Like always, Mulberry has stuck to its apparent philosophy of clean lines and classic shapes with the Mabel satchel. The popular brand, which is based in London, has been toted by many celebrities including Naomi Watts, Sienna Miller, and Kate Moss. Naomi Watts particularly seems to be taken with her Mabel bag as she has been photographed with it multiple times, but it’s not hard to see why she’s fond of it.
The leather satchel comes in two sizes, small and large, offering shoppers two options for using the handbag. Both come with two exterior zippered pockets and large slip pockets on the front and back. This Mulberry bag also has a buckled front closure.
The small Mabel is perfect for daily use and easy, quick storage of items. The larger version of the Mabel, shown here, is significant in size and seems more appropriate for an overnight bag, unless you’re a fan of the oversized trend for everyday. The detachable luggage tag might be a clue to its best purpose.
Some women might choose to use it everyday, though. Though convenient for a long day, the oversized trend looks a tad ridiculous to me when not proportionate to the size of the woman carrying the bag. However, I do understand the appeal of having everything you need in one satchel. Perhaps the rule of thumb should be to limit yourself to one oversized item per outfit. Don’t pair a huge bag like the large Mabel with a knee-length sweater and sunglasses the size of California. Someone should tell Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
That being said, every woman should have a large satchel in her wardrobe for when the occasion calls for it. With the variety of colors and textures offered, the Mabel is a great choice. This multi-functional Mulberry comes in soft leather, patent leather, and leopard-printed calf hair. The ocean blue of this leather version looks stunning but it just one of many colors available. The large Mabel retails for $1195.
More Features of the Mabel Satchel
- Measures 16 x 10 x 6 inches
- Double handles with 8 inch drop
- Gold-toned hardware
- Detachable luggage tag
