Meet the Ruby: Our New Padded Shoulder Bag
Some bags are made for one night. The Ruby is made for all of them.
Meet our new padded shoulder bag, with quilted leather on the front, a soft, plump shape and a look that's pretty without being fussy. It arrives just in time for party season, but it will be by your side at weddings, birthdays, dinners and every event in between, all year round.
What is a padded bag?
A padded bag is exactly what it sounds like. Leather with a soft layer of padding underneath, giving the bag a full, cushioned shape that feels as good to hold as it looks.
On the Ruby, the front panel is quilted. Stitched lines divide the leather into soft, raised sections that catch the light and add texture without adding a print. It's a detail that looks special up close and polished from across the room.
Why the Ruby is made for party season
Quilted leather that catches the light. The raised, padded panels create soft highlights and shadows, so the Ruby looks its best under party lighting.
A shoulder bag shape. The Ruby sits neatly on the shoulder, close to your side at dinners, drinks and parties.
Two sizes. Choose the Mini for evenings when you only need your phone, cards and lipstick. Choose the Midi when you need room for a little more.
Two colours that go with everything. Black and gold. Between them, they cover every invitation in the diary.
Not just for December
The Ruby is a party season bag, but it doesn't stop there. Quilted leather looks right at almost any event, which makes the Ruby a bag you'll come back to all year.
Weddings. A padded bag in gold works beautifully with a wedding guest dress, from a summer garden party to a winter reception.
Birthdays and celebrations. Dinner out, a special lunch or a night with friends.
Races and summer events. The Ruby in black pairs with florals and pastels just as well as it does with party season velvet.
Christenings, graduations and big family days. Smart, pretty and practical.
The Ruby bag: every colour and size
The Ruby Mini in Black
The smallest Ruby, in black quilted leather. Compact and neat, with room for the essentials. The one to take when you want to travel light and still look put together.
The Ruby Mini in Gold
All the festive feeling, in a small size. Gold quilted leather catches every light in the room, which makes the Ruby Mini in gold the obvious choice for Christmas parties and New Year's Eve.
The Ruby Midi in Black
A little more room, the same pretty padded front. The black Ruby Midi is the most versatile of the four. It works for evening events and daytime occasions alike, and goes with everything you own.
The Ruby Midi in Gold
The Midi size in gold leather. Big enough for everything you need on a long day or night out, and a statement in its own right. Wear it with black, navy, burgundy or cream.
Mini or Midi: which Ruby should you choose?
Choose the Mini if you want a small bag for dinners, drinks and parties, and you carry little more than your phone, cards, keys and lipstick.
Choose the Midi if you need a bit more space for a long event like a wedding, or you want a padded bag you can also carry in the daytime.
How to style a quilted leather bag
With a party dress. A black Ruby with a sequin or velvet dress. Texture on texture, without competing.
With tailoring. A gold Ruby with a black trouser suit for a sharp, festive look.
With a wedding guest dress. Pick the Ruby in gold to bring warmth to pastels, florals and satin.
With jeans and a good top. The black Ruby Midi dresses up denim for dinner or drinks.
Looking after your Ruby
Store your Ruby in its dust bag between wears, and fill it lightly with tissue so the padded panels keep their shape. Avoid squashing it into a full handbag drawer or under heavier bags. Wipe the leather with a soft, dry cloth, and keep it away from rain and spills where you can.
For more, read our guides on [how to clean a leather handbag] and [how to store handbags].
The Ruby bag: frequently asked questions
What is the Ruby bag?
The Ruby is a padded leather shoulder bag with a quilted leather front, available in black and gold.
What sizes does the Ruby come in?
The Ruby comes in two sizes: the Mini, which is smaller, and the Midi, which is larger.
What colours does the Ruby come in?
The Ruby comes in black and gold.
Is a padded bag good for a wedding?
Yes. A quilted leather bag looks smart at weddings and formal events. The gold Ruby works especially well with wedding guest outfits.
Is the Ruby only a party season bag?
No. While it's perfect for Christmas parties and New Year's Eve, the Ruby works for weddings, birthdays, dinners and events all year round.
How do I keep a padded bag in shape?
Store it in its dust bag, stuffed lightly with tissue, and avoid stacking heavier bags on top of it.
The Ruby, by your side
A padded shoulder bag with a quilted leather front, in black and gold, in two sizes. Made for party season and every occasion after it.
