The Essential Navy bookmark-inspired crossbody bag holding a book

The Essential Navy

The bookmark bag that carries your book.

Designed for readers, writers and book lovers who never leave home without something to read. The Essential keeps your current read beautifully secured wherever you go. 

Hardware Finish: Gold
£39.95 GBP
£39.95 GBP

Colour

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Navy and white houndstooth patterned strap with gold hardware on a white background

Houndstooth Strap Navy

£9.95 GBP
£9.95 GBP
Navy blue bag strap with gold hardware

Short Handle Strap Navy

£9.95 GBP
£9.95 GBP
Navy and Red Striped bag strap with gold hardware

Strap Navy & Red Mix

£9.95 GBP
£9.95 GBP
PRODUCT DETAILS
  • Front slip pocket — fits a standard paperback/hardcover
  • Main zip compartment — 26cm × 18cm x 2cm
  • Adjustable crossbody strap
  • Gold-toned hardware
  • Pebbled vegan leather
  • Weight: 320g
DIMENSIONS

Width 26cm

Height 18cm

Depth 2cm

DELIVERY AND RETURNS

Free standard UK delivery on all orders — delivered in 3–5 working days. Returns accepted within 30 days of order. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

CARING FOR YOUR BAG

Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or rain.

The Essential Navy bookmark-inspired crossbody bag holding a book

The Essential Navy

£39.95 GBP
£39.95 GBP
The Essential Navy bookmark-inspired crossbody bag holding a book
The Essential Navy bookmark-inspired crossbody bag
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The Essential Navy bookmark inspired bag with a short handle
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The Essential Navy literary bag displaying back zip pocket
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What an excellent idea! Your quality is excellent and the bags make great gifts to give fellow book lovers.

The Essential Teal bookmark bag with book secured in front strap Melissa Lively

WHAT MAKES IT THE ESSENTIAL

The perfect book bag

A front slip sleeve sized for a standard paperback or hardback. A main compartment for everything else. Designed from the book outward — because that's what makes it the Essential.

High quality hardware

Every clasp, ring, and zipper pull is weighted, smooth, and built to last. Hardware that feels considered the moment you touch it — not decorative, not an afterthought.

Built to last

Pebbled vegan leather that holds its structure, wipes clean, and gets better with wear. Designed for the long read.

Made for readers

Every dimension decided around a standard paperback. Not around trend. Not around season. This is what a reader's bag should feel like.