The History & Timeline
2008
2008
Brand Founded
Founded in 2008 with a budget of £600.
2011
2011
Workshop Opened
Production brought in-house, opening workshop in the heart of England.
2012
2012
Google Chrome Advert
Brand story inspires and features in Google Chrome TV ad ‘The Web Is What You Make Of It’ receiving 6 million views.
2018
2018
The Doctor Will See You Now
Launch of the luxury Cambridge Collection: The Doctor's Bag & The Sophie.
2020
2020
The Royal Visit
HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla first visit the Cambridge Satchel workshop.
2022
September
The Swaine Group
New ownership becoming part of The Swaine Group backed by French business Chargeurs.
December
Cambridge Satchel X Matilda
Our collaboration with Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Grown-ups: find the child inside you by choosing from a colourful collection of leather goods embossed with Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations!
2023
August
Cambridge Satchel X Gloverall
This limited edition collaboration combines two iconic, quintessentially British pieces that form the foundations of each brand.