Hello, and welcome to the first-ever issue of Carried by Cocoon. Every month, we'll round up the bag news worth your attention, take you behind the scenes at Cocoon, hand the mic to one of our members, and point you toward the edits we're loving. We're so glad you're here. Now pour something cold, and read on.

THE MONTH IN BAGS

What we got up to in June.

New website

We gave Cocoon a glow-up. It's cleaner, faster, and easier to lose an afternoon on the UK's home for designer handbags, now looking the part. Have a click around.

Summer bag drop

We added a fresh wave of summer-ready bags to the collection – and you cleared us out in 20 minutes flat. First come, first borrowed, quite literally.

Lots Road auction

We teamed up with the legendary Lots Road Auctions for a fashion sale that was every bit as spectacular as it sounds. Missed it? There'll be more where that came from.

Sample sale & live shopping

Our Resort Summer Sample Sale came with a first: private virtual shopping. We hop on a call, walk you through the rails, and shop with you in real time. It went so well it's now a permanent service.

Meet Ilinca, one of our dear members. London-based, working in investing, and curious by nature, she's intentional about how she spends her time and firm on one belief: the best luxury is discovery – a destination, an experience, or the bag that feels exactly right.

What's in your bag right now? Be honest.

Equal parts work bag and survival kit: laptop, headphones and keys, a can of Kloudy Matcha to keep me refreshed on the go, collagen sachets, lipstick, concealer, a nail file for emergencies - plus an ever-growing collection of loyalty cards, receipts and miscellaneous treasures.

The first designer bag you ever lusted after, and did you ever get it?

Chloé Drew Bag in Pink - and YES!

What's the best investment (money, time, habit) you've made?

Investing in experiences over possessions. Whether it’s travelling somewhere new, dancing at Burning Man or discovering a hidden gem closer to home, I’ve found that memories tend to last longer - and luckily, with Cocoon, having the right handbag along the way has just been a lovely bonus.

Finish the sentence: A great bag should always ___

make you feel excited to leave the house.

EXCITING NEW MEMBER PERK

You've got the bag. Now you need somewhere worth taking it.

Meet Maclynn. London's leading matchmaking and events club, and your next excuse to get dressed up.

For over 15 years, Maclynn has been bringing together exceptional singles at some of the city's most stylish venues. Think private dining, rooftop receptions, intimate evenings with genuinely interesting people. The kind of nights your wardrobe has been waiting for.

As a Cocoon member, you're invited to join Maclynn Open Membership.

You'll get access to their full events calendar and a community of accomplished singles who know how to show up.

To join Maclynn, use code COCOON

CLAIM YOUR MEMBERSHIP

ON THE HORIZON

What's coming this month.

New bag drop

This month, we're sourcing the best of Chanel. Timeless, collectable, and always a good idea – keep your eyes peeled for announcements on socials.

Bag sourcing

We've been doing a lot of sourcing for our members lately. Got a bag in mind that feels impossible to find? Drop us an email. Consider it hunted down.

End of month giveaway

We love giving back to our community, and honestly, giveaways are the most fun way to do it. Keep an eye out at the end of the month – you'll want to be in for this one.