Being mostly a devoted LV fan, I took a chance to see if I would like this bag since I wanted something as roomy as my Oak Bayswater (because I'm really bored/disappointed with all the lackluster LV releases recently). I didn't know the Alexa came in an Oversized model, as it's been 13 years since my last Mulberry bag . I have always wanted a gray colored Bays, and missed out on the patent one years ago. This new bag has totally rekindled my interest in Mulberry. I forgot just how wonderful the "new leather smell" was... hope it never fades !!!