Working in a family business may be a trying experience for some, but for sisters Emily and Jessica Hadden of British accessories brand Alfie Douglas, it seems the family bond can only enhance their products and working environment.

Introducing a new addition to their 2016 Alfie One Structured Collection, the beautifully simple Tapered Tote is already a timeless piece, available in Chestnut Brown, Tan, Midnight Blue and Black. The beautifully rich warm leather is vegetable tanned and sourced from Italy, then combined with black bridle leather straps, all handcrafted in North London. Designed with enough room for all your essentials, the structured finish gives the bag its clean lines and hard wearing characteristics.

Alfie Douglas's business model eliminates the middleman passing on the savings directly to the customer and the brand is renowned for simple, streamlined and androgynous designs.