British actress Michelle Dockery, best known for playing Lady Mary
Crawley in Downton Abbey, has created a line of ladylike handbags and
scarves with Aspinal of London, which were unveiled at the brand’s London
Fashion Week presentation.
The Dockery Collection features a vintage-looking handbag, which comes
in two silhouettes, both of which comes in small and large sizes, with nine
colourways to choose from, with a range of smooth and embossed leathers.
The collection has been inspired by a bag owned by the actresses
grandmother.
Michelle Dockery said: “To me, Aspinal evokes a sense of British
heritage and to collaborate with them on our new collection has been a
wonderfully creative experience.
“I am trilled to see the collection in its entirety and I hope that
others will take as much pleasure in owning them as we had in creating
them.”
The standout piece is The Dockery, combining traditional craftsmanship
with a modern silhouette that is accented by polished gold hardware with a
top handle. The bag has a handmade solid brass and aluminium mechanism,
which opens and closes with a nostalgic click. The grosgrain lined interior
has two separate compartments with one zipped pocket and a slip in mobile
phone pocket.
This is complemented with the Dockery Snap Bag, which is similar in
shape and proportions, but has a top leather bag-frame that conveniently
opens and closes with a firm, magnetic snap.
The colours of the bags range from dusty pink to a statement peacock
blue, and Aspinal’s iconic deep shine Bordeaux and jet black vintage croc.
“It is sincerely a great honour and a pleasure for us to collaborate
with Michelle,” said Mariya Dykalo, creative director of Aspinal of London.
“She is such a fabulous talent with an immediate and clear understanding of
her own style and elegance. Michelle’s natural beauty, refinement and
poise, makes her the ideal partner and ambassador for the Aspinal of London
brand. She is a modern icon of British style and it has been a real joy
working closely with Michelle.”
The Dockery collection is available to buy now, the signature The
Dockery ranges is 795 pounds for the small and 950 pounds for the large,
while the Dockery Snap Bag starts at 495 pounds for the small up to 750
pounds for the large.
Images: courtesy of Aspinal of London