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Launer London has seen a 60 per cent increase in sales of more traditional styles since The Queen arrived at Westminster Abbey carrying a cream leather handbag hand-made by the luxury heritage brand and royal warrant holder.
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The handbag, handcrafted in calfskin leather, was a rectangular, boxy shape, with a top handle,Chanel Bags 4754 Gray, and was a bespoke design made for The Queen about two years ago.
The Queen: she wears it well
The Royal Wedding, the handbag's first public appearance, has generated a wave of must-have envy amongst younger customers. In sharp contrast to Launer's appeal amongst the 50-plus establishment; 20 per cent of the sales increase has been caused by stylish women in the 35-50 age bracket.
Given its illustrious pedigree,Christian Dior Leather New Bag 2102 Apricot, a Launer handbag is something of a 'luxury bargain', with prices ranging from 375 to 800.
Sam Launer, from what was then Czechoslovakia, established his company in London in 1941, based on the premise that handbags and leather goods should be elegant, classic and made from the best materials by the highest skilled craftsmen and women,Chanel Rose Handbags 50135, and soon established a faithful following, led by the Queen Mother. Launer was awarded the Royal Warrant by H.M.The Queen in 1981. All Launer pieces are hand-made at the company's factory in Walsall, near Birmingham.
Other Launer customers include the Duchess of Cornwall, Baroness Thatcher, and Dame Judi Dench.
Launer handbags are available at Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, John Lewis and launer.com .