The Cambridge Satchel Company is a British company that makes leather satchels and other leather goods. The company was founded in 2008 by Julie Deane and her mother Freda Thomas in Cambridge, UK, to help pay for Deane's children's private school fees. The company is known for its British craftsmanship, celebrity following, and timeless designs. Their bags are made in a variety of leathers, including metallics and fluorescents, using traditional handcrafting techniques. The Cambridge Satchel Company has collaborated with brands such as Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons, and Paddington Bear.