Not impressed with Mollie IRL - phew!

[flyvetjo]

When the Mollie first came out I thought it was gorgeous! Just seen one IRL at John Lewis and why on earth did they put those weird straps on it? Not comfortable (at least i didn't think so - suppose it would soften up with use). the description on the website is so misleading too, the straps are not adjustable at all - they are sewn to the body of the bag! certainly won't be spending almost £600 on a Mollie any time soon! i'll wait for my holy grail jaquetta one day!
On another note- could be tempted by a somerset hobo or tote in May!

 

[jackie1]

Did you miss Tags Jaquetta on e bay it went for a really cheap price someone got a real bargain

 

[flyvetjo]

I was watching it but not sure I want a bag that well broken in! Also want to try a jaquetta on at an outlet IRL to see what the size is like and how comfy it is to carry! Also- not sure where I heard this but i'm sure someone on here mentioned that Mulberry might be bringing the jaquetta back- or was i imagining it!?

 

[ditab]

Ooh, if I could be bothered, I'd dig out the post I made in Feb when I saw the Mollie at the Bond St store - saying exactly the same thing and how you wouldn't like it IRL :toldyasosmiley:

Great that there's one off your wishlist.

The Somersets are gorgeous - really simple. I think they're so under-rated in that none of us have them but looks like that could change in May

 

[Flossie]

I have a Somerset choco shopper , it's huge but great for shopping . I hate plastic carriers.......

 

[Taz]

I have a Somerset choco shopper , it's huge but great for shopping . I hate plastic carriers.......

How posh !!

 

[Flossie]

Just doing my bit for the planet

 

[chaz]

Hahaha!! My Elgin is my 'I'm Not A Plastic Bag'!! Good thing is,once its full,it tells me its time to stop shopping!

 

[AudreyII]

I was the same when I saw the Mollie IRL, has anyone here actually bought and kept one? Looked so promising on the website but just really big and uninteresting when seen IRL next to all the other gorgeous Mulberries...

 

[kerilynn3]

^^Even the friend I passed mine on to rarely uses it.
She has really skinny shoulders though and never complains about the fit.

 

[vicky]

Good for you, Jo - thats one less to obsess about...
And I totally agree about the somerset line - classy and understated. I like them all except the putty coloured messenger, that I find oddly dull. But the shopper & the tote are great!

 

[Dexter]

I bought the Mollie and returned it as I did not like it. Bought the Somerset Tote instead in chocolate. Will post a picture of it on the pictures thread sometime soon.

 

[blueberryuk]

I bought the Mollie and returned it as I did not like it. Bought the Somerset Tote instead in chocolate. Will post a picture of it on the pictures thread sometime soon.

Hey so that's 2 of us with somerset totes!
I bought the oak & I love it. I too will soon post some pics!!

 

[Dexter]

Hey so that's 2 of us with somerset totes!
I bought the oak & I love it. I too will soon post some pics!!

I bought the Chocolate though I was very tempted to get the Oak. I have about 5 bags in Oak so I decided against it. But now wondering whether I should return the choc and get a black instead.

 

[sarajane]

The Mollie is not a great design - know what you mean about the straps Jo. The Jacquetta is better, it fitted over my chunky shoulders but it was a bit stiff. I'm not sure if it would soften up with use. You'd really have to try it to see what you think.