Soho Notebook

Smythson is a British luxury brand that creates exquisite stationery, leather goods, diaries and fashion products. Frank Smythson launched the label on Bond Street in 1887, shortly after Queen Victoria commissioned Smythson to produce stationery for each of Her Majesty’s residences including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Marlborough House, Balmoral and Osborne in 1890. So far, the company has been honored with four warrants from the British Royal family. Other discerning clientele of Smythson are Sir Winston Churchill and Sigmund Freud who appreciated the beauty, functionality and timelessness of the brand’s products. Discover the cardholders, washbags, briefcases and cases in our UAE edit below. And, elevate your travel experiences with designer chess, backgammon and cards.