Look red-hot this Autumn in this season’s most sought after shade: plum.
Every fashion-conscious female knows all too well that the start of a new season necessitates the purchase of a brand-spanking new bag which will take her winter look to the next level.

This season THOMAS LYTE is thrilled to announce the arrival of a stunning new collection of arm-candy which will give your wardrobe that extra je ne sais quoi. We guarantee that you will fall head over heals for our delicious GRACE bag, which comes in a whole host of mouth-watering shades including Cranberry, Biscuit and Duck Egg.

A stunning addition to our Romanticism-inspired Autumn/Winter collection, the Grace bag has been lovingly crafted from the softest, most supple calf’s leather and lined with the finest natural suede. As practical as it is stylish, this little beauty boasts a handy pocket for your Smartphone as well as an interior zip pocket- ideal for storing your everyday essentials.

With its sinuous, unstructured form and undeniable good looks the Grace will undoubtedly add a touch of laid-back elegance into your new-season look whilst looking good enough to eat!

Look red-hot this Autumn in this season’s most sought after shade: plum.

Elie Saab demonstrated his penchant for plum in his Autumn/Winter collection, which was bursting with red-carpet ready dresses in mouth-watering berry hues, whilst Hollywood darling Victoria Beckham presented a super-sexy collection of signature fitted dresses in seasonal shades of scarlet, redcurrant and – of course – plum.

This season at Thomas Lyte we’re all about bold autumn colours and there’s no denying that plum is the chicest hue of all. Check out our covetous collection of berry-bright bags, clutches and folios which are guaranteed to warm up your winter wardrobe.

This season heralds the revival of 1940s glamour and the A/W 2011 womenswear collections are bursting with ultra-feminine silhouettes. Timeless elegance and understated chic were the order of the day at Miu Miu where mid-length skirts, high necklines and girly floral prints ruled the catwalk whilst John Galliano’s super-sensuous collection celebrated the return of the pencil skirt and the cinched-in waist.

Thomas Lyte has gone all lady-like for autumn with our sophisticated selection of vintage inspired silver and leather accessories which are sure to inject a touch of retro glamour into any outfit.

Our stunning Perfume Atomiser is a contemporary take-on a classic design: both sleek and compact in design it is the perfect gift for the sophisticated modern woman. Opt for the Black or Pink version (or why not go for both!).

This Silver Plate Compact Mirror has been beautifully decorated with the Lyte Flower for a fabulous vintage look. Not only is it perfect for touching up your lipstick on the go but its compact size means that it can be easily popped into any clutch or handbag.

And where better to house these little beauties than in this stunning Leather Clutch Purse in plum (one of this season’s hottest colours!). Handmade in Breuninger leather and lined in fuchsia silk, this little number boasts built-in storage for six credit cards as well as two large internal compartments- perfect for storing all of your essentials.

The clutch bag has been getting some serious sartorial air-time over the last few months with this pint-sized accessory adorning the arms of some of England’s most glamorous starlets.

This season Thomas Lyte has introduced a stunning selection of clutch bags for every occasion and every taste.

Make like English rose Emilia Fox and get red-carpet fabulous with one of our bejewelled Caro Box Clutches. Perfect for the festive season, these little beauties have been entirely handcrafted in the smoothest calf leather and set off with ribbons of sterling silver or a smoky topaz jewelled clasp.

Alternatively opt for understated glamour like the lovely Rachel Weisz with our delicious Envelope Clutches, which are a stunning addition to our Autumn/Winter collection.

Newsflash! Mustard is having a serious fashion moment. This uber-cool condiment dominated the Autumn/Winter 2011 collections and has become one of this season’s hottest trends.

Summer may be long gone but that’s no excuse to shy away from bright colours and here at Thomas Lyte we have the perfect range of leather bags, clutches and folios in our favourite statement hue to kick-start your winter look.

Our new season Eliza Mustard Work Tote is the definitive back-to-work bag: both practical and stylish it will undoubtedly inject a little ray of sunshine to your wardrobe. Slightly larger than our original Eliza Handbag, this structured day bag is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice style for size.

Another new addition to the Eliza family is this super chic Mustard Folio. Not only will this show-stopping document holder add a touch of corporate chic to any outfit but it equally doubles up as a clutch bag, allowing you to move seamlessly from day to night in style.

Finally we think you’ll agree that our Eliza Mustard Clutch Bag will take any look from drab to fab, whatever the weather!

Last Thursday night we hosted an in-store event to celebrate Vogue’s Fashion Night Out and boy did we throw one seriously stylish party!

At 6pm sharp we opened our doors and the festivities began: before long a steady stream of super-glam shoppers had descended upon the store to celebrate an evening of fashion with a glass of champagne and a delicious bespoke cupcake in fuchsia and mustard – our signature colours -lovingly created by hip cupcake brand Crumbs and Doilies.

As it was our first Fashion’s Night Out we decided to celebrate in style, and what better way than by collaborating with fashion brand ‘THE FOLD’ who we invited to host their own pop-up shop on the first floor of the store. Shoppers were able to try on items from THE FOLD’s very covetous collection which is aimed at the stylish corporate woman. Not only were THE FOLD’s style advisers on hand to share their sartorial pearls of wisdom but they were also available to style shoppers with Thomas Lyte’s own accessories.

And the fun didn’t stop there: we asked two incredibly talented fashion illustrators from the London College of Fashion, Sasha Helim and Jio Fish, to sketch our guests sporting Thomas Lyte accessories. The event was all about the Eliza collection – as highlighted by our beautiful ‘Introducing Eliza’ window display which we created exclusively for the event – so guests were able to pose with the Eliza accessory of their choice.

The finished illustrations were so beautiful that word quickly spread and soon guests were practically queuing around the block to be immortalised with one of our gorgeous bags!

Finally, in keeping with the Eliza theme we had organised a series of special prize draws throughout the evening, allowing guests to win small leather pieces from our Eliza collection.

We had such a fantastic evening but it wouldn’t have been such a success without everyone who helped out on the night. Huge thanks go to our talented photographer Kit who took some really lovely photos of the event; our wonderful fashion illustrators Jio and Sasha who proved, unsurprisingly, a huge hit and, of course, the lovely ladies from The Fold who injected the Thomas Lyte store with an enormous amount of sophistication and glamour and had guests clamouring to try on their stunning creations. Finally an enormous thankyou to all of you who came down to the store to show your support- it was lovely to see some familiar faces and to introduce some new friends to the brand.

We hope to see you all again at Vogue Fashion’s Night Out 2012!

You can see more of Sasha’s beautiful illustrations at www.bee-bop-a-lula.blogspot.com