Becoming the most loved bag brand in the world.
The story of our family-run business began in 2002 with a love for quality, long-lasting products. Our founder, William Forshaw, built Maxwell-Scott on the core pillars of superior durability and impeccable craftsmanship. Since that very day, we’ve made it our mission to bridge the gap between refined leather accessories and lifetime wear.
Inspired by the timeless charm of Italian leather and the classic elegance of British design, we use only the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather to craft our products. Our method is simple: honour generations of leather craft and obsess over every last detail.
Our industry-leading 25-year warranty combined with excellent customer service has earned Maxwell-Scott a worldwide reputation for superior durability and authentic quality. With our commitment to excellence extending beyond our product, every leather keepsake is quality-checked, hand-wrapped and delivered with care. You’ll find our dedicated customer care team is on hand to help with any assistance you may need, no matter how big or small.
Attainable luxury, maintaining and exceeding the quality of materials and construction at a reasonable price.
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The Atessa purse with chain strap is our larger chain purse design. Perfect to take you from day to night, the sleek and modern design means that the Atessa is effortlessly versatile. The design is simple. The flap opening is secured with a single press stud, embossed with the Maxwell-Scott logo, which unfastens to reveal a spacious interior. The lining is a durable cotton whilst an internal slip pocket provides easy access to your essentials. Each Atessa is handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans in the finest bridle leather with a soft-matte finish, continuing the contemporary aesthetic of this purse with chain handle. The chain strap itself is brass metalwork intertwined with leather and can be adjusted to two different lengths. At single length, the Atessa can be worn over the shoulder or the doubled strap means that it works well in the hand, Either way, this purse with metal chain will translate from the office to an evening event with ease.