Mulberry Anthony, yes or no?

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I need would like a black messenger bag with matching purse, the small Anthony + purse is £545.

Tbh, it isn't a 'wow' bag, is it? Tho I'm thinking along the lines of a classic, practical bag with longevity.

Would you, should I? It would be a massive treat. Is it worth it or shud I spend £500 on clothes?

Ta everso.

Anthony is a bit boring, i'd spend £250 on a bag and £250 on clothes!! :)

You could put the money towards a more substantial mulberry bag tbh. Do you live anywhere near York, Bicester and other mulberry outlets (Google more locations) as you might be able to get a Anthony cheaper as well as other bags,purses and mulberry clothes.

I think you should..in 6 months time £500 of clothes will probably be done or look tired. Whereas a lovely bag and purse with have aged ever so slightly ad you shall be more in love with them than you were before.

I stopped buying bags that weren't leather about 4 years ago and I must admit all the bags I have now are investment purchases that I love wearing. I don't have as many but I always feel "dressed" even when in jeans and a tshirt.

I also think a lot more about if I really need it as its an investment purchase. I think you should go for it! I'm off to look at the mulberry website now!

For a moment I thought this was in Baby Names...

I would ring up an outlet for sure to check out the prices and outlet specials.

I would second what a previous poster has said about bags. T

I have the large Anthony bag, I love it.

It's understated but the leather is absolutely gorgeous and I love using it.

I didn't pay full price though, they do come up in them sales sometimes, which is how I got mine.

I have this exact bag - I have the larger one in black and the smaller one in tan.

You are right- it has no 'wow' factor, it's very 'plain.' This, however, was the selling point for me..Although I sometimes like a bit of bling, I don't when it comes to a handbag.

They are so well made and smell delicious. Hard wearing, look good and last forever. Do it!

Yes, it's nice and practical. Though I'm not very keen on the canvas straps, personally. I have two similar design and they really are good value for money. Last forever, as somebody has said.
Although I think I'd be tempted to buy one of the mini Bayswater satchels instead.

Thx for all the replies. I am v tempted, tho I've never seen such a bag in the sales or in an outlet, has anybody actually seen one discounted?

I think Mulberry had them in the sale at Christmas, and I got mine in the Mulberry sale in the summer a few years ago.

Have to be quick for the sales though

I love my bag. I've a bit of a handbag addiction passion going on so I've bought other nice bags since but I always come back to my Anthony.

But bear in mind - they are no evening bag or special occasion bag!

Just ring up the outlets to find out about an anthony or cross body bag. I am sure I have seen them in the outlets. There may even be special purchase bags just made for the outlets and cheaper than normal

I'm not sure it can be genuine actually. £147.00 for a bayswater bag?

That is not a genuine site. It has got 'fake' written all over it

It does doesn't it.

I found the real factory shop link as recompense:
www.mulberryfactoryshop.com/?OM_I=EmOPTopPicksMother%27s&OM_U=2515890102

Bicester Village Tel 01869 322 882
Cheshire Oaks Tel 0151 356 8904
Shepton Mallet Tel 01749 340 583
York Tel 01904 611 055

Hi OP - I got my Antony from York, a lovely grey one with silver lock. Just called up and they posted it to me for £7. I LOVE it!

Yes they actually make certain colours for the outlets for just under £200. Well worth a look!

ooops, yes, mine was £195.

Concession at Heathrow is cheaper (duty free). Wait until Selfridges have one of its pre Christmas 20% off weekend sales. That's how I bought a Mitzy Messenger a few years ago.