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The Secret Life Of The Big Black Tote Bog picture showing women in black jeans and blazer carrying a big black tote in the street.

The Secret Life Of The Big Black Tote: A Profes...

The Profile  The Persona: The everything bag The Look: Sleek, midnight black, and deceptively organised. It looks like a high end executive's briefcase but acts like a magician's hat.  ...

The Secret Life Of The Big Black Tote: A Profes...

The Profile  The Persona: The everything bag The Look: Sleek, midnight black, and deceptively organised. It looks like a high end executive's briefcase but acts like a magician's hat.  ...

The Vogue of Resilience: Future Proofing the Handbag Supply Chain

The Vogue of Resilience: Future Proofing the Ha...

Navigating the shift from just-in-time to just-in-case in a transparent era. The 2026 Landscape: Beyond the finished handbag In the handbag world, your product is only as strong as its...

The Vogue of Resilience: Future Proofing the Ha...

Navigating the shift from just-in-time to just-in-case in a transparent era. The 2026 Landscape: Beyond the finished handbag In the handbag world, your product is only as strong as its...

The art of the Handbags: A Guide To Choosing Your Daily Companion Blog pictures shows shelves full of handbags. Different colours and styles can be seen. Shop environment.

The art of the Handbags: A Guide To Choosing Yo...

  Choosing a handbag is a bit like dating, you need to look for chemistry (style) but you also need to make sure they can handle your baggage (literally). Here...

The art of the Handbags: A Guide To Choosing Yo...

  Choosing a handbag is a bit like dating, you need to look for chemistry (style) but you also need to make sure they can handle your baggage (literally). Here...

The “It Bag”

The “It Bag”

  “Does a bag become an ‘It Bag’ because of its design, or because of the woman who carries it? If the Birkin wasn't associated with Jane Birkin's effortless cool,...

The “It Bag”

  “Does a bag become an ‘It Bag’ because of its design, or because of the woman who carries it? If the Birkin wasn't associated with Jane Birkin's effortless cool,...

The Dual Wardrobe Strategy 2026, blog post picture shows two pictures together. One highlighted the work hours bag and the other the signature statement look.

The Dual Wardrobe Strategy 2026

The 2026 accessory market has split into two distinct psychological modes. The workhorse (Utility) and The signature (Statement) 1. The workhorse (Utility) The Trend: In 2026, a tote is no...

The Dual Wardrobe Strategy 2026

The 2026 accessory market has split into two distinct psychological modes. The workhorse (Utility) and The signature (Statement) 1. The workhorse (Utility) The Trend: In 2026, a tote is no...

A Step Into The Unknown: Built On Solid Ground

A Step Into The Unknown: Built On Solid Ground

“I have always believed that design should be a radical act an experimental journey, that challenges the status quo” Every company eventually reaches a crossroads where they must decide, do...

A Step Into The Unknown: Built On Solid Ground

“I have always believed that design should be a radical act an experimental journey, that challenges the status quo” Every company eventually reaches a crossroads where they must decide, do...

  • Table showing in the picture. Computer, few pens and wallet on the table, near the window. Office environment.

    The Soul of TIKORI LONDON

    Date: May 5, 2026. Subject: The soul of TIKORI - Precision, Connection and Material Excellence.  The Core Mission TIKORI LONDON exists to empower the individual through unwavering focus, creating high performance...

    The Soul of TIKORI LONDON

    Date: May 5, 2026. Subject: The soul of TIKORI - Precision, Connection and Material Excellence.  The Core Mission TIKORI LONDON exists to empower the individual through unwavering focus, creating high performance...

  • Black and white picture of a women hand writing. She’s holding a pen and book. Few papers and phone on the table can be seen. Working environment.

    The Art Of The Wait: Why I Don’t Rush The Tide

    In the world of entrepreneurship, we are taught to hustle, to push, and to 'make it happen.' But lately, I’ve been learning a much harder lesson, the power of surrender. Right...

    The Art Of The Wait: Why I Don’t Rush The Tide

    In the world of entrepreneurship, we are taught to hustle, to push, and to 'make it happen.' But lately, I’ve been learning a much harder lesson, the power of surrender. Right...

  • Welcome To TIKORI LONDON Journal

    Welcome To TIKORI LONDON Journal

    The craft of leather is more than just a process. It is a narrative that unfolds over time. After 27 years in the world of retail and design, I have...

    Welcome To TIKORI LONDON Journal

    The craft of leather is more than just a process. It is a narrative that unfolds over time. After 27 years in the world of retail and design, I have...

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BEHIND CLEOPATRA

THE DESIGN STORY

The circle is the most unforgiving shape in the world of design. It has no beginning, no end, and no room for imperfection. When we set out to create our first piece, the Cleopatra, we didn't want to follow the trend of soft, collapsible bags. We wanted to build something architectural. Named after the last Queen of the Nile, this bag is a tribute to the power of symmetry. It was designed for the woman who views her wardrobe as a collection of artefacts pieces that are as much about the silhouette they create as the function they serve.

A handbag is a sanctuary for the modern life, a mobile structure designed with mathematical precision. Our process begins with the silhouette a study in balance and proportion and concludes with the structural integrity of every singular stitch. By blending the raw honesty of premium materials with rigorous engineering, we ensure that every piece is built to last and designed to be beautiful. This is the architecture of style.  

SEE COLLECTION

PRECISION IN FORM

Most circular bags eventually lose their shape, sagging under the weight of daily use. Our architecture prevents this. Every Cleopatra bag is built around a concealed, reinforced frame that acts as a structural skeleton. This ensures that the 360-degree curve remains crisp and intentional from the day you unbox it to a decade later. It is a rigid, sculptural form that stands on its own, demanding attention in any room. We believe that if the silhouette isn't perfect, the bag isn't finished.

AMOR IN LEATHER

To complement the strength of the shape, we selected a premium genuine leather, heat pressed with a deep Crocodile effect grain. This isn't just a stylistic choice, the pressing process actually increases the leather's resistance to scuffs and environmental wear. The 'scales' catch the light in a way that emphasises the bag’s three dimensional curve, creating a play of shadow and highlight that changes as you move. It is a tactile experience rough yet refined, ancient yet contemporary. 

THE DUAL AXIS

In architecture, symmetry creates a sense of calm and luxury. We applied this principle to our hardware. The Cleopatra features a dual-pull gold zipper system that runs along the central axis of the bag. This allows the bag to be opened with equal ease from either side, providing a seamless flow between the left and right hand. The high-polished gold-tone alloy serves as the jewellery of the piece, providing a sharp, metallic contrast to the organic depth of the leather.

FLUID COUNTER BALANCE

While the body of the bag is structured and static, we added the leather tassels to provide a sense of motion. Hand-finished and perfectly weighted, they sway with your gait, offering a soft, organic contrast to the bag's rigid geometry. It is the final layer of our architecture, the marriage of the immovable circle with the fluid motion of the wearer. A balance of power and grace.