We hand-make
Durable, Quality, Genuine-leather bags
Ben Thomspon has spent 20 years designing & creating tote bags, wallets, laptop bags, crossbody & shoulder bags, clutches, backpacks, wallets & purses, to form the Charlie Middleton range.
Handmade in Sydney, Australia, the custom handbag range is designed to be durable, elegant and practical. Making the finest leather bags for women in over 40 colours to use as everyday bags, work bags, & evening wear.
Our exclusive collection of backpacks in three sizes is tailored specifically for women. Hand-crafted to the highest quality. Choose a stock colour, or contact us for a custom colour just for you!
The Charlie Middleton Crossbody and Shoulder bag range are designed to blend timeless style & practicality. Whether it’s a busy day at work, exploring the city, or an evening out, they’ll accommodate all the essentials a woman could need.
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Customize your very own
BESPOKE TOTE
Choose your style of tote, leather colour, choice of handle and hardware colours; Then we will hand-make your tailored tote within 10 business days, and ship it anywhere in the world!

Visit the Charlie Middleton Bondi Retail store and workshop to purchase, or just to watch us hand-make our product
257 Bondi Road
Bondi, NSW 2026
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm