The rose prints you see above were launched exclusively for the York store, but some are now available on the Zatchels website – they seem to have gone missing for the time being but I assume they will be back after their current flash sale ends! The prints were inspired by the Yorkshire rose and they are just so pretty. They are striking and original yet a print that seems to coordinate with any outfit. For me personally, they are a wonderful reminder of the Yorkshire county and the release is particularly well timed with Le Grand Depart starting next week, meaning that Yorkshire is feeling particularly proud of its heritage at the moment!

Another bonus of the York store is the various in store offers – when I popped back in a week after the press day, the store was holding a sale offering 30% off across much of the range. I couldn’t resist this beautiful mint backpack at such a reduction. However, let’s not mention the fact that Zatchels are currently running a 50% off sale so I could have got it cheaper! Instead, I’m reminding myself of the second selling point regarding the York store – you get your bag immediately. I’ve already worn my backpack so much I’m feeling slightly less upset over the money I could have saved!

If you want to visit Zatchel’s new wonderful York store, head over to The Shambles and try and resist their beautifully designed shop.