It is official that the Mulberry Alexa bag is now the IT bag. Some people might have mistaken that the bag took reference from the Proenza Schouler PS1 bag but it is actually a spin-off from the house’s popular Bayswater, inspired by Alexa Chung’s style. In this yellow color, the bag attracts sightings and attention in the store displays and being carried. My sisters and I went shopping last week and we were stopped by it when we passed by the Mulberry store at the Hilton hotel, Singapore. Unfortunately, we decided not to inspect the bag in person as out of the four sales staff who manned the store that day, all just looked at us awkwardly without anyone taking the initiative to address us or offer to show the bag. Club 21 who brings Mulberry to Singapore should take note that no matter how much you spend on window display and marketing, your sales staff could make or break an image in 10 seconds. The bag just reminds me of the face of the four sales staff now and nothing else. I can’t help it.
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The Alexa satchel is a vintage-inspired bag design. I am digging the bag as a messenger and the size is pretty big too at 42cmx32cmx22cm. The bag is made in the UK, fully in Buffalo leather and knowing Mulberry, the bag is worth the price tag of EUR833.33 inclusive of shipping to most countries in the world. My only reservation is the closure mechanism which is perfect as a messenger but too much hassle when toted. Love the blue and gold color combo on this bag! Available for pre-order now for delivery after 31st March 2010.
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The design of Mulberry Shimmy might not be as unique as one would have expected but it is simply beautiful. This colour (Cerise) is perfect to compensate for the shortage of styling and decorations of the bag. My sis is looking for a convertible bag with messenger strap. This would make a good choice. Available at Mulberry stores or upscale department stores for GBP595.
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We have not featured a Mulberry bag in a long time. We were in love with the Mabel and look what we have now! Seems like Mulberry is not leaving out the Hobo fans. I really think the Mabel hobo is gorgeous despite its simple design. Glad to know that despite its commercial success, Mulberry still managed to keep most of its bags’ classic beauty rather than “It” and trendy. This baby is still made in England and retails at USD825 at Bloomingdale’s. What a steal!
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