Established in 2001 by technology entrepreneur Iain Burton, the original inventor and supplier of audio-guides to the world's most prestigious museums such as the National Gallery, the Louvre, and the Vatican. This working partnership evolved into Aspinal becoming the supplier of bespoke leather accessories and stationery to museum gift shops, quickly growing into a luxury lifestyle consumer brand. Throughout the years, Aspinal of London has remained true to the brand's artisanal heritage, producing hand-crafted leather accessories with a distinct British style.