The Shape of a British Summer, by Range Rover

The Touring Woven Holdall is crafted from a rich tan leather, with hand-woven panels that recall traditional picnic basketry. Its silhouette was designed to subtly mirror the boat-like rear form of the Range Rover itself. This is the first signal that the brand's latest project is about translating automotive design into objects you can carry.

The holdall is a highlight of the new Range Rover British Summertime Collection, a series of pieces timed for the height of the season. The project extends the brand's design language beyond the vehicle, guided by the philosophy of 'luxury in motion'. Inspiration comes from two distinct areas: the graphic precision of tennis culture and the tactile traditions of British craft. The palette follows, with crisp tennis whites, heritage greens, and accents of tennis ball yellow set against strawberries-and-cream hues.

A lightweight blanket made from a blend of 60% cashmere and 40% wool translates a bird’s-eye view of Centre Court into a bold graphic textile. The piece is hand screen-printed in Italy and finished with a hand-whipstitched edge, bringing a specific seasonal moment into a physical form.

A Geography of Craft

The collection maps a specific geography of British making. Artisans in Stoke-on-Trent, a historic center for pottery, craft the collection’s ceramics from UK-sourced clay. In Macclesfield, another town with a long history in its field, specialist workshops digitally print the textiles, including the silk linings for the leather accessories.

The tea sets from Stoke-on-Trent are offered in two distinct colorways. The Country House set uses a vibrant, multi-tonal palette, while the Country Garden version pairs deep green with soft sky blue. Both are unified by a delicate, hand-applied Sunset Gold edging, a direct reference to an optional exterior paint finish available for the Range Rover.

Automotive Lines

Throughout the collection, automotive design cues are applied with precision. The sculpted handles of the Touring Woven Holdall echo the brand’s graphic language, referencing both the Range Rover Motif and the vehicle’s trademark bodyside graphic. Smaller leather pieces, like the City Woven Purse and the Companion Woven Travel Case, maintain this approach with structured silhouettes inspired by the vehicle form and hand-finished edges.

A partnership with heritage umbrella maker Fulton produced two pieces for the collection. The waterproof Terrace Parasol features soft sky-blue tones and a repeating Range Rover Motif, while the Signature Umbrella uses deeper hues for a more classic silhouette. Both include finely etched handles and bespoke poppers on their tailored slip cases.

The intent is to extend the brand's design philosophy beyond the vehicle into a broader lifestyle context. “Inspired by the rituals and shared experiences of the British summer season,” the company stated, “we have created a collection that is both culturally resonant and thoughtfully crafted.”

The connection is made complete in the smallest details. The real gold hardware on the leather goods was developed specifically to reflect the signature Sunset Gold finish. A piece of the car, rendered on a handle or a clasp, designed to be held.

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