Meet Nook Chusaeng, Store Manager

This month, we sat down and chatted to our Cambridge store’s Manager, Nook Chusaeng, about her work and life in Cambridge. If you’ve ever come into our store, it’s likely that you will have received a warm welcome from her and her team! Here’s what Nook had to say…

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Please could you introduce yourself? 

Nook

My name is Nook, I'm from Thailand and I live here in Cambridge, where I met my husband, who’s from Belfast. We've got two little girls, Jasmine and Gracie. 

CS

How long have you been working at Cambridge Satchel? 

Nook

I've been working at Cambridge satchel since 2021, but I’ve lived in the UK since 2010, and Cambridge since 2011. I’ve been working in retail ever since I moved here, and now I’m our Store Manager. 

CS

What is your favourite part of your job? 

Nook

I love trying the new collections before anyone else! I’m able to try the bags on, learn about them and explain to the customers how amazing they are. I can also tell them what fits inside, such as a phone, lipstick, or a wallet. 

I also love embossing the bags. All of our stores offer the option to make your purchase even more special by embossing initials or a symbol on eligible bags. When I offer to do this for a customer and I show it to them, I love seeing how happy they are. They’re usually so impressed! It’s amazing.  

CS

How would you describe your personal style? 

Nook

Fun, classy and playful.

CS

Where is your favourite place to eat in Cambridge? 

Nook

I love food. Although I’m from Thailand and I love Thai food, I'm not going to say that my favourite food is Thai, because I’ve eaten it all my life. However I do love finding lovely fresh Asian food. There’s an amazing Vietnamese restaurant on Magdalene Street in Cambridge called Thanh Binh, which makes some lovely noodle and rice-based dishes.

CS

What is your favourite bag? 

Nook

I have a lot of Cambridge Satchel bags, but my favourite bag would be The Mini. I love the style of the bag, which is so unique and functional, and you can put a lot in there too. It’s perfect for the daytime, for nights out and for travelling. I wear it crossbody during the day and remove the detachable strap for evenings, and carry it by the top handle. 

Another bag that I love is The Kate, one of the newest bags in our collections. I love it because of its dual strap option, meaning I can hold it like a clutch, by its top handle or crossbody. It’s classy, it holds a lot and it goes with everything!

CS

What are you most grateful for in life? 

Nook

When I moved here from Thailand, I was alone and so far away from home. I didn’t know anyone at all here. And now, I have a really good job, a lovely family, including my two daughters, and I couldn’t ask for more. Simple as that. 

CS

What are your favourite songs at the moment? 

Nook

I love ‘2 Be Loved’ and ‘About Damn Time’ by Lizzo, ‘24K Magic’ by Bruno Mars, ‘As It Was’ and ‘Adore You’ by Harry Styles. 

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If you’re ever passing through Cambridge, pop in and see Nook and our fantastic team. They’ll be thrilled to show you our collections, help you find your perfect style and take you through our embossing options!