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salikons · Nov 22nd, 2009, 04:44 AM

This yeas season black in the bays clutch is black wrinkled patent. last year was black cracked metallic.

Anyonw who has seen both IRL. Which do you like best and Why?
If you were to choose between them which one would you choose?

also it says the cracked metallic is durable and the patent needs special attention,. could this really be true?

samiyahk · Nov 22nd, 2009, 05:04 AM

i would go for the wrinkled patent as just looks nicer and easier to maintain and use than crackled finish..

Ingridlud · Nov 22nd, 2009, 05:50 AM

Honestly, I think the cracked metallic is more sensitive - I would go for patent!

salikons · Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:19 AM

but why does it then say on Mulberry website taht cracked metallic is low maintnence and very durable, and wrinkled patent says hish maintnence and special care is required??

mamabenny · Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:25 AM

I have a wrinkled patent black clutch and I seen and handled the cracked metallic

IMO patent is much more resistant and durable than cracked metallic. The cracked leather will show use over time and "bits" will surely flake off

The patent won't change/wear unless you scratch it

Ingridlud · Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by salikons

but why does it then say on Mulberry website taht cracked metallic is low maintnence and very durable, and wrinkled patent says hish maintnence and special care is required??

http://www.mulberry.com/#/customerse...tallicleather/

It says that the surface is fragile and wear is expected...

Anyway, I think both of them are fabulous, if you like the cracked metallic better there is one on sale at Stylebop at 3900 SEK

(You have got to adjust your country at the top of the page to 'Sweden' to be able to buy it though)

http://www.stylebop.com/product_deta...2&special=sale

salikons · Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:44 AM

right now I am just confused, and don't know what to think...... if you read about the baysclutch and look at the cracked metallic leather there it says it is smooth and durable???

they have different information regarding the leather on different pages in their shop...

ditab · Nov 22nd, 2009, 08:36 AM

I am a HUGE fan of the wrinkled patent. It seems SO robust and is very tactile. I know that the cracked patent wouldn't be for me as I think it flakes off around the edges. Perhaps see if you can find some pics of used cracked patent bags (maybe on eBay) to see how you would be with the ageing process.

I had a metallic bronze Bayswater and had to let it go because I couldn't deal with the way that the colour rubbed off as it aged.

ETA the carecard with my Daria is for "glossy leathers". It doesn't mention Collonil and the SA said not to use it although, having just checked the website, I see it recommends spraying wrinkled patent leather

Not sure that I would - the spray would just sit on top of the leather and wouldn't absorb into it

salikons · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:05 AM

think I will go for wrinkled patent, now it is just the descision if I wait for sale or if it might be sold out before that. Also the sizedescision, small or big.

klp0213 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:17 AM

Late here, sorry.

I have the black wrinkled patent small Bays clutch and I love it. I think the leather is very durable, though I do worry about getting scratches on it. So far though it's been fine. I've had a feel of the cracked metallic and it didn't feel nearly as nice as the wrinkled patent, and I would worry about little bits flaking off.

I got mine to use on the rare evening out to dinner/movie with DH. I knew I'd only need essentials, hence opting for the small size.

As for when to get one, I'd say get it now as they've been selling brilliantly and, being a classic colour, are unlikely to go in the sale.

Ingridlud · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:55 AM

Klp - I would love to see some modelling pics of smalll bays clutch (and I'm sure Salikons would like it as well) as many girls here have shown lots of modelling pics of regular size bays clutch. It would be great to see the size difference!

salikons · Nov 22nd, 2009, 10:00 AM

yes please modelling pic :-)

I have looked at the sizes and the small one is about a half a4 paper, and the big one as big as an A4 paper.

Since I have a small Chanel for evenings out, I think I will get a big one, but I am wondering if I can wait until sale. It seems like it is 6 left on Mullberry. The small one is only one left

mamabenny · Nov 22nd, 2009, 10:37 AM

I have a small black clutch and a regular leopard-

Here are some modelling pics for comparison

I'm 5'6'' and UK12

salikons · Nov 22nd, 2009, 10:42 AM

which one do you use the most?

pros and cons with size??

klp0213 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 11:49 AM

Modeling pics in post 70 of my reveal thread.

Nov 22nd, 2009, 04:44 AM	#1
salikons OP Mulberry Baymaniac Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden, Sundsvall Posts: 1,966	Black Bays clutches help This yeas season black in the bays clutch is black wrinkled patent. last year was black cracked metallic. Anyonw who has seen both IRL. Which do you like best and Why? If you were to choose between them which one would you choose? also it says the cracked metallic is durable and the patent needs special attention,. could this really be true?
	__________________ *whishlist* black baysclutsh, mushroom baysclutch

Nov 22nd, 2009, 05:04 AM	#2
samiyahk Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 980	i would go for the wrinkled patent as just looks nicer and easier to maintain and use than crackled finish..
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Nov 22nd, 2009, 05:50 AM	#3
Ingridlud Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 686	Honestly, I think the cracked metallic is more sensitive - I would go for patent!
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Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:19 AM	#4
salikons OP Mulberry Baymaniac Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden, Sundsvall Posts: 1,966	but why does it then say on Mulberry website taht cracked metallic is low maintnence and very durable, and wrinkled patent says hish maintnence and special care is required??
	__________________ *whishlist* black baysclutsh, mushroom baysclutch

Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:25 AM	#5
mamabenny Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,209	I have a wrinkled patent black clutch and I seen and handled the cracked metallic IMO patent is much more resistant and durable than cracked metallic. The cracked leather will show use over time and "bits" will surely flake off The patent won't change/wear unless you scratch it
	__________________ Happily living in the Mulberry Madhouse

Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:44 AM	#7
salikons OP Mulberry Baymaniac Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden, Sundsvall Posts: 1,966	right now I am just confused, and don't know what to think...... if you read about the baysclutch and look at the cracked metallic leather there it says it is smooth and durable??? they have different information regarding the leather on different pages in their shop...
	__________________ *whishlist* black baysclutsh, mushroom baysclutch

Nov 22nd, 2009, 08:36 AM	#8
ditab Mulberryaholic Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,912	I am a HUGE fan of the wrinkled patent. It seems SO robust and is very tactile. I know that the cracked patent wouldn't be for me as I think it flakes off around the edges. Perhaps see if you can find some pics of used cracked patent bags (maybe on eBay) to see how you would be with the ageing process. I had a metallic bronze Bayswater and had to let it go because I couldn't deal with the way that the colour rubbed off as it aged. ETA the carecard with my Daria is for "glossy leathers". It doesn't mention Collonil and the SA said not to use it although, having just checked the website, I see it recommends spraying wrinkled patent leather Not sure that I would - the spray would just sit on top of the leather and wouldn't absorb into it
ditab Mulberryaholic Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,912	__________________ Chocolate Elgin - Coffee Joni - Black Araline - Navy Pleated Poppy Black Mini Mabel - Olive Martha - Teal Marine Milton Large Hobo Orange Large Mabel - Black Large Maggie - Oak Mitzy Hobo Teal Marine Small Milton - Champagne Bayswater Clutch - Navy Vinyl Roxanne Tote Rouge Noir Daria Hobo Emerald Daria Hobo Cerise Daria Satchel Last edited by ditab; Nov 22nd, 2009 at 08:40 AM.

Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:05 AM	#9
salikons OP Mulberry Baymaniac Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden, Sundsvall Posts: 1,966	think I will go for wrinkled patent, now it is just the descision if I wait for sale or if it might be sold out before that. Also the sizedescision, small or big.
	__________________ *whishlist* black baysclutsh, mushroom baysclutch

Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:17 AM	#10
klp0213 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 8,195	Late here, sorry. I have the black wrinkled patent small Bays clutch and I love it. I think the leather is very durable, though I do worry about getting scratches on it. So far though it's been fine. I've had a feel of the cracked metallic and it didn't feel nearly as nice as the wrinkled patent, and I would worry about little bits flaking off. I got mine to use on the rare evening out to dinner/movie with DH. I knew I'd only need essentials, hence opting for the small size. As for when to get one, I'd say get it now as they've been selling brilliantly and, being a classic colour, are unlikely to go in the sale.
	__________________ My collection Bays - goatskin w/ silver h/w Small Bays clutch - wrinkled patent Mitzy messenger - pebbled leather Annie - Darwin Effie - Darwin Emmy & Alana - Darwin Smudged Putty Leopard Bays - patent Want now: oak medium Mitzy hobo

Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:55 AM	#11
Ingridlud Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 686	Klp - I would love to see some modelling pics of smalll bays clutch (and I'm sure Salikons would like it as well) as many girls here have shown lots of modelling pics of regular size bays clutch. It would be great to see the size difference!
	__________________ Mine Mulberry Green Somerset Mulberry orange Poppy Mulberry black Shimmy tote Luella Baby Gisele MBMJ Totally Turnlock bow clutch Want Mulberry black Ruby Bayswater Mulberry small Alexa in leopard Mulberry Jody shoulderbag (want her back!)

Nov 22nd, 2009, 10:00 AM	#12
salikons OP Mulberry Baymaniac Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden, Sundsvall Posts: 1,966	yes please modelling pic :-) I have looked at the sizes and the small one is about a half a4 paper, and the big one as big as an A4 paper. Since I have a small Chanel for evenings out, I think I will get a big one, but I am wondering if I can wait until sale. It seems like it is 6 left on Mullberry. The small one is only one left
	__________________ *whishlist* black baysclutsh, mushroom baysclutch

Nov 22nd, 2009, 10:37 AM	#13
mamabenny Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,209	I have a small black clutch and a regular leopard- Here are some modelling pics for comparison I'm 5'6'' and UK12 Attached Thumbnails
	__________________ Happily living in the Mulberry Madhouse

Nov 22nd, 2009, 10:42 AM	#14
salikons OP Mulberry Baymaniac Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden, Sundsvall Posts: 1,966	which one do you use the most? pros and cons with size??
	__________________ *whishlist* black baysclutsh, mushroom baysclutch

Nov 22nd, 2009, 11:49 AM	#15
klp0213 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 8,195	Modeling pics in post 70 of my reveal thread.
	__________________ My collection Bays - goatskin w/ silver h/w Small Bays clutch - wrinkled patent Mitzy messenger - pebbled leather Annie - Darwin Effie - Darwin Emmy & Alana - Darwin Smudged Putty Leopard Bays - patent Want now: oak medium Mitzy hobo

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