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Luv27 · Oct 11th, 2009, 12:11 PM

I posted this on the prada site as well, but I'm trying to decide between the bayswater and the cervo tote for a work bag that can withstand my daily commute, last for years, and hold my laptop. I'm don't really take great care with my bags, so I'm interested in your experiences. Are these two of equal quality? Will they both age with grace? Thanks!

Taz · Oct 11th, 2009, 01:27 PM

I replied to this on the Prada forum ..... I bet those Prada girls will beg to differ with my reply

I`m sure that lots of Mulberry girls will be along to help you choose....

sarajane · Oct 11th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Both are ideal for what you want it for. I had the cervo satchel and it was divine. It's a tough call....

lufc_girl · Oct 11th, 2009, 04:20 PM

I don't know about the quality of the leather etc because I don't own Prada but I prefer bayswater just because I think it has a more interesting style and I think when it age and a bit beat up it will look even better... but I have to say because you mentioned you're going to carry laptop and loads of other stuff in it... bayswater is very heavy once you put things in it... I don't mind it a bit though because I usually carry the whole house with me...

nielnielniel · Oct 12th, 2009, 12:04 AM

which cervo tote are you looking at specifically? There are so many variations and most of them are very seasonal.

If you can wait, go for Prada because like I said..a specific design/color is seasonal and once it's gone, you won't get it anymore. Bayswater classics will always be there.

purseinsanity · Oct 12th, 2009, 02:53 AM

Ooooh, tough choice!!

dcblam · Oct 12th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Can you be patient and wait for the new style Alexa to appear?
That way, you have the option of a strap that will make the bag much more useful.

Honestly, I can't imagine putting in a laptop in my Bays....TOO HEAVY to hand carry!!!!
The Bays will age nicely.......BUT, you know - there's very little "organizational" features inside the Bays......

ratrat · Oct 12th, 2009, 04:05 PM

There will be new Bays which will be specific for holding Laptop as well in S/S2010!

Oct 11th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#1
Luv27 OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Bayswater or Prada cervo tote? I posted this on the prada site as well, but I'm trying to decide between the bayswater and the cervo tote for a work bag that can withstand my daily commute, last for years, and hold my laptop. I'm don't really take great care with my bags, so I'm interested in your experiences. Are these two of equal quality? Will they both age with grace? Thanks!
Luv27 OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7

Oct 11th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#2
Taz Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 2,724	I replied to this on the Prada forum ..... I bet those Prada girls will beg to differ with my reply I`m sure that lots of Mulberry girls will be along to help you choose....
Taz Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 2,724

Oct 11th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#3
sarajane Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 11,092	Both are ideal for what you want it for. I had the cervo satchel and it was divine. It's a tough call....
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Oct 12th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#5
nielnielniel Lovin the British! Joined: May 2009 Location: DDB Far East Posts: 283	which cervo tote are you looking at specifically? There are so many variations and most of them are very seasonal. If you can wait, go for Prada because like I said..a specific design/color is seasonal and once it's gone, you won't get it anymore. Bayswater classics will always be there.
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Oct 12th, 2009, 02:53 AM	#6
purseinsanity I can't stoaaaaahp!! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: In "H"andbag "H"eaven Posts: 18,860	Ooooh, tough choice!!
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Oct 11th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#4
lufc_girl Coffee & TV Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 59	I don't know about the quality of the leather etc because I don't own Prada but I prefer bayswater just because I think it has a more interesting style and I think when it age and a bit beat up it will look even better... but I have to say because you mentioned you're going to carry laptop and loads of other stuff in it... bayswater is very heavy once you put things in it... I don't mind it a bit though because I usually carry the whole house with me...

Oct 12th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#7
dcblam Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,545	Can you be patient and wait for the new style Alexa to appear? That way, you have the option of a strap that will make the bag much more useful. Honestly, I can't imagine putting in a laptop in my Bays....TOO HEAVY to hand carry!!!! The Bays will age nicely.......BUT, you know - there's very little "organizational" features inside the Bays......
dcblam Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,545

Oct 12th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#8
ratrat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,776	There will be new Bays which will be specific for holding Laptop as well in S/S2010!
ratrat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,776	__________________ Mulberry HG in hand: Plum Glace Bays... next HG.. Mono Leopard Bays all the way!

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