Men, are you tired and embarrassed by your nylon computer bag? The fact of life is, you should be if it were not at least, Tumi. Fret not since there is a cool bag that is still manly enough and does not come from big names like Louis Vuitton, Gucci or Prada which some of you find threatening your masculinity. Mulberry is a respected British brand with strong leather heritage and this computer bag looks more like a classic piece of work. The price is also reasonable at USD1,195, if you are looking for a quality bag to last you for years and looking classy, look no further!
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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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Following the success of the Bayswater, Roxanne and Mabel bags and their many reincarnations, The British much admired leather house launched the Mitzy. The line is dubbed to marry great leather with design and craftmanship and if all the bags in this family looks like this fabulous Ostrich Mitzy Hobo in Turquoise, i will completely agree. Summer is here now and time to get the best time under the sun (although it is agonizingly hot now for city life). A splash of bright color like this turquoise will excite your look and i am insanely impressed with this bag. The price is not forgiving at GBP1,995 but the whole bag is made of beautiful Ostrich leather and it measures pretty big at 42cm x 48cm x 9cm. Also available in smooth peable calf leather at only GBP495 but it is nowhere as impressive.
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I had never really loved another Mulberry bag besides the Bayswater until last month when i visited a Department Store in Berlin. Mulberry Mabel, especially in this electric blue, is one of the bags that fits perfectly into my criteria for “the bag for refined ladies who define style”. It is needless to describe the quality of the leather used in this bag as a Mulberry bag is known for its quality material and refined workmanship. As with most other Mulberry bags, Mabel is understated and does not make you fall in love at the first sight but the moment you try it on, you will grow to love what you see in the mirror; Talking about lasting impact. Get Mabel in this electriying color from the nearest Mulberry store or have one sent to you from
NAP for USD1,195 (for America) or £655.66 (for other countries)
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