Oh gawd - please help me make a decision (mulberry again)

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So I bought the darley satchel in oxblood do summer. Umhed and aahed and swapped for grey.

this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? www.johnlewis.com/mulberry-small-darley-classic-grain-leather-satchel-bag/charcoal/p4199106?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappiosY29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5Lk1lc3NhZ2U= small grey

2 weeks later and not used it, really toying with getting the mini Bayswater satchel in grey - I have the extra 450 mostly in John Lewis vouchers (they are sending one to a local John Lewis for me to look at as there's no stock across JL)

this

Which one????

@2andahalfpints

It's a no from me sorry, both lack personality and are a bit granny

Well that's depressing.

@2andahalfpints, that granny comment was uncalled for.

if you're not sure i would return the one you have, its such a lot of money if you dont love it. I bought the Lily and ended up returning it, i had lusted over it for years but when i had it i thought it just wont suit my lifestyle unfortunately! I bought the Darley instead, the small one, i love it but have yet to use it! not been anywhere! Mulberry sale started this week too.

Well, it's that time, off to mulberry to decide - I am absolutely shocking at making a decision.......

I feel like Mulberry bags have really lost their edge.

@minniebin

I feel like Mulberry bags have really lost their edge.

Sadly I agree. They look like so many other bags, whereas 15 years ago the styles were iconic (everyone can picture a Bayswater or a Roxanne). Plus the quality of the old Darwin leather was stunning. I still have Darwin bags which are getting on for 20 years old and look fabulous despite regular use. The newer leathers are sort of shiny and thin and wear at the corners in a way the delicious older leathers didn't.

They should reboot their classics!

Yes, I remember when they were really original & ahead of the game. I have a old one that I still love but I forget they still exist tbh & just wouldn't look there now.

@minniebin

I feel like Mulberry bags have really lost their edge.

They never had any edge. They’re a classic heritage brand - apart from the absolute monstrosities of limited editions they’re churning out now.

I think they did, they were at one time the coolest brand to carry & highly desirable.

Oh help! I'm now toying up this...

It's not big enough for every day.....but £250 cheaper than the other one - which in the flesh is quite big?!!

For that price range id go for a chloe see bag.

Those bags are so ordinary.

Or should I just go back and get this again???

@minniebin

I think they did, they were at one time the coolest brand to carry & highly desirable.

They were very popular. That’s not the same as being edgy, on the contrary, they’ve always been a pretty safe choice.

It doesn't sound like you have fallen in love with any of them .. if so best to leave it for now.

OP, when you know, you know. When you 'meet' the bag that makes your heart sing and you won't be talking yourself into/out of it and weighing up the pros and cons - that'll be The One.

Maybe The One isn't Mulberry after all?

They were very popular. That’s not the same as being edgy, on the contrary, they’ve always been a pretty safe choice.

I never said they were edgy did I? However they had an edge over their competitors & had many iconic "IT" bags. They no longer have that.

I think you’re getting caught up in wanting a bag, whether it’s right for you or not.

If the bag isn’t suitable for day-to-day use and that’s what you actually want or need it for, then it’s wasted money even if you theoretically saved £250. Wait until you find a bag that you actually love, that’s right for you and your lifestyle and the function you want it to perform.

Keep the money/vouchers and wait until you know it’s right, or truly love the bag.

FWIW I do like the mini Darley Shoulder bag and it’s one that’s on my list to get at some point.

I agree that you should love whatever you buy.

I have the mini Darley shoulder bag in Mulberry pink, love the strap options with it.

Ooh I like it in pink but not the grey