Olympia Le-Tan Sews Up Paddington Partnership

Based on the first edition cover of Michael Bond’s

A Bear Called Paddington

, the limited-edition clutch features one of the most iconic illustrations by Peggy Fortnum and celebrates

Paddington

’s 62-year publishing and merchandising heritage.

Each collection is limited to 77 pieces. Each bag can take up to 300 hours to produce, as each bag is hand-stitched, creating a unique look and feel. The deal was brokered by Studiocanal Licensing, the agent for

Paddington

in France.

“It is a delight to work on

Paddington

and help develop the brand in France,” Valérie Rolandez-Barrios, director, licensing and partnerships, Studiocanal Licensing. “Seeing this collaboration with OLT come to life is wonderful. The Paddington clutch bag is a beautiful item and the result of a unique partnership,” says Aude Sergent, general manager, Olympia Le-Tan. “Collaborating with

Paddington

felt natural for