Smythson X Peter Rabbit™

Smythson X Peter Rabbit™

Celebrating 160 years of Beatrix Potter

Few characters in literature have enchanted quite so many generations as those dreamt up by Beatrix Potter. Born from a deep love of the British countryside, her stories are defined by a distinct blend of characters and meticulous watercolour that has captured imaginations for over a century. To mark her 160th anniversary, we’ve invited Peter Rabbit and his charming friends to play across a collection of Smythson icons, uniting her legacy of illustration with our enduring connection to the literary world.

At the heart of the collection are our signature books, handcrafted in our Hertfordshire workshop. Three of her most beloved characters – Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Squirrel Nutkin – are brought to life, stamped in metallic outlines on our signature Panama size. Two Chelsea notebooks join them, emblazoned with Beatrix Potter quotes, including the famous opening to The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

The interior of each book is just as considered; a 1920s woodland-print lining offers a nod to the natural world that defined her life’s work. Honouring her talent for illustration, the new Soho sketchbook is lined with Potter’s archival sketches to inspire your next masterpiece.