedding of Thomas Sutton wearing a red lace cocktail mini dress from Collette Dinnigan. She matched her burgundy Prada platform patent pumps with the clutch.