Frederic St James  Reviews 

363
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 67 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, often mentioning wonderful and satisfying purchases. Customers frequently praise the exceptional quality of the leather products, noting they are beautifully crafted, durable, and securely packaged in lovely boxes. People also deeply appreciate the prompt and efficient delivery service, which ensures that items arrive safely and right on time for special occasions. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery timelines, noting that shipping can sometimes take longer than expected or lack clear updates. A few consumers also mentioned minor product imperfections, such as unexpected surface scratches or different zips upon arrival.

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Product

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Quality

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My bag was delivered in good time with a delivery company that allows pick ups from a local shop, which made life easy. The bag (hitchhikers guide to the galaxy) is well made with plenty of room and i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ly purchased two bags from this company. one for me, the other as a gift. They arrived quickly. Both are beautiful bags. Sadly, I returned the gifted bag due to not being suitable. I had questio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t say anything bad about it. The colour on the website and the actual product is the same, came in a really nice package, the material looks and feels very good, stitching really well done and e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very satisfied with the Frederic St James webshop. I finally got my dream bag! I probably drove customer service crazy with all my questions, but they were always extremely helpful with my order.... See more


Company details

  1. #21 of 30 best companies in Leather Goods Shop
  2. #26 of 42 best companies in Bag shop
  3. #32 of 61 best companies in Bags and luggage shop
  4. #5 of 16 best companies in Luggage Shop

About Frederic St James

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At Frederic St James we pride ourselves on sourcing the world's most exquisite leather bags, handcrafted using the finest materials and workmanship.

Every bag is unique, from the cut of the leather to the detail and finishing oils used creates a product that will last a lifetime.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Frederic St James - (Illusions Leather Briefcase ) - Overall Impressions.

Great quality product, but delivery timelines could be clearer.

The Illusions Leather Briefcase arrived well-packaged and presented. The build quality, materials, and overall finish are excellent. Out of the box, the leather is a bit shinier than the matte finish shown online for this colour (Cognac Brown), but I expect it will dull down with use.

Note for buyers: Their London address appears to be a shared mailing address rather than a physical storefront, which is typical for online businesses.

Communication after ordering is minimal. You receive an order confirmation, and then nothing until the dispatch email and courier notification a couple of weeks later.

Frederic St James could improve their website's stock and delivery transparency. The generic "5 to 10 days" on the shipping page is vague; I suspect these might be made-to-order. This wasn't an issue for my personal use, but it could be risky if buying a gift with a tight deadline.

I didn't need customer support, so I cannot comment on that. I am rating this 4 stars instead of 5 purely due to the lack of clarity on stock and vague delivery times. Otherwise, I am very happy with the purchase. The price point for Italian leather is great, and I would buy from them again.

23 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality & service

Good communication and replied straight away when I had a query about delivery. Great website. Item delivered in time scale. Very well packaged. Product quality was excellent. Would use them again.

23 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quality

At first I wasnt happy with your non communication. as I expected delivery a lot earlier. However the product is well made and high quality. Thank you

1 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality products

Quality products. Your services are excellent. Even though they take longer to arrive but it is understable because they shipped from Italy.

27 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My order took me around 20 days to…

My order took me around 20 days to arrive. Looks like the order was prepared in a rush. Initially the FedEx asked me to pay custom duties, the time resistance (Frederic st James) paid it themselves. The bag had at least 4-5 visible scratches and wrinkles everywhere. The leather was not smooth. It does not look as in the pictures. I think they sent me a second hand bag. The bag quality is also not good. It's not better than £100 bags. I don't recommend this brand

5 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful high quality bag

Beautiful high quality bag, exquisitely presented in a custom made box - a wonderful purchase or gift for anyone. The photos don’t do it justice!
Excellent service from this company - highly recommended!😍

15 April 2026

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