Hi,
I have been a frequent visitor on tPF for a few months now, reading and building my knowledge on Mulberry and a couple of other favourites but this is my very first post. I have decided to get the small Ant, which is also my first Mulberry. Everyone on the Mulberry subforum seem friendly and full of wisdom, so I am hoping someone can help me out with some advice.
I am considering Anthony in oak (or black), however having no prior experience with the small guy as well as with oak, I find myself struggling with some questions. The Ant seems very popular here - maybe you guys can share your opinions?
1) How worried should I be over:
2) How well does the small Ant hold its shape? Also, a bit worried the bottom of the bag might begin to sag over time, as I have seen on some of the photos. How likely is it and is there a way to prevent that? I guess my problem is I like a structured bag...
3) I want to buy new, so is NVT the only option? The threads include many photos of tPF-rs with their beautiful Darwin Anthonys, so if there is any chance of Mulberry still selling Darwin new, it would be excellent. What are your feelings regarding NVT on Ant?
Sorry for the beginner questions. I have read the Mulberry subforum through and through and while there is lots of valuable information and great pics on Anthony, I did not find direct answers to what I was interested in. I hope someone can help and share the wisdom with me on my first Mulberry. Thanks for your effort in advance!
I have been a frequent visitor on tPF for a few months now, reading and building my knowledge on Mulberry and a couple of other favourites but this is my very first post. I have decided to get the small Ant, which is also my first Mulberry. Everyone on the Mulberry subforum seem friendly and full of wisdom, so I am hoping someone can help me out with some advice.
I am considering Anthony in oak (or black), however having no prior experience with the small guy as well as with oak, I find myself struggling with some questions. The Ant seems very popular here - maybe you guys can share your opinions?
1) How worried should I be over:
- rain and water marks? And how easily does water stain on oak - does it take only a few drops or heavy rain storm?
- colour transfer from dark jeans?
2) How well does the small Ant hold its shape? Also, a bit worried the bottom of the bag might begin to sag over time, as I have seen on some of the photos. How likely is it and is there a way to prevent that? I guess my problem is I like a structured bag...
3) I want to buy new, so is NVT the only option? The threads include many photos of tPF-rs with their beautiful Darwin Anthonys, so if there is any chance of Mulberry still selling Darwin new, it would be excellent. What are your feelings regarding NVT on Ant?
Sorry for the beginner questions. I have read the Mulberry subforum through and through and while there is lots of valuable information and great pics on Anthony, I did not find direct answers to what I was interested in. I hope someone can help and share the wisdom with me on my first Mulberry. Thanks for your effort in advance!