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tbestes · Oct 11th, 2009, 04:59 PM

How does Mulberry goatskin compare to its NVT leather? Is it as durable and sturdy as the NVT seems to be? I am interested in the goatskin because of the silver hardware that comes with it on the black Bays model, but need something that is not going to be too delicate. I've had goatskin bags before, and really didn't like the way I had to be so careful with them. Any suggestions?

LovinMyMulberry · Oct 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM

I never have to baby my goatskin bags .. namely Maggie & Poppy satchel.

I find them really hardwearing & great in the rain!!

tbestes · Oct 11th, 2009, 06:17 PM

Thanks! That's good to hear. I don't mind the NVT leather, but really prefer the silver hardware that is available on the goatskin.

LovinMyMulberry · Oct 11th, 2009, 06:34 PM

I know what you mean .. I

the Mulberry silver hardware.

I hope you get the bag of your dreams!

Jenova · Oct 12th, 2009, 06:35 AM

My goatskin Mulberry is floppier than my NVT bags but does not seem to be particularly vulnerable. I don't associate goatskin with weakness. My older Balenciagas were made of goatskin (rather than the current lambskin) and they have all lasted very well too.

Londoncat · Oct 12th, 2009, 01:42 PM

I've got a black goatskin bays with silver hardware. My husband got it for me from Shepton Mallet last Christmas - I think it was a special. I have used it most days for work since then and it is fine, and I'm not very good at babying bags. Although I agree with Jenova; it is not as 'rigid' as other bays I have seen. I just use a bag liner and that seems to help it keep its shape.

Oct 11th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#1
tbestes OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: the Mouth of the Columbia Posts: 324	Goatskin vs. NVT How does Mulberry goatskin compare to its NVT leather? Is it as durable and sturdy as the NVT seems to be? I am interested in the goatskin because of the silver hardware that comes with it on the black Bays model, but need something that is not going to be too delicate. I've had goatskin bags before, and really didn't like the way I had to be so careful with them. Any suggestions?
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Oct 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#2
LovinMyMulberry Mulberry Poppins Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Glasgow - Scotland Posts: 6,477	I never have to baby my goatskin bags .. namely Maggie & Poppy satchel. I find them really hardwearing & great in the rain!!
	__________________ My Mulberries .. Rouge Noir Hair Calf Mitzy Hobo, Turquoise Mitzy Hobo, Rouge Noir Mitzy hobo, Black Maggie, Fawn Poppy Satchel, Black Maxi Mabel, Purple Araline, Blue Vinyl Roxanne Tote, Large Sand Mabel, Large Denim Bayswater , Antique Choc Poppy Hobo, Rose Soho Wishlist .. My large Poppy back (!!), some self control .. & a lottery win! I'll never let you part ... for you're always .. in my heart

Oct 11th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#3
tbestes OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: the Mouth of the Columbia Posts: 324	Thanks! That's good to hear. I don't mind the NVT leather, but really prefer the silver hardware that is available on the goatskin.
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Oct 11th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#4
LovinMyMulberry Mulberry Poppins Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Glasgow - Scotland Posts: 6,477	I know what you mean .. I the Mulberry silver hardware. I hope you get the bag of your dreams!
	__________________ My Mulberries .. Rouge Noir Hair Calf Mitzy Hobo, Turquoise Mitzy Hobo, Rouge Noir Mitzy hobo, Black Maggie, Fawn Poppy Satchel, Black Maxi Mabel, Purple Araline, Blue Vinyl Roxanne Tote, Large Sand Mabel, Large Denim Bayswater , Antique Choc Poppy Hobo, Rose Soho Wishlist .. My large Poppy back (!!), some self control .. & a lottery win! I'll never let you part ... for you're always .. in my heart

Oct 12th, 2009, 06:35 AM	#5
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,009	My goatskin Mulberry is floppier than my NVT bags but does not seem to be particularly vulnerable. I don't associate goatskin with weakness. My older Balenciagas were made of goatskin (rather than the current lambskin) and they have all lasted very well too.

Oct 12th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#6
Londoncat Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Somerset Posts: 59	I've got a black goatskin bays with silver hardware. My husband got it for me from Shepton Mallet last Christmas - I think it was a special. I have used it most days for work since then and it is fine, and I'm not very good at babying bags. Although I agree with Jenova; it is not as 'rigid' as other bays I have seen. I just use a bag liner and that seems to help it keep its shape.

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