Mulberry bag - is it worth it?

[JackPKA1]

I just purchased this bag and it was a little more than I wanted to spend...do you think at $600 I should keep it? I wouldnt mind spending the money if I was able to use it next spring/summer...but Im not sure I can.

Im curious to know other's opinions...thanks!

 

[passerby]

Hi, it's a lovely-looking bag but since it's canvas (you did say it was canvas in your other thread), I'd return it and buy a leather bag instead. Something like this Michael Kors (just as an example):

http://www.ebags.com/michael_michael_kors/berkeley_multi_top_zip_hobo/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=71403
$223-20 on offer

PS There's a sale of a few un apres midi de chienbags on bagshop.com:
http://www.bagshop.com/store/mcart.php?ID=2498

 

[JackPKA1]

Thanks for the suggestion...the Michael Kors is nice. For that money, the Mulberry bag should be leather but honestly for the summer I would like something more casual...canvas like...

 

[TheImportersWife]

If you're looking for a summer canvas bag, check out the Hayden-Harnett Gaza collection.

 

[BlueJeansLady]

A Mulberry bag in leather is always worth it, you will get an enormous amount of use out of it. I am not so sure about the canvas, keep it only if you love it.

Karen

 

[aarti]

yeah i love mulberry but not a fan of this one. straw is the it thing this summer so if you wanted a cheaper summer bag, you could spring for the leather mulberry for fall and winter?

 

[aarti]

lol i love how i said straw is the it thing when my wardrobe staple is sweat pants and adida jackets..

 

[asl_bebes]

I think Mulberry bags are very well made but I do prefer one in all leather. If you love the canvas one then keep it.

 

[Greenie]

I like the bag. What's wrong with canvas?

 

[fryedaze]

If you're concerned about the cost, an alternative canvas and leather bag (which will last a life time) is a Filson's. It is extremely well made and durable - we own an entire line of the luggage for adventure travel, and its amazing the abuse it can take. It is heavy, though ...

I tried to lift a picture from the website, but it won't let me: www.filson.com (search for "small field bag").

When I first joined this forum I wouldn't have dreamed of publicly admitting to being a Filsons fan, but Lucky Magazine recently noted them as a classic - who'd have guessed? :shame:

As far as your question goes, for the money, I'd save a little more for an all-leather Mulberry. Worth every penny. Not sure about the price-tag on the canvas.

 

[SuzyZ]

Mulberry is all about the amazing leather!! It will last forever and look better as it ages - I love mine!!

 

[Amina]

At that price, a bag should be all leather or made by Dior.

 

[hysteric]

I like your bag but would prefer it in all-leather. For $600 bag, I would most likely buy a Vuitton Antigua Cabas bag for $640.

 

[misslola]

I think that bag is great! I think it will last and last, and also you could use that any season because of the color. Aren't the leather ones twice the price?