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Limitededition · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Does it usually cost more ?
Is it lighter than Darwin ?

I've heard it is harder wearing and I know the Bays is lined but that's about it.

Can you help me out ladies ?

Any recommendations or warnings ?

TIA

L xxx

bagcrazy123 · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:51 PM

I hava Dillon messenger in Buffalo, but I really cannot compare the weight with my darwin bags, as they are totally different bags. Buffalo looks nice though! Hope the pics give you an idea.

Limitededition · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Thanks Bagcrazy ! That colour is gorgeous !

ratrat · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:03 PM

It's strong, has beautiful sheen, no worry about rain (still supposed to spray though). Love baffalo leather! I nearly bought Indigo Henley in baffalo but missed - now waiting patiently blue baffalo small Alexa!!

Now what's in your mind LtdEd!??

Limitededition · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Buffalo Bayswater from a trusted site , been stalking that for a few days and also a Babbington in black.

But I'm only looking ....honest !

ratrat · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:07 PM

^^ Oh yes, I totally believe you

bagcrazy123 · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Thanks Lim ed! I do not think that many different bags were made in buffalo, do you know which ones ratrat? I know Smithfield was also made in buffalo.

klp0213 · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:16 PM

My fuchsia Bays and small purple make-up bag are both made of buffalo leather and I love them! The leather is very robust, doesn't mark easily and comes with a lovely sheen which gets better with age. I do have rain spots on my Bays but that's due to poor positioning with my umbrella (think big fat drops straight onto Bays without me noticing!

), not lack of Collonil.

What colour are you going for? My fuchsia has lost its blue pigment and has now turned quite orange-y.

klp0213 · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Here are a couple pics to show the texture and sheen of the leather.

Limitededition · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by klp0213

My fuchsia Bays and small purple make-up bag are both made of buffalo leather and I love them! The leather is very robust, doesn't mark easily and comes with a lovely sheen which gets better with age. I do have rain spots on my Bays but that's due to poor positioning with my umbrella (think big fat drops straight onto Bays without me noticing!

), not lack of Collonil.

What colour are you going for? My fuchsia has lost its blue pigment and has now turned quite orange-y.

How heavy is it compared to the other bays ? Is there much difference ?
I've spied the black buffalo on lovehandbags. btw.

klp0213 · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:24 PM

^^I'd say the buffalo is a bit lighter but not much in it to be honest - hard to say as the buffalo Bays is lined but regular Bays isn't.

Limitededition · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Thanks KLP , btw your fuchsia bays is a gorgeous colour !

klp0213 · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:45 PM

^^No problem. Sadly my fuchsia Bays is no longer that colour - it's gone a bit orange-y. It looks nice in natural light but a bit odd in fluorescent light.

Slowhand · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:24 PM

My little unsprayed Teal Antony in Buffalo was almost drowned on holiday in a freak storm during her first week of life. She was soaked through covering 75% of her body and left for dead. A plunge into a sink of water and left to dry out was a kill or cure method of revival .
She now lives quietly in West Berkshire none the worse for wear - a true survivor and a credit to Mulberry .

Limitededition · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Slowhand

My little unsprayed Teal Antony in Buffalo was almost drowned on holiday in a freak storm during her first week of life. She was soaked through covering 75% of her body and left for dead. A plunge into a sink of water and left to dry out was a kill or cure method of revival .
She now lives quietly in West Berkshire none the worse for wear - a true survivor and a credit to Mulberry .

Oh my !!!

Oct 6th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#1
Limitededition OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: North East England Posts: 542	What can you tell me about buffalo leather? Does it usually cost more ? Is it lighter than Darwin ? I've heard it is harder wearing and I know the Bays is lined but that's about it. Can you help me out ladies ? Any recommendations or warnings ? TIA L xxx
	__________________ Proud owner of Black Bayswater Cerise Shimmy Tote, ickle Mabel in Ocean blue,Chocolate Mabel Luella Missy in black quilted leather. Oak Anthony , Oak somerset purse and Patent black letter keyring, Hand Clipper and Large Clipper in Mole/brandy scotchgrain. Fuschia A4 tote sadly gone to Mulberry Heaven Collection almost complete ! I need a bayswater clutch in either metallic blue or leopard putty !

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#3
Limitededition OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: North East England Posts: 542	Thanks Bagcrazy ! That colour is gorgeous !
	__________________ Proud owner of Black Bayswater Cerise Shimmy Tote, ickle Mabel in Ocean blue,Chocolate Mabel Luella Missy in black quilted leather. Oak Anthony , Oak somerset purse and Patent black letter keyring, Hand Clipper and Large Clipper in Mole/brandy scotchgrain. Fuschia A4 tote sadly gone to Mulberry Heaven Collection almost complete ! I need a bayswater clutch in either metallic blue or leopard putty !

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:03 PM	#4
ratrat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,780	It's strong, has beautiful sheen, no worry about rain (still supposed to spray though). Love baffalo leather! I nearly bought Indigo Henley in baffalo but missed - now waiting patiently blue baffalo small Alexa!! Now what's in your mind LtdEd!??
ratrat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,780	__________________ Mulberry HG in hand: Plum Glace Bays... next HG.. Mono Leopard Bays all the way!

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#5
Limitededition OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: North East England Posts: 542	Buffalo Bayswater from a trusted site , been stalking that for a few days and also a Babbington in black. But I'm only looking ....honest !
	__________________ Proud owner of Black Bayswater Cerise Shimmy Tote, ickle Mabel in Ocean blue,Chocolate Mabel Luella Missy in black quilted leather. Oak Anthony , Oak somerset purse and Patent black letter keyring, Hand Clipper and Large Clipper in Mole/brandy scotchgrain. Fuschia A4 tote sadly gone to Mulberry Heaven Collection almost complete ! I need a bayswater clutch in either metallic blue or leopard putty !

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#6
ratrat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,780	^^ Oh yes, I totally believe you
ratrat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,780	__________________ Mulberry HG in hand: Plum Glace Bays... next HG.. Mono Leopard Bays all the way!

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#7
bagcrazy123 Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,569	Thanks Lim ed! I do not think that many different bags were made in buffalo, do you know which ones ratrat? I know Smithfield was also made in buffalo.
bagcrazy123 Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,569

Oct 6th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#8
klp0213 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,473	My fuchsia Bays and small purple make-up bag are both made of buffalo leather and I love them! The leather is very robust, doesn't mark easily and comes with a lovely sheen which gets better with age. I do have rain spots on my Bays but that's due to poor positioning with my umbrella (think big fat drops straight onto Bays without me noticing! ), not lack of Collonil. What colour are you going for? My fuchsia has lost its blue pigment and has now turned quite orange-y.
	__________________ My Mulberries Hayworth, Bays & wrinkled patent sm Bays clutch Effie, Rosemary & Bays, Effie, Bays & Martha Ledbury, Mabel Wishlist: ginger Annie, plum glace Bays or Ledbury

Oct 6th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#11
klp0213 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,473	^^I'd say the buffalo is a bit lighter but not much in it to be honest - hard to say as the buffalo Bays is lined but regular Bays isn't.
	__________________ My Mulberries Hayworth, Bays & wrinkled patent sm Bays clutch Effie, Rosemary & Bays, Effie, Bays & Martha Ledbury, Mabel Wishlist: ginger Annie, plum glace Bays or Ledbury

Oct 6th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#12
Limitededition OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: North East England Posts: 542	Thanks KLP , btw your fuchsia bays is a gorgeous colour !
	__________________ Proud owner of Black Bayswater Cerise Shimmy Tote, ickle Mabel in Ocean blue,Chocolate Mabel Luella Missy in black quilted leather. Oak Anthony , Oak somerset purse and Patent black letter keyring, Hand Clipper and Large Clipper in Mole/brandy scotchgrain. Fuschia A4 tote sadly gone to Mulberry Heaven Collection almost complete ! I need a bayswater clutch in either metallic blue or leopard putty !

Oct 6th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#13
klp0213 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,473	^^No problem. Sadly my fuchsia Bays is no longer that colour - it's gone a bit orange-y. It looks nice in natural light but a bit odd in fluorescent light.
	__________________ My Mulberries Hayworth, Bays & wrinkled patent sm Bays clutch Effie, Rosemary & Bays, Effie, Bays & Martha Ledbury, Mabel Wishlist: ginger Annie, plum glace Bays or Ledbury

Oct 6th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#14
Slowhand Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 884	My little unsprayed Teal Antony in Buffalo was almost drowned on holiday in a freak storm during her first week of life. She was soaked through covering 75% of her body and left for dead. A plunge into a sink of water and left to dry out was a kill or cure method of revival . She now lives quietly in West Berkshire none the worse for wear - a true survivor and a credit to Mulberry .
Slowhand Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 884	__________________ My growing family: Ginger Rosemary Oak Roxanne Chestnut vintage saddle bag Chocolate Roxanne Teal Antony Black Roxanne Oak Phoebe Chocolate vintage congo saddle bag Chestnut vintage congo tote Wish list Hmmm Something Olive maybe ?

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