Smythson and sacai Unveil Hybrid Leather Goods Collection

Summary

• Smythson and sacai have announced a collaboration launching on February 13, 2026
• The collection features three signature Smythson items—a passport cover, pouch, and Chelsea notebook—reinterpreted with sacai’s hybrid aesthetic
• Designed by sacai Creative Director Chitose Abe, the pieces feature miniaturized briefcase handles on small leather goods, blending utility with surrealism.

British luxury stationer Smythson and Japanese fashion house sacai are bridging the gap between heritage craftsmanship and avant-garde design with a new collaborative capsule. Launching on February 13, 2026, the partnership was born out of a genuine appreciation for the brand by sacai Creative Director Chitose Abe, a long-time user of Smythson’s travel accessories and diaries. The result is a collection that “layers” sacai’s distinctive hybrid philosophy onto Smythson’s 130-year-old traditions, creating everyday items that feel both familiar and unexpectedly new.

The collection focuses on three of Smythson’s most enduring silhouettes — the passport cover, the pouch, and the Chelsea notebook. All three are crafted from Smythson’s signature black Crossgrain Panama leather, providing a unified, classic canvas. However, the design takes a sharp turn into sacai’s “disruptive” territory with the addition of miniaturized structured handles to each piece. Inspired by Smythson’s archival briefcases and luggage, these handles are repurposed on small leather goods where they serve no traditional function, creating a playful juxtaposition of scale and utility that defines Abe’s design language.

“I feel that Smythson’s products have a quality that enriches everyday life,” said Chitose Abe regarding the project. “By building on the shared philosophy at the core of both brands… I believe we were able to create a new sense of everyday.” This sentiment is echoed by the collection’s construction, which maintains the functional excellence Smythson is known for while transforming the items into conversation pieces. The Smythson x sacai capsule will be available starting February 13, 2026 via Smythson boutiques, sacai locations and select global retailers.