Mulberry handbags have achieved the status of being a classic in leather handbags, setting off a series of imitations by cheaper brands. If you're looking for the perfect bag for daily use that is both stylish and timeless, you can take your pick from the Mulberry handbag collection.
The Mulberry handbags line was started by Roger Saul in 1971. The little mulberry tree logo is the trademark for the best in English casual. Mulberry is a name to reckon with in luxury leather goods. Based out of Somerset in the U.K, you can find Mulberry handbags at Mulberry boutiques in Los Angeles and New York. They are also available on internet shopping sites like net-a-porter.com.
Here are four classic pieces to get you started:
1. The Mulberry Soho Leather Hobo Bag
Hobo bags, as every bag-aficionado knows are large soft bags with shoulder straps and zip tops. They are comfortable to carry around and go with most outfits. This classic from Mulberry handbags is available in various shades. It has a single strap across the top, stud detailing and a small signature gold placard inside. The gold colored clasp adds the finishing touch. It's available online for $1150.
2. The Bayswater Bag
With its clean lines and rugged, masculine exteriors, it looks like even your husband could carry off one of these. It achieves an uncluttered look with leather handles, and no pockets on the outside. It's something you could carry for years and never go out of style. You can choose from a range of pastels like white, pink and blue or darker shades of black, chocolate and brown. You can add a Bayswater satchel to your bag collection for $950.
3. The Roxanne Bag
Designed for Mulberry handbags by designer Giles Deacon, the Roxanne is a sure shot eyeball grabber. It makes a bold statement with its shiny patent leather finish and multiple studs. It also has belt buckle closures and a pebbled leather finish. Available in a range of colours including louder ones like red, it's stylish and useful. A large satchel costs about $1120.
4. The Bleinheim collection
This is a series of large bags inspired by the idea of travel. Fitted with belt buckle clasps and brass hardware, they come in a variety of colours from light aqua pinks and blues to darker oak browns and blacks. They have the trademark fine tailoring and strong silhouette of Mulberry handbags, and can be matched up with smaller accessories like cosmetic bags and coin purses. A shoulder strap handbag from this collection retails for $750.
The Mulberry handbags collection contains many more of such classic pieces. You can visit their website to take a look at their latest collections. They don't come at bargain prices, but the quality and finish combined with high utility makes each handbag worth every penny you have to shell out to own one. Carrying a Mulberry handbag is not just a fashion statement; it's a statement in stylish comfort.
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