Claire Watt-Smith is the founder and designer behind the label BoBelle London, a brand that creates bespoke handbags and accessories all crafted in England. The pieces are crisp, sharp and combine structured designs with a timeless shape. Watt-Smith’s designs are sold in more than fifty boutiques and department stores throughout the UK. The latest collection is inspired by the classic architecture of London:
by Dima Markova
WAKE-UP! The first thing I do in the morning is pop downstairs to make tea. I usually have two cups, one green tea and one Yorkshire to get me going. I hop in the shower and then
check my phone for any important emails before grabbing a quick breakfast and heading for the train.
MORNING
I tend to respond to any social media updates on the train and check what my schedule looks like for that day. Running BoBelle is very varied; some days I work from our Somerset House base, other days I have press meetings or networking appointments in town. I adore living in London and one of my favourite parts of running BoBelle is meeting so many different people.
LUNCH-TIME
I don’t eat too heavily at lunchtime as it can make me quite sleepy. I love a chunky soup, or salad and fresh bread.
AFTERNOON
I tend to have a checklist run through in the afternoon. I deal with any orders that need dispatching, factory updates that need discussing or events that need arranging. I then plan for the next
morning’s meetings and schedule our press releases and social media. The afternoon is always very busy
and
come 4pm I have a cup of tea and biscuit to perk me
up before any evening appointments with clients. We are in the middle of preparing for the Somerset House Christmas Arcade, so that has a lot of work attached.
AFTER-HOURS
I try to be home by 7pm-ish to relax with my husband. I really enjoy cooking so I experiment a couple of times a week trying out different recipes. I tend to have evening networking events once or twice a week with other business women, but during the crazy periods, such as Fashion Week, this can be every day!
Claire Watt-Smith
bobellelondon.com
We met up with luxury handbag designer Claire Watt-Smith at Somerset House, where she was exhibiting during London Fashion Week, to find out what a typical day in her shoes might entail…
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