Does anyone have a Mulberry Small Bayswater Satchel?

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I have fallen in love with this bag but haven't seen it IRL yet. I love, love, love the Oxblood colour way. If, just if, this was to be a major investment for me, would the Oxblood last over the years in terms of colour or is it gong to look seriously 2015 in a few years time? Oak would be my second choice.

And, if you have the bag, do you love it? How do you wear it - handles or slung over your shoulder? Is it a nice size? I want it for casual wear, not work.

I dreamt of this bloody bag last night and now that I have fallen this much in love, I can't find an alternate burgundy/wine/Oxblood (call it what you like!) bag that is as beautiful.

Please, ignore this thread if you don't like the price tag !

I've got the mini Alexa, which is similar to the mini Bayswater.
The oxblood is lovely irl. I toyed with the bright red (but think that would definitely date) so I got the oak as felt it was a more classic colour.

I really love it. I wear it over my shoulder mainly, sometimes cross body as the strap is long enough. Occasionally, I carry it. It is roomy, I can get phone, keys, big purse & lippy in it.

In fact I haven't used it for a while, I must get it back out.

Thanks Pippin, really interesting to hear the mini Alexa is a similar size and you can sling it over your shoulder. Yes, the red is a lovely, vibrant colour but the oak is definitely more classic. Enjoy yours!

I have the small bays satchel. It's a good size, fits purse, phone, make up bag easily. I usually wear it cross body. Mine is the conker colour from a few years ago but not that different to oxblood, which I think will be a great colour for years to come. There are burgundy clothes and accessories around every winter.

I would say the mini alexa is a bit good bit smaller actually, but still a lovely bag. If you're tall it might be a bit too small.

I also have an oak full size bays. The colour is great but it's heavy and I prefer something smaller if I have to carry it all day.

Apologies for the hijack but can I please ask mrsrhodgilbert about the conker colour - is it more red than brown? I am contemplating a pre owned conker Alexa. Thank you

I have the mini Bayswater in black and I love it - good size. I've had it since 2011 and it isn't showing any wear - I use it frequently but not everyday. I like the oxblood colour! I'd say it was fairly timeless. . I carry it cross body or just on one shoulder generally as I feel the handles are just a little too small and I don't like to hold a bag with my hand if you get me? I'd rather have it on my arm or on my shoulder.

Feel free to hijack Cheesy - it bumps the thread!

Thanks Mrsrhodg and KateSpade ... it's sounding more and more perfect! I just need a trip to the big smoke to hold and try one! It might be a Christmas present from me to me!

Hello cheesy, yes it is more red than brown. It's a beautiful colour, I would love an Alexa in this colour, go for it.

Thank you