Leather notebooks now come with a side of weather-related puns

The story

Burberry and Smythson have partnered on a luxury leather notebook and game collection, featuring weather-themed designs and personalization options, as both brands celebrate their anniversaries.

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Our reading

Burberry and Smythson have created leather notebooks that are so meticulously crafted, they might as well be time capsules for the wealthy. But the real selling point isn’t the paper or the stitching—it’s the phrase ‘Lovely weather for ducks,’ which is the kind of thing you’d say if you were trying to sound charming but actually just wanted to avoid a conversation. The fact that they’re handmade in Hertfordshire and can be personalized with three initials suggests that the real product isn’t the notebook, but the feeling of being part of an elite group that knows how to appreciate ‘weather-themed illustrations.’ The collection also includes a roll-up chessboard that costs as much as a used car, which is a great way to make sure no one actually plays it.