This year make Father’s Day something special with a gift to be treasured forever.
Albermarle Briefcase
Albemarle Briefcase in Slate
Our Albermarle Briefcase is as functional as it is handsome. Crafted in England from refined Breuninger grained, vegetable tanned leather, the briefcase is lined with plum silk featuring the Lyte flower stream.
The interior provides a practical space for a laptop, files and papers with a slot for pens and a pocket for smaller items. Fine leather and a streamlined design make the Albermarle a classic staple that your father will use for years to come.
Bridle Leather Journal
Bridle Leather Journal in Black
Our Bridle Leather Journal is just the thing for storing thoughts, ideas, lists or doodles. Available in a choice of colours, use our embossing service to make this gift truly personal with his initials on the front.
Drawing inspiration from the Burlington Arcade, these striking Cavendish Cufflinks are the perfect finishing touch to any double cuffed shirt.
For an extra special touch, we can engrave initials on the back.
Credit Card Holder
Credit Card Holder in Mustard
Help your Dad stay organised with a handcrafted Credit Card Holder. The card holder is lined in jacquard silk featuring the signature Lyte flower stream for ultimate luxury on the go. It can also be embossed with text of your choice for the ultimate personalisation.
Every year the FA cup comes to the Thomas Lyte Silver workshop in London to be repaired and restored before being handed over to the winning team.
- The FA Cup being restored and polished.
Photograph by Amit Lennon.
Our expert silversmiths Kevin Williams and Tony Cimmering have been restoring the cup for the past 12 years, the current trophy dating from 1992 as the previous cup from 1910 had become too fragile.
“It’s been repaired God knows how many times, but you’d never know, because each time it’s been repaired it’s camouflaged, going through the process of the silver plating”, explains Tony.
The Sunday Telegraph Sports Supplement 14.5.11
Let’s hope Manchester City do a better job of looking after it than Real Madrid…
- Real Madrid and the FA Cup
The Sports Industry Group have written a bit more about the Cup, and the latest victors on their News Page, and the BBC also came to the workshop for a visit, and got some lovely pictures which you can View Here.
The Sport Industry Awards 2011 were held on May the 11th at Battersea Evolution, London. 1,700 guests attended the spectacular 10th Anniversary celebration, which once again featured a host of sporting celebrities including Andrew Strauss, AP McCoy, Jack Wilshere, Joe Calzaghe, Petr Cech, Michael Vaughan, Dame Kelly Holmes and many more as well as industry heavyweights mixing with representatives from every corner of the business of sport.
Thomas Lyte were proud to see the trophies that had been hand crafted in the workshop presented to truly deserving sportsmen, including the Leadership in Sport Award;
- Leadership in Sport Award
(Andy Flower, Hugh Morris and Andrew Strauss)
It was a fantastic night to remember, and we can’t wait until next years.
If you’d like to check out more photos from the night, the Sports Industry website is hosting them here.
Introducing the brand new leather Cosmetic Bags from Thomas lyte.
These are all the things we’d love to store in ours…
What would you include?
Tired of chocolates, flowers and silly cards? Well, the team at Thomas Lyte have decided to share our Top 10 Valentine Gift Ideas to inspire all those who haven’t a clue. There are always different options when it comes to gifts, and they don’t have to be the same things that everyone else is getting, just take a look…
1 & 2. Does your love one harbour a dream of packing in the day job and becoming a published author? Show your love by investing in their interest and booking them onto a creative writing course. As a surprise conceal the booking confirmation inside the pages of a Thomas Lyte ‘With Love’ Leather Journal – with 100 pages there is plenty of space for jotting down ideas before class starts!
- Thomas Lyte Plum Leather ‘With Love’ Journal
3 & 4. A hot air balloon ride for lovers! A little cliché but who cares when you’re in love! Take the day off work and venture out of the city in search of a beautiful landscape to enjoy a relaxing sunset ride sipping a cheeky beverage and taking in the views with our Outdoor Kit. You’ll be falling in love all over again.
- Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride
Thomas Lyte Outdoor Kit
5. Any if you just haven’t the energy to venture into the sky we suggest breakfast in bed. Simple but oh so effective. If done properly, maybe with a surprise gift, this gesture is sure to secure your Valentine for another year of love!
Surprise her with a Heart Ring
6 & 7. Dotted around London are plenty of independent cinemas waiting to offer a luxurious cinematic experience for couples this Valentine’s Day. Some have suites to rent… others have extra comfy sofas for two, velvet pillows, warm wooly blankets, foot rests and a small table to hold your wine!
We suggest you tuck the tickets into our Love Notes Envelope for a truly thoughtful gesture.
Book a romantic movie & sofa for two this Valentines
Thomas Lyte 'Love Notes' Leather Envelope
8. Hold your Valentines hand as you board a luxury steam train and allow your selves to be whisked away into a world of pure indulgence. Champagne flows and gourmet cuisine is served as you take in the beauty of the British countryside, giving you and your loved one the voyage of a lifetime that makes a loving and lasting memory.
Orient Express Steam Train
9. If you are a fan of tradition and insist on sending flowers we suggest you visit a local garden centre… ask to choose a previously un-named and un-introduced flower and name it after your loved one! They will be immortalized with a flower that will honour them forever. Be sure the presentation is as beautiful as the flowers with the unique handmade Thomas Lyte Faceted Vase.
Thomas Lyte 18inch Spitfire Vase
10. Finally, if work is too often getting in the way of quality time why not decide to take the entire day off work and book a long weekend away. Or you could even take the entire week off and celebrate all week long! Devote it to one another and do something romantic each day. Next stop your local travel agent and a little of your own imagination!
Thomas Lyte Traditional Travel Wallet
The Thomas Lyte store launches at 12-13 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, London
Thomas Lyte’s flagship store launched on Thursday 18th November with the annual turning on of the Burlington Arcade Christmas lights. It was a wonderful night with a number of old friends and new faces admiring the new collection and the exquisite interior.
12 – 13 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, London, W1
Kevin Baker, CEO and founder of Thomas Lyte and Mantej Deol, BBC
Thomas Lyte Eliza Clutch £595
Natasha Steenkamp and Janet Muller of Thomas Lyte
- Ladies Leather Bag Collection – Ground Floor
Ladies Leather Collection – Ground Floor
Men’s Club Room, Downstairs
The Thomas Lyte A5 silver postcard is the perfect gift to commemorate a birthday, wedding anniversary or christening, or quite simply to let someone know just how you feel. Whatever the occasion you can make your personal message in your own handwriting last forever.
- Silver Plate Postcard
Eliza Leather Breuninger Tote
We are all so excited at Thomas Lyte about the ladies Autumn/Winter leather collection which launches on 18th November at our new flagship store in the Burlington Arcade that we couldn’t wait any longer to let you have sneaky peak. The fabulously structured Eliza Tote is exquisitely hand crafted in England combining timeless quality and innovative design. The Eliza Tote is the perfect day bag. It comes in the house Breuninger grained leather with a signature circle lock in Palladium. It features an inner zipper and slip pocket and a dedicated mobile phone sleeve and is fully suede lined.
Visit 12-13 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair to view the complete collection of ladies leather handbags and small leather accessories or online from 18th November at thomaslyte.com
The Eliza Tote is available in is black, cognac, mustard and plum Breuninger grained leather. £750
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