Skip to product information
Handmade Leather City Backpack in Gothic Red and Black Stripes

Handmade Leather City Backpack in Gothic Red and Black Stripes

£165.00 GBP £180.00 GBP
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

A Rather Splendid Leather Backpack That Does Several Things at Once

Right then, here is the thing about this handmade leather city backpack: it is rather good. Genuinely. Made to order especially for you in England using proper Scottish leather and traditional British craftsmanship, it arrives looking like someone has bothered to care about its existence. Which they have. The gothic red and black horizontal stripes give it a properly handsome edge, while silver nickel buckles and a thoughtfully dark interior suggest someone actually knew what they were doing.

Why Choose Our Handmade Leather Backpack

Utterly Versatile Carrying Options. Wear it as a traditional backpack, sling it across your body, or drape it over a shoulder. It rather cheerfully accommodates all three, which is marvellous when you cannot quite decide what sort of person you are that morning.

Beautifully Practical Storage. One generous main section keeps your essentials safely contained, while a helpful front pocket means you can access smaller items without the full archaeological dig through your entire bag.

Tech Friendly Without Being Showy About It. Safely carries tablets and laptops up to 10 inches. Rather useful for those of us who need our devices to join us on daily adventures.

Customisation That Actually Matters. Keep the traditional buckle fastenings or upgrade to optional magnetic fasteners for a more streamlined aesthetic. Adjustable strap sliders are available if you prefer a more secure, tailored fit. Custom engraving is also possible, should you wish to leave your mark.

Handcrafted Quality Throughout. Each bag is made individually using the finest leather, so slight variations in appearance are not defects. They are rather charming reminders that this is genuinely handmade, not mass produced in a warehouse somewhere.

Product Details

External Dimensions: Width 10 inches, Height 11.5 inches, Depth 4 inches (height excludes handle).

Internal Dimensions: Width 22cm, Height 26cm, Depth 8cm. Front internal pocket measures 18.5 x 20 x 2cm.

Straps: Comes with detachable and adjustable backpack straps. Detachable and adjustable crossbody strap with 50 to 70cm drop from shoulder.

Construction: Handmade in England using finest Scottish leather. Silver nickel buckles. Matching stitching throughout. Black interior lining.

Important Note: All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly, as each bag is individually handmade from genuine leather.

This is the sort of backpack that improves with age and use. It becomes yours properly, developing character while remaining gloriously functional. Rather the opposite of most things in modern life, which is precisely why it deserves a place in your collection.

Size
SHIPPING + RETURNS


THE RATHER IMPORTANT BITS

This rather lovely piece ships directly from our brand partner - we work with independent brands who are absolutely brilliant and work frightfully hard to create beautiful things.

SHIPPING DESTINATIONS
Now, here's the thing - our wonderful brand partners ship to lots of different places, but not all of them can ship worldwide.

Some are brilliant at international shipping, others prefer to keep things closer to home.

At checkout, you'll see exactly where this particular brand can send your goodies.

We're terribly sorry, but shipping costs do vary rather wildly depending on where you are in the world. The exact figures pop up at checkout - no nasty surprises!


RETURNS

You have 14 days to return items.

Now, we absolutely adore our brand partners - they work incredibly hard and we do try to support them as much as we possibly can. So I'm rather afraid we have to pass the return postage costs back to you. Frightfully sorry about that!

🌍 PLEASE CHOOSE THOUGHTFULLY
:
Our wonderful partners put their hearts into everything they make.

Ordering multiple sizes to try at home is rather hard on our planet and makes things jolly difficult for these brilliant independent creators.
When in doubt, do ask us first!

PAYMENT

We're frightfully modern and accept all the usual suspects:

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay

SECURE AS HOUSES
Everything's properly encrypted and secure - your details are safer than the Crown Jewels!

All prices in lovely British pounds £ GBP, though international chaps will see converted prices.

Any payment pickle? We're here to help sort things out! Contact us

We Have Lots More Like This.........

Person wearing a zebra head mask and purple suit sitting on a chair against a black brick wall. on sostter.com

Hello, we are Sostter....

Sostter began, as all good ideas do, with a lively conversation and a shared sense of frustration. Why had the world of independent design become so serious, so samey, so… beige? Where was the spark, the imagination, the sheer joy of discovering something that made you stop and stare?

We dreamt of a marketplace that celebrated difference — where curious minds could explore a world of independent brands, design-led makers, and thoughtful artisans. A space that felt exciting, human, and beautifully imperfect.

Today, Sostter brings together remarkable people and their creations — from London to Lausanne, Brooklyn to Berlin — uniting makers and discoverers through craftsmanship, creativity, and conscience. Every object tells a story, and every purchase supports an independent brand doing things differently.

This is just the beginning. But enough about us — step inside, explore our world, and see what catches your imagination.

Read All About Us >
Giving Back

We’re proud to support Sutton Night Watch, a grassroots UK charity making a real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness. Through regular donations of stock, supplies, and essentials, we back their mission to offer warmth, dignity, and practical help to anyone in need — right where it matters most.

Sell with us

Sostter partners with independent brands that intrigue, inspire, and bring something genuinely different to the world of fashion, design, and living.Join us!