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Alternative to Mulberry Anthony bag - help please!

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soupdragon321 · 03/01/2020 12:24

Hello Fashionistas, my DH bought me a tan Mulberry Anthony bag for my 40th (many ahem) years ago, and I have used it practically everyday. It's a great size and takes a good old bashing - fits all my day to day crap in it yet still looks 'good' iyknim. But, it's now getting to the point where I really do need a new bag, but I don't want to fork out £3-400 for a bag, but I do still want one that has recognisable style. It must be cross body and it must be slouchy but sturdy and take a lot of stick. It must not have lots of bells and whistles - simple and stylish is the key. I don't mind natural, or colour such as burgundy, navy, dark green etc - nothing out too 'out there'. There seems to be a lot of 'structured' cross body bags on the market and I'm at a loss - have been searching for ages! Can anybody help? There are some brands I really don't like - such as Fossil or Radley - they are just not 'me'. Happy to go without a designer name tag and happy to spend up to £200 on something amazing. Can anyone help? I know you lovely ladies know your bags!!

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Strictly1972 · 19/01/2020 09:44

This is lovely too but it’s suede

zoharauk.com/zohara-orlock-front-pocket-handbag-pewter-grey.html

I need to stop looking as I want to buy them all!!

Eve2020 · 19/01/2020 09:55

@Strictly1972 Zohara do lovely bags. I have seen them " in the flesh" and they are as close to looking like top designer as you will see.

Strictly1972 · 19/01/2020 10:02

@Eve2020 it’s amazing how by removing a name badge what a difference it can make to the price & the reviews say that they are really good quality. I like the orlock pewter front pocket bag. Looks a lovely size.

Strictly1972 · 19/01/2020 10:11

Oh yes I saw that. Looks gorgeous. I like the way it opens. I’ve seen some lovely earrings on the website too. There might be a few bits going on my birthday list from here. My birthday isn’t until summer!

Ninkanink · 19/01/2020 10:56

@Eve2020 I don’t allow myself to look at NPN anymore because it’s just too tempting!

twosoups1972 · 19/01/2020 12:30

I've never heard of Zohara before, the grey suede one is gorgeous!

twosoups1972 · 19/01/2020 12:39

I'm really tempted by the Ralph Lauren one but HoF are dreadful to buy from, you have to pay for returns.

Ninkanink · 19/01/2020 12:41

Is there a HoF near you? If you return to store you don’t have to pay.

Ninkanink · 19/01/2020 12:46

(Sorry that was so obvious that it was totally redundant - I’m sure you already know that!)

Eve2020 · 19/01/2020 13:26

@Ninkanink I know , NPN is a gorgeous site. I narrowly missed a lovely Mulberry Daria just before Christmas , have been looking but no more have come on yet.

Herringbone31 · 19/01/2020 13:31

I brought a coach Sutton hobo bag. I bloody love it

I did however also buy a mulberry Bayswater backpack. Which is awesome!

Herringbone31 · 19/01/2020 13:39

@soupdragon321

Mint velvet do a lovely bucket bag like the link you posted.

Ninkanink · 19/01/2020 13:40

Ahhhhh I had a mint velvet bucket bag for a while. Lovely, soft leather and when I sold it on it still looked brand new (I used it a lot!).

Strictly1972 · 19/01/2020 13:41

@twosoups1972 I agree about hof. It’s rude you have to pay for returns. I may have purchased the grey zohara one 🤣🤦‍♀️ They’ve got a few bucket bags on their website & offer free returns.
@Herringbone31 I absolutely love the Sutton hobo but it’s just to similar to another bag I have. Doesn’t stop me stalking it on the website though!

Rosere · 19/01/2020 14:30

Those Zohara bags look absolutely beautiful. That grey one is making me question my Coach purchase now.

Must stop looking at this thread. Can't stop looking at this thread 😂

Strictly1972 · 19/01/2020 14:59

@Rosere what did you get from coach? The zohara one is only £53. Such a great price

twosoups1972 · 19/01/2020 17:38

@Eve2020 where did you see the Zohara bags, do they have a shop? They do look lovely, is the quality good?

Eve2020 · 19/01/2020 17:44

@twosoups1972 If you live in N Ireland there is a shop in Coleraine that stock them . Can't remember exact name but will try and find it for you

It's Bella Mia Botique Have attached link to stockists

zoharauk.com/stockists

twosoups1972 · 19/01/2020 17:47

No stockists local to me sadly. Might have to order to try 😂

Belfastian · 19/01/2020 18:07

@Strictly1972 I purchased the navy coach prairie that @MinesaPinot recommended on the first page of the thread. Down to £118. That's the max of what I would personally spend on a bag but it ticked all my boxes:leather, practical and bonus tick, it is navy!!

Strictly1972 · 19/01/2020 18:29

The prairie is a lovely bag. I really like the shape of them
Free delivery & returns @twosoups! That always gets me!

Strictly1972 · 21/01/2020 14:15

The Leighton has landed. First impressions are that it looks amazing. Need to have a proper play around with it tonight after work but I think it’s going to be a keeper x

twosoups1972 · 21/01/2020 15:21

Exciting @Strictly1972 please post some pics

twosoups1972 · 21/01/2020 15:22

I’ve succumbed and ordered the red Ralph Lauren bag from HoF and the grey suede Zohara. I have no willpower 🙄