Radley Enter’s A New Era Helmed By Design Director Fernando Soriano Iglesias

A new season calls for change. A clean page of the notebook. A fresh start. And that’s exactly what’s on the cards for luxury British label, Radley - which, under new design director, Fernando Soriano Iglesias - has embarked upon a top-to-toe brand reset for autumn/winter ’25.

Having previously designed for luxury brands such as Loewe and Carolina Herrera, he brings a wealth of expertise, and his creative process doesn’t start with trends; it starts with the materials. ‘Nappa signals slouch and softness, heavy canvas brings structure, crinkled patent adds edge.  It’s the hand-feel, the smell, the warmth.  Sometimes the leather tells you what it wants to be - you start imagining the volume and construction.’

Welcoming a new era of design for the leather house, Fernando’s debut collection captures Radley’s dedication to exquisite design and focuses in on creating accessible luxury pieces, crafted with uncompromising quality.

‘A Radley bag is the sum of its many parts and is where proportion, texture and form unite.  From the first sketch I’m imagining how this handbag will be loved and carried’ says Iglesias.  ‘We then bring it to life with our skilled artisan partners, selecting beautiful leathers in a refined colour palette.  The finishing details like bespoke hardware are then added, to create the perfect companion for your journey through life.’ And that’s exactly what these handbags are designed to do. A standout style for the season includes The Romilly, a bag that strikes a balance between sculptural elegance and everyday functionality.  With soft folded construction and three interior compartments, it’s a spacious grab bag that suits any day of the week. The hard decision will be whether to choose from the large or mini version.

Other notable designs include The Christina, Radley’s newly launched bag created for everyday life, expertly designed to seamlessly switch from a grab to a shoulder while carrying your day-to-day essentials with ease (case in point: the convenient laptop-sized main compartment).  Constructed in supple smooth folded aniline leather, it’s lightweight, capacious and finished with a smart buckled belt trim that opens for a more slouched look.  Elsewhere, The Belsize, a neat boxy shoulder bag, will be your everyday go-to.  It has a nifty adjustable strap so it can be carried on your shoulder or across the body and comes in three essential seasonal shades – khaki, tan and chestnut brown.

But it’s not just about the bags, a refreshed footwear drop arrives just in time for the season ahead. Think refined leather loafers, winter boots and slingbacks with a heel you can actually walk in. The final flourish? A great pair of sunglasses, the ultimate handbag essential all year round. From the stylish, square-eye shape of the Marwood, through to the oversized metal frame design of the Rathbone, Radley’s collection of timeless, fashion-forward shades give UVA and UVB protection and are an accessory staple for any season.

‘Every detail, every stitch, every thoughtful refinement is an intentional step towards our ambition: to become the world’s most coveted British handbag and accessory brand’ says Chief Brand Officer, Jackie Hay. ‘This is more than a collection; it’s a redefinition of style and value.’

Each new season piece is a testimony of Radley’s dedication to create accessible luxury accessories (the highest price maxes out at £299) that always deliver uncompromising quality and expert craftmanship.

See it for yourself and shop the latest Radley collection in time for autumn.