Tell me about your love for Araline!

[dcblam]

Okay, I need your help and input.
I've noticed that many of you listed the Araline as one of your favorites and I would LUV to know why........
I've gleened that it's:
1) lighter in weight
2) the tassles can be moved around
3) and it appears to be unstructured
4) does it come in two types of leather? What are the pros/cons of each?

Does it slouch like a true hobo? Are the straps adjustable? Does the color rub off?

Pleeze let me know

Thanks!

 

[sarajane]

I love my soft nappa araline in tangerine because
1. it's incredibly light.
2. it slouches beautifully - kind of slumps into a half moon shape.
3. Tassels are movable so you can have the knot wherever it feels comfortable.
4. It holds a lot.
5. No colour has come off mine.

However - I wouldn't go for a washed nappa one as it marks very easily and scags badly. Apparently it's not at all hard wearing and can tear.
The soft nappa is completely different - very hard wearing and robust.
It's a totally fab bag and is probably my favourite Mulberry.

 

[hulahoop]

Ive got one of either (soft and washed) and the washed nappa does seem more delicate, however Ive had no problems with the colour coming off.

One of the reasons I love them is that they hold alot, but dont look 'too big' if you know what I mean? Ive taken mine out during the day and at night time, as they dont look too bulky on a night out. They can also be dressed up or down (the slouchy shape means they can look pretty casual with the right outfit). Plus I love playing with the tassles!

Ive just realised thats three reasons... ah well there you go!

 

[Polaremil]

I love my soft nappa araline in tangerine because
1. it's incredibly light.
2. it slouches beautifully - kind of slumps into a half moon shape.
3. Tassels are movable so you can have the knot wherever it feels comfortable.
4. It holds a lot.
5. No colour has come off mine.

However - I wouldn't go for a washed nappa one as it marks very easily and scags badly. Apparently it's not at all hard wearing and can tear.
The soft nappa is completely different - very hard wearing and robust.
It's a totally fab bag and is probably my favourite Mulberry.

^^ITA but I don't know whether mine is washed or soft Nappa (dark brown with light purple on the inside of the tassels..?). The leather is so incredibly soft. I have used mine very carefully, only one small scratch. I agree that it holds a lot, but mostly I only carry wallet, keys and phone and I don't think that it could take a lot of weight in the long run.