Essex Scout by Kate Spade

Kate Spade SS2011 Ad

I was reading Bagaholicboy's blog when I came across this image on his Spring-Summer 2011 Kate Spade Ad Campaign post. At first glance I thought they were using bags from The Cambridge Satchel Company for their ad. But then I thought, Kate Spade does bags so why would they use another brand in their campaign?

Reading through the post more -- those bags are actually Kate Spade bags called Essex Scout. Here's a close up of the smaller version:

Essex Scout in Orange ($395)

You have to admit, it may not look exactly the same but likely inspired by CSC's Satchel?

11" Pink Satchel by The Cambridge Satchel Company (£74.00)

Images from Bagaholicboy.com, KateSpade.com and CambridgeSatchel.co.uk

The Batchel by The Cambridge Satchel Company

15" Batchel in Red by The Cambridge Satchel Company (£90)

The Batchel is a variation of The Cambridge Satchel Company's original Satchel. It looks exactly like the Satchel but with a top handle. A welcome addition for me because it makes it easier to carry the bag when your shoulder needs a rest.

Dimensions: 15" across the top flap (slightly smaller inside), 10" height and 4" depth.

It comes in a variety of colors like red (above), yellow (below), green, purple, navy and of course the more traditional black, dark brown and vintage brown (below).

I personally love the red and yellow. :-)

15" Batchel in Yellow by The Cambridge Satchel Company (£90)

15" Batchel in Vintage Brown by The Cambridge Satchel Company (£90)

And the other cool thing about these bags? You can get it personalized by embossing your name or initials on the flap for £5 to £20, depending on how many letters you want on there.

Check out The Cambridge Satchel Company website for more info. And yes, they deliver overseas. You have to email them for a quote but they're quick in responding.

Oh, and take a peek at their Traditional Trunks line. Gorgeous.

P.S. Many thanks to Julie of The Cambridge Satchel Co. for all her help.

Images from CambridgeSatchel.co.uk