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Rex

£520
£520
Tax included.

An effortlessly stylish daily companion for those on the go. Wear it your way, short strap, long strap or cross-body, the India Hicks + Tusting Rex is meticulously crafted from luxurious caramel suede and trimmed with our Chocolate Montanasoft full-grain leather. The Rex is appropriately adorned with a rich royal purple lining.
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An effortlessly stylish daily companion for those on the go. Wear it your way, short strap, long strap or cross-body, the India Hicks + Tusting Rex is meticulously crafted from luxurious caramel suede and trimmed with our Chocolate Montanasoft full-grain leather. The Rex is appropriately adorned with a rich royal purple lining.

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Materials
The luxurious suede in the Rex is a premium leather made in a gold-certified tannery in Italy. A rich caramel shade, perfect in all seasons, it is complemented by the dark brown Montanasoft leather seen in our previous collections with India. This also is created in a gold-certified tannery, meaning that both of these leathers have created the minimum impact on the environment during their upcycling from being waste hides. Contrary to common belief, suede is a very robust leather, though it does benefit from a coating of suede protector which you can find in most shoe stores (our favourite is from Renapur, available widely and on Amazon).
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Delivery & Returns

Delivery:

We aim to dispatch all orders swiftly and in-stock items will usually be dispatched within one business day. However, please bear in mind that we handcraft all our products here at Tusting HQ and intentionally hold low volumes of finished stock. We continuously make small batches of all items in our range, and most orders are sent out within just a few days of receipt. If there will be a delay of more a week before dispatch, we'll be in touch to ask if this may be a problem for you. Please allow for extra time if you have asked for your item to be personalised.

We ship everything by express service. Orders sent within the UK should arrive on the day after dispatch, except for outlying areas, and orders sent overseas will usually arrive within a week of dispatch – often much faster. Shipping is free for UK orders; international charges vary by location. Please click here for more information.

Returns:

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we are happy to offer a refund, exchange or replacement on all goods returned to us within 30 days of delivery, provided they are in their original, unused condition. Bespoke orders or items ordered with bespoke alterations (including personalised initials or messages) cannot be returned unless faulty. Please see our full returns policy and how-to advice here.


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THE BUCKLE

In 1989, in the process of retrieving some unpaid-for leather from a nearby small leather goods firm that had gone into receivership, John Tusting (now aged 90 and still regularly visiting the Tusting offices!) could not bear to think of the loss of skills that might result in the closure of that business. He returned with the leather, but also an idea – could this be the diversification he and his young sons had been looking for in their leather supply business? In no time at all, they were agreed, and soon afterwards two skilled leatherworkers, a couple of sewing machines and some boxes of bits and bobs made their way to join the family at Tusting HQ in Lavendon.

When designing the Rex, we needed a BIG buckle. That old box of bits and bobs has since become a great reference pot and sure enough, it yielded a few big, beautiful, solid brass harness buckles. One of these was chosen as ‘the one’ and we commissioned a British foundry to recreate a limited number of them for us for this project. It’s truly a buckle with a story.

Bespoke & Personalisation

All Tusting bags are hand-crafted in our Lavendon workshop. By special order, we can make your bag even more unique by personalising it, or we can create a bespoke colourway from our set of leathers. So whether it is a personalised message inside the bag, embossed initials or a special colour combination, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Customer Reviews

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    Focco

  • I purchased a very a very beautiful handbag from Tusting. I really didn’t know about the brand as I live outside the UK. I was looking for authentic British craftsmanship, and résistent leather. I realised Tusting offered all quality I was looking for Read more...

    Maria

  • Beautiful!
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    Natalie R

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    Last month I bought a Kimbolton handbag in pecan and a Macbook sleeve in Lipstick. The leather is gorgeous and the Kimbolton handbag has been great and really practical. The colours are just as they are shown and the lipstick sleeve is scarlet and the softest leather you could imagine.
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  • Cardington
    I recently ordered the Cardington bag in Pecan, my first Tusting bag. What a wonderful company and exceptional customer service which is evident in the quality of the handbag. Classic design and beautiful leather, I will definitely be back for another purchase.
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    Jane

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    This is the first time I have purchased from this company and from start to finish they were first class. The website is easy to use and delivery was excellent; I was kept updated with my order throughout. My handbag is exquisite, beautifully made and I use it everyday, couldn’t be happier, by far the best handbag I own.
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    Anon

  • Beautiful Quality
    I am a fairly new Tusting client and I am really impressed with the beautiful quality of their bags. I also like the fact that they are reasonably priced, unlike some of their competitors, who, in my opinion, charge ridiculous amounts for their bags, and have priced themselves out of the market. Read more...

    Yvonne

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  • Leather Weekender
    I am really pleased with my amazing leather holdall. It's really well made and looks a million dollars! Great service, too. I can't thank all of you at Tusting enough.

    Mike H

  • Westminster Folio
    I bought the folio with handles, an exceptional and slim design. The interior really shines and contrasts well with the black color I chose. Definitely understated and stylish at the same time. Construction of both stitching and zippers shows it will last a long time if not outlast me! Would highly recommend.

    D Vin

  • I would like to thank Tusting
    so much for their quality workmanship and going the extra mile in accommodating my antique embroidered badge on their Grey Fox x Tusting Backpack. Many thanks to everyone involved in producing this stunning Backpack – much appreciated!

    Dale Blackwood

  • What a lovely bag.
    I had been looking for a mini bag for some time and the mini Holly ticked every box. It was speedily delivered with instructions on care. The follow through was a lovely touch

    Gill

  • Excellent Customer Service
    Bought a beautiful Powder Mini Holly bag and I love it, great size, colour and price. Excellent customer service. Will definitely be adding to my Tusting collecting in the future.

    Valerie

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    Mark

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    Fiona

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    Simon

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    Their product is beautiful and well made. I love my Holly bag. The customer service is wonderful…eager to answer questions with a high level of courtesy and professionalism. I look forward to my next purchase!

    Sue

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    with the utmost ATD The whole experience at Tusting has been brilliant My bags are soft, supple and beautiful so, so well made.

    Maxine

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    I would just like to highlight the exceptional customer service I have received from Tusting in the last week. Lucy Kershaw their Customer Service Coordinator was extremely focused on my problem...
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