There are certain things that quietly, and without second thought, become our partners in our journey of life. Something that throughout the years, the ups and downs, teary-eyed dramas, joyful shouting-champagne spilling celebrations, catching flights and chasing taxis, something that is always there for you no matter what intersection of life you find yourself at. It is always there for you.

Maybe it’s a folded photo of your parents that has followed you through every wallet, backpack and briefcase. Maybe it’s the lucky charm your first boyfriend gave you on your one-month anniversary to keep you safe. Maybe it’s the Gladstn London bag that you picked up at Harrods during your layover in London a few years back.

It was going to take longer than you expected for your next departure, and you wanted to see the famous department store in all of its holiday glory. Spangly ornaments, garlands, and Christmas carols met you at every turn. Fabulous fashions, yummy, scented perfumes and candles, handbags so special and artfully created you knew they were destined to be treasured under the Christmas tree.

That’s when you were introduced to the Gladstn London collection. It was classic, and the leather smooth and rich. That’s what you noticed first. But, also the size, it would fit as your carry on, but it was no shrinking violet of a handbag that one would find on the arm of a ballerina. No, this bag was made to come along with you. Made to travel. So, you picked the best one and ever since the lady at the counter had wrapped it up and handed it to you it has been at your side. Your partner in life, in the journey.