Anya Sushko Launches at the Chester Grosvenor

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We at Anya Sushko have a penchant for traditional and classic English style. Our latest collaboration is therefore a natural match for match with one of the oldest, most traditional English leisure resorts we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing – the Chester Grosvenor Hotel and Spa.

Grand Entrance of Grosvenor Hotel

Situated in the leafy English countryside, in the beautiful Chester area, the Chester Grosvenor Hotel and Spa is as gorgeously traditional as it can get. It occupies an historic location on Eastgate, in the centre of Chester and it is right next to the landmark Eastgate Clock and in close proximity to other notable local sights, including Grosvenor Park, The Mall Chester, Chester Cathedral, and the ancient city walls. The Grade II listed building which it is located in was built between 1863 and 1866 and is owned by the Duke of Westminster.

Eastgate Clock

Chester Cathedral

Notable guests of the hotel have included Princess Diana, several Princes of Wales as well as Queen Elizabeth II who visited the hotel when it hosted wedding festivities for a daughter of the Grosvenor family. The hotel itself spoils its guests with a Michelin star restaurant as well as a gorgeous spa which would leave even the most discerning pamper queen pleased to perfection. Our journey to the Chester Grosvenor commenced with a train journey which transported us to the green surroundings of Chester, where we had the opportunity to visit the stunning cathedral on our way to the five star hotel.

Green surroundings in Chester

We received the warmest reception by the hotel’s management team, headed by Jonathan Slater, the Managing Director who has recently been shortlisted in the European Hospitality Awards (read more here: http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/business/chester-grosvenor-managing-director-shortlisted-7964920). We were kindly shown around the hotel facilities which we toured and explored to establish the most suitable place for the Anya Sushko handbags collection display. The Spa boutique was the natural choice – the most tranquil spot of the hotel, where its guests are transported to a world of calm and peace – the perfect place to be introduced to our latest collection.

Anya Sushko Berry Accessories display

Together with the Chester Grosvenor management and the Spa Manager, Victoria, we chose to launch with the Berry collection as we felt it works best with the surroundings. Anyone visiting the hotel Spa can now purchase a bespoke range of Berry small leather accessories especially handcrafted for the Grosvenor. Displayed next to the luxury collection of Darphin skincare products, the Berry items are the perfect gift for a loved one or a treat for oneself.

Spa Manager Victoria and Anya Sushko with the Berry Accessories display in the background

We created a range of wristlets for easy days lounging around, purses and make-up bags so that you can treat your daily essentials like royalty, and pencil cases for smaller items that would appeal to even the most discerning gentlemen in your life. The colour theme is Autumn orange, sky blue, cream and charcoal and each item is finished with a wrist strap as well as a colourful luxury tassel, which can be changed and added on demand.

Closer look at the display!

To celebrate the launch, we want to spoil you! If you are headed for the Chester Grosvenor, send us your selfie with the accessories on display for your chance to win an item of your choice! Tag us @anyasushkobags on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #AnyaxGrosvenor

If you can’t wait to have your very own and personalised Berry Accessory, get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements at bespoke@anyasushko.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Behind the Scenes of a Very Special Event – Anya Sushko for the Royal Automobile Club

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If you have been following our blog, you might know that we love inviting you behind the scenes to witness our creative adventures. We have a bit of a penchant for collaborations – with other brands, designers, charities and establishments that we feel share similar values, beliefs or mission.  Therefore, we are most pleased to let you on our latest venture – a very special collaboration with the Royal Automobile Club, which will take place in February next year. If you think it is a long time away, we promise you – it is time to fasten the seat belts, because are ready to take you on our behind the scenes journey and show you how we plan and prepare to practice what we preach.

Save the date in the calendar!

First of all, let us introduce our partner. The Royal Automobile Club is a quintessentially British establishment, rooted in tradition and exclusivity – the type that the British are known to carry out with aplomb. Headquartered in London’s Pall Mall, it describes itself as “a private members’ club that combines over 100 years of tradition with contemporary and luxurious facilities.” And rightly so! Founded in 1897 to encourage the development of motoring in Britain, it not only still exists nowadays, but is also one of the most exclusive members clubs that one can find on the British Isles.

Risking to appear immodest, we quickly found the similarities – the  Royal Automobile Club’s dedication to superb quality, traditions and utmost services, is just what we at Anya Sushko stand for. These values, embodied by the club and lived by us day by day, led us to explore a relationship that we very much look forward to.

On a sunny day this summer, we travelled to the club’s out of London facilities – in the leafy Epsom, in Surrey, to discuss how to bring the Anya Sushko experience to life for the Royal Automobile Club members. Everything about it was special and magic – from the secluded bus stop outside, covered in trees and plants, to walking through the grand iron gates of Woodcote Park to discover a world of tucked away green spaces, tranquil terraces and fountains, where members leisurely enjoy drinks and conversation and displays of vintage cars we thought only existed in movies.

Grand iron entrance gates to the Club Grounds

Leisure space and grounds for frequent members

Bus stop in Epsom!

We are delighted to announce that we have been invited to hold a private event for the clubs’ members on the 5^th of February 2015, to showcase our work and talk about what makes Anya Sushko the contemporary luxury handbag brand, dedicated to withholding the highest craftsmanship standards and to making rare nowadays bespoke services available to many. As only members will be able to attend, we look forward to sharing with you bits and pieces from this experience.

Vintage Automobile Selection

Follow our Royal Automobile Club series to see it unveil on our blog and social media platforms.