The Handbag Spa
No DealCleaning and restoration of designer handbags
The Handbag Spa, the cleaning and restoration of designer handbags, landed on the national radar after pitching the dragons in Season 13, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
As an Amazon Associate, Dragons' Den Index earns from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dragons’ Den products move fast. Names change, packaging changes, and some sell out or get discontinued. The Amazon button checks live price and availability for The Handbag Spa.
From the show
The Dragons’ Den pitch
- £60K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- £300K
- Sought valuation
Freya and Judy Bass faced the dragons in Season 13, Episode 3 in the episode that aired 26 July 2015. The Handbag Spa, the cleaning and restoration of designer handbags, pitched in the Other category, one of 909 other businesses to brave the Den across all 22 seasons.
They came in asking £60,000 in exchange for 20% equity, putting a £300K valuation on the business.
The Handbag Spa couldn't land an offer the founders would take, and the pitch ended without a deal. History says that's survivable: several of the show's biggest success stories left the Den empty-handed.
Across Season 13, 24 of 69 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Other category overall, roughly 11% of pitches have landed a dragon across the show's history.
Is The Handbag Spa still in business?
Read our 2026 update on where the company is now.
Sold on The Handbag Spa?
Check today's price and availability before it is gone.
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Handbag Spa?
Check current price and availability on Amazon. Note that some Dragons’ Den products are discontinued or sold under a new name.
Did The Handbag Spa get a deal on Dragons’ Den?
No. The Handbag Spa pitched the dragons but left Season 13 without a deal.
What season of Dragons’ Den was The Handbag Spa on?
The Handbag Spa appeared in Season 13, Episode 3, which aired 26 July 2015.
How much was The Handbag Spa asking for on Dragons’ Den?
The founders asked for £60,000 for 20% of the company, a £300K valuation.
Dragons' Den Index may earn a commission on purchases made through links on this page. Deal figures reflect what aired; terms sometimes change after the show.
