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Maxwell Scott Leather Backpack: Review + Giveaway

My grandpa always used to say, “I’m too poor to buy cheap things.” As a little girl, his words made no sense to me. It took me years to understand what he meant. But he was so right! All the shop, buy, break, repeat routine bores me. And I prefer to have a long-term relationship with the items I wear rather than a one-night love affair.

Quality never runs out of fashion; the guys at Maxwell Scott Bags seem to know this pretty well. A quick look at their website, revealed a wide array of beautiful bags and accessories, for both gents and ladies.

The UK-based luxury brand offers a wide range of items, from leather briefcases for the corporate men to chic backpacks for the globetrotter woman. Obviously, the travel section got me instantly hooked and curious to get my hands on one of their fine leather backpacks.

What makes the Maxwell Scott merchandise stand out is the unique combination of classic English design and quality Italian leather and craftsmanship. They only employ vegetable tanned leather following a technique passed over half a millennia from one generation of Italian artisans to another. This method uses the bark of chestnut trees, and the result is high quality, elegant products that can be worn for decades. In fact, each of Maxwell Scott’s products comes with a 25-year warranty!

I fell in love with the Sparano backpack right away. It is an elegant yet casual item that can complement almost any outfit. It comes with a small zipped pocket inside and a larger external compartment for easy access. It feels smooth to the touch, yet sturdy, and the quality of the leather can be easily appreciated.

Truth is, the Sparano is a head turner. Every little detail was taken great care of and every stitch evenly spaced. I love its sleek looks! I can’t wait to wear this light backpack on ALL my future city breaks! And by the looks of it, we will probably be very good friends for many years to come.

I've partnered with Maxwell Scott to give away one of their gorgeous Sparano backpacks worth £202. All you have to do is enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter and follow through as many of the optional entries as you want. Don't forget that you can come back daily for more entries. The lucky winner will be announced via the email provided.

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