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Summer feels long behind us, and as the festive season unfolds, it’s that time of year when creativity and craftsmanship take centre stage. The Spirit of Christmas Fair remains one of London’s best-loved seasonal showcases — a place where individuality, story-driven design, and thoughtful gifting shine.
While SHERENE MELINDA will not be exhibiting at the show this season, we’ve always shared its passion for originality and British design. To celebrate that spirit, we’ve curated a few timeless ideas inspired by the kind of pieces you might discover there — alongside some of our own favourites to help you find the perfect gift this Christmas.
If you love discovering independent brands with authentic stories, the Spirit of Christmas Fair was always the place to do it. From handcrafted footwear to artisanal jewellery, it embodied the values we continue to champion — quality craftsmanship, sustainability, and meaningful design.
Here’s a look at some of our favourite brands that, like Sherene Melinda, take their inspiration from countries further afield. Attending the fair this year is:
Nicola Sexton Shoes - Luxurious designer footwear embodying the essence of Italian Luxury
Estribos - Handcrafted leather belts from Argentina
Creative Dezigns - A collection comprising of carefully curated small batch designers from South Africa
Koy Clothing - Menswear inspired by Kenya
Just like these creators, our handbag collection and our trainers draw on originality and texture — using responsibly sourced leather and bold colour contrasts that bring individuality to life.
If your festive plans include surprising someone special (or treating yourself), explore our own Gift Guide featuring handcrafted accessories designed to last season after season:
Small Bags for elegant evenings.
Crossbody Bags perfect for festive markets and city strolls.
Leather Trainers that combine comfort with statement luxury.
Whether or not you’re heading to Olympia this year, you can still enjoy that same spirit of discovery — right here in our online boutique.
At SHERENE MELINDA, every handbag tells a story — designed with care, crafted for life.
If you are interested in this article, then you may be interested to read about how I approached creating my new trainer collection.
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SHERENE MELINDA has expanded its luxury offerings beyond handbags to include leather trainers. Sherene has spent a long time designing these sneakers to ensure they are of the highest standard and the most luxurious quality. Each trainer is carefully handcrafted from leather suede on the exterior and is fully leather lined inside. SHERENE MELINDA’s signature Springbok hair-on-hide is also featured down the side of the trainer, making each trainer unique. The hair-on-hide is available in a range of neutral tones, as well as a variety of vibrant colourful tones. The trainers are also extremely lightweight, making them a comfortable go-to pair of shoes, perfect for everyday use or special occasions. Every trainer is handcrafted with utmost care to ensure the result is the epitome of luxury.
Earlier this year I was inspired to create a leather tote bag which was different to the typical style handbag that I normally create. Generally, SHERENE MELINDA’S handbags focus on the hair-on-hide feature. However, in this case I wanted to create an extra-large soft and versatile shopping bag using some beautiful, glazed leather.
