Mulberry Roxanne Satchel | Buckled Chocolate Brown Leather It Bag

Posted on: Oct 23

The roaring success of Mulberry's Roxanne satchel only goes to show that a bag doesn’t have to look good to become a hit.

I don't mind the elements of this leather looker, but Mulberry simply takes them too far. Buckled pockets are classics, both sophisticated and practical. Belted accents too can add an unexpected preppy style. And no one would begrudge a designer adding a smattering of studs. But all together this is hardware overload, the likes of which we rarely see outside Juicy Couture.

The pockets up front hint at a bag that values practicality, but sadly Mulberry doesn't deliver on that score either. The medium-sized interior space deserves more than the single zippered pocket we find to stay organised. Not even the straps are functional; they're far too short for most women to fit comfortably over their shoulder.

Perhaps I'm being a little harsh on this Mulberry satchel. It does have a distinct look, and for many that's enough. But personally, I can think of many better ways to spend $1595.