Press

This section will give you some detail about our handbags, where they've been seen, what press they've had and we've also added a little historical info below about the origins of Harris Tweed.

Weekend Life

The Scotsman Magazine chose a recycled Munro Bag to feature in the fashion pages 31st October 2009.

Selvedge Magazine

Wonderful textile magazine Selvedge chose a Russet Plaid Munro bag to feature in the Sept/Oct issue.

Daily Mail Wish List

"Well Plaid - Catherine Aitken's cool Harris Tweed number, in Hunting Macleod tartan, may settle the 'man bag' debate." So said the Daily Mail on 29th December as they added it to the top of their Wish List.

By a Lady for Ladies!

In 1846, Lady Dunmore had the Murray tartan copied by Harris weavers in tweed. This proved so successful that Lady Dunmore devoted much time and thought to marketing the tweed to her friends and then to improving the process of production. This was the beginning of the Harris Tweed Industry. Lady Dunmore introduced Harris Tweed to her hunting, fishing and shooting set. The tweed was then adopted by those in Queen Victoria's circle, and the image of the tweedy country gent was born. Harris Tweed was firmly established by the end of the 19th century. A fabulous product with historical, social and artistic value - it became a status symbol to possess it - and still is to this day. Harris Tweed must be made from 100 per cent pure virgin wool, dyed, spun and finished in the Outer Hebrides and hand woven by the islanders at their own homes in the islands of Lewis, Harris, Uist, Barra and their several purtenances.

Box Baby Too in Burnt Orange

The Sunday Herald April 2005 chose the Box Baby Too in their 'Most Wanted'Column. Now available in 12 gorgeous colours in the Harris Bespoke range. Click on Harris to see what's available.

Valhalla Range

Our online boutique was featured in the Independent on Sunday this year in the Living Review Section.

The Munro

The Sunday Times Colour Supplement featured our Munro Range as "The Briefcase for the Unsuited Businessman". It's still one of our most popular designs.

Spring Crocus

Lufthansa Inflight Magazine recommended www.catherineaitken.com as one of the three places to shop in Edinburgh alongside Harvey Nicks and 21st Century Kilts!

Box Daybag

Elle Decoration Germany featured our handbags in their October issue - 'Promenade with Scottish style'. This is one of the handbags that caught their eye.

Kilt Mingulay

She Magazine UK voted our handbags 'the last word in Highland chic'. This is one of our most popular styles.

Kilt Shetland

Catherine Aitken acted as a guide for Elle Canada's feature on Scottish design and included the handbags as part of their 'High-fashion Fling'. We wish we could bring you more of that gorgeous mohair, but unfortunately, it's out of stock.