I,ve just come back from two days spent at my factory in Manchester, before they move their small production unit up to London. The reason for my visit was to oversee production of one of our more detailed and premium pieces, The Nova Flap Shopper.

This bucket shaped bag will soon be available to buy on our own website, as well as at the wonderful youngbritishdesigners.com

All M.Hulot pieces made in the UK are crafted and hand finished by skilled leather workers and this particular shape requires rather a lot of attention. Watching the highly experienced, Rathna, as he moulds, hammers and hand stitches is a leather lovers dream!

Inspired by the industrial past of Manchester, and on my very last visit, I decided to take a little trip around the city. Having viewed the city from above, when riding on the tram way, I wanted to walk amongst the old industrial buildings. On my travels I came across the perfect image of a city embracing both its past and present.

Manchester I will miss you!

A

Kirsten Goss, Anna Kreeger of M.Hulot and Ali Mapletoft of Age Of Reason Scarves

Our obsession with colour blocking continues for SS14, and we have updated with some beautiful painted stripes on natural skins as well as some tonal brights in matt Veg leather.We were in Manchester just last week to see the samples in development... and very soon we will have the chance to show them off!

July sees M.Hulot participate in London's most anticipated trade show, Scoop, which is housed between the Saatchi and Phillips Galleries, London. Now we've whet your appetite, we'll be sure to let you know how we get on...our very first trade show on home soil!

Working so far ahead behind the scenes can seem a little strange to those outside the fashion calendar, but is essential in order for all the hard work done by our suppliers and makers to reach our stores and lovely customers on time.

In the meantime, you can look forward to the new AW13 pieces, busily being worked on right now, and due in August and September...

We are taking part in a pop- up with Jeweller Kirsten Goss and boutique scarf label, Age of Reason.

Housed in Kirsten's beautiful store, in the most English of Kensington streets, the pop- up will take place until mid- July and is the perfect opportunity to peruse and shop all the accessories you could ever wish for. What an outfit you could make!

To launch the collaboration we are having a preview day on 13th June, where you can come and meet the designers, and where M.Hulot will be offering 10% off.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A

We've just been on a trip to Istanbul to oversee some production and look at tanneries. Despite the hardwork, it's never a chore to go to one of the most revered cities in the world, and you cant beat mixing up the world of Turkish leather goods with a potter around the local neighbourhoods.

With all this grey weather, we know that you M.Hulot followers are in need of a mid- Spring pick me up!

In collaboration with Oh Comely magazine, we are giving away a green/natural Strapped Howe bag to one lucky winner. Made in England, using Italian veg leather,  the bag is beautifully made to treasure. In tribute, Oh Comely would like to know all about:  'things you would like to have forever'. See full entry details here

Get creative, and we look forward to rewarding the winner.

Our beautiful green Cona bowling bag is up for grabs on dedicated handbag site Bag Servant. To be in with a chance of winning click here to make your entry.

Made in England, from veg Italian leather, the Cona is a specially crafted and structured style, worth £550.

It is available on our website in green, navy and red.