Brand profile

Smythson

London house founded 1887 making luxury stationery, diaries and Italian-made leather accessories; acquired by Oakley Capital in 2025.

LondonOrigin
Quiet luxuryStyle
$$$Price

What to know about Smythson

Smythson is a British luxury stationery and leather goods house founded by Frank Smythson on New Bond Street in London in 1887. It makes diaries, the featherweight Panama notebook, wallets, card cases, travel accessories and totes, most produced in Italy and personalised with bespoke embossing. Luc Goidadin, formerly of Burberry, serves as creative director. In July 2025 Oakley Capital acquired the brand from Italy's Tivoli Group, placing it in its Iconic BrandCo vehicle alongside Globe-Trotter and Connolly, with growth targeted in the US, Japan and Europe. A sacai collaboration launched February 2026.

Founded
1887
Origin
London, United Kingdom
Price
$$$
Facts checked
October 2026
Styles
Quiet luxury, Minimalist / Contemporary

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