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A lasting gift for a memorable Christmas!

A lasting gift for a memorable Christmas!

Quality Not Quantity
There are some amazing independent shops around us here in Banbury and this year, I’m going to make an extra effort to shop local and support my neighbours and fellow artists. By making even just a small purchase, we not only keep these small businesses going but we are giving gifts that are unique, lovingly handmade and show our thoughtfulness.

Busy bees in the pink at J D’Cruz!

Busy bees in the pink at J D’Cruz!

There’s quite a buzz around J D’Cruz this month – with lots and lots going on inside and outside the studio!   We’re holding our very own Wear It P...

Big, bold new colours extending the summer at J D’Cruz

Big, bold new colours extending the summer at J D’Cruz

As we enjoy the last few weeks of summer, I’ve been busy working on some new prints that will take us perfectly through the late summer and into au...

Back to school at J D’Cruz + Secret Sale!

Back to school at J D’Cruz + Secret Sale!

I have received some amazing inspiration to help me develop my artwork and my business over the years and I’ve tried to give back a little inspiration to the next generation of artists where I can.

Saddle bags at the ready – horsing around in Windsor!

Saddle bags at the ready – horsing around in Windsor!

It’s Spring and that means one thing for J D’Cruz – the Royal Windsor Horse Show! As our debut at the show was so successful last year, we’re taking a space again in 2018 to show off our bags, accessories and homewares at the show and we’re so excited to be galloping there again!

Spring Clean Your Handbag!

Spring Clean Your Handbag!

As we emerge from the gloomy winter months, our thoughts turn to spring cleaning those forgotten corners of our house. Although it might not be quite time to pack away the gloves and scarves quite yet, this is the perfect time to get our wardrobes and accessories all sorted and ready for sunnier times!

Why do we love our handbags so much?

Why do we love our handbags so much?

Everyone knows that I’m addicted to handbags, otherwise I probably wouldn’t do this job! There are many of us out there – either closet bag collectors or brazen exhibitionists parading our collection. From a huge, back-breaking tote to a teeny lipstick-carrying clutch, where has this obsession come from, why do we find a coloured leather receptacle so very desirable?!

New Collections!!!

New Collections!!!

We launched our new collections exclusively at Royal Windsor & now we are making our Temple Tote & Envelope Clutch available to buy on our ...

Southwark Mini Tote! Our new range of bags for £149

Southwark Mini Tote! Our new range of bags for £149

J D’Cruz has done it! Recently we set out to make a mini tote bag for less, that was just as beautiful, unique and elegant as the others. Our curr...