I am a big fan of exotic skins, BIG fan. Since acquiring my first crocodile skin handbag on eBay many moons ago I've been hooked, and have collated quite the collection in recent years. Soon to be added to my hoard will be a little something from new discovery BoBelle London.
This gorgeous brand specialises in exquisite accessories all created in the finest eel skin. Known as the 'silk of the ocean' eel skin is incredibly soft, sumptuous and strong. According to Greek Mythology eel skin brings good luck and love, which is why each accessory at BoBelle London is named after a Greek God or Goddess. Incredibly tactile, the skin gets softer with age and becomes more supple with each use. Including handbags, iPhone and iPad cases, business card holders, keyrings, wallets and purses, the range comes in a wealth of colours and is a luxuriously sophisticated yet affordable choice for any chic businesswoman - I definitely have my eyes on the phone case and business card holder in a stunning fuschia pink!
Established by Claire Watt-Smith in 2008, BoBelle already has an impressive track record behind it. The range is stocked in over 70 stores nationwide, including Fenwicks at Brent Cross, and the first standalone store has recently opened in London's Marylebone. Claire has previously been nominated as one of the Top 20 Red Hot Women Under 30 by Red Magazine, as well as one of the top Enterprising Britain Entrepreneurs by The Daily Mail. She also won the prestigious Inspire and Mentor campaign run by Marie Claire magazine and receives mentoring from the incredible Kate Bostock, Executive Director of Marks and Spencer.
This has led to an exclusive collaboration between BoBelle and Marks and Spencer, which saw a capsule collection of accessories launch in two of M&S's flagship London stores at the end of April. Available in the classic palette of Smokey White, Red and Black, the collection includes a clutch bag, purse, phone holder and a tablet sleeve - snap them up while you can!
The BoBelle shop can be found at 9 New Quebec Street, W1. The Marks and Spencer range is available at the Marble Arch and King's Road stores, as well as online at www.marksandspencer.com. For more information visit www.bobelle.co.uk
Love Laurel x
