This stamp should be consistent with that of the mulberry tree on the inner metal disc. Mulberry also stamps rivets and other round small hardware with the Mulberry tree logo. An authentic Mulberry handbag will have a branding stamp that is thick, straight and even. Many counterfeit bags feature a font that is thinner and slightly askew. If a Mulberry has buckles these will always be stamped and the font should be consistent with that of Mulberry’s branding. The edging around handles and the edges of the leather will also be neat and consistent, many counterfeit bags have messy edging which varies in width throughout the bag. The stitching on an authentic Mulberry will be straight and each stitch is the same size throughout. Counterfeit handbags will often have thick, uneven and messy stitching. Stitching and EdgingĪs with all bags stitching can also be an indicator of authenticity. The important thing to look for with Mulberry is the quality of the material used even though this varies from style to style. Some bags such as the Alexa will have a plain canvas lining, while others may have a fabric lining that is printed with the mulberry tree logo.
For example, the classic Bayswater regularly doesn’t feature a lining simply shows the raw suede inside the bag. Not all Mulberry bags are lined and the lining can vary between the styles of bags. At Handbag Clinic each Mulberry is carefully assessed by our team of experts, this is what our team look for in each Mulberry bag:-Īlthough Mulberry make a wide range of bags many Mulberry bags are made from grained, thick calf leather that makes them sturdy, durable, and structured. Mulberry can be tricky to authenticate but attributes such as leather weight, texture and even scent are indicators of quality and cannot be replicated perfectly in a non-luxury bag. Although compared to likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton, Mulberry is fairly new to the luxury market but counterfeit handbags are frequently produced with the Bayswater, Alexa and the now discontinued Roxanne being the most counterfeited styles. Today, Mulberry is one of the most popular Handbag and Accessories brands in the UK and at Handbag Clinic the Bayswater is one of our most requested bags.
The brand has gone from strength to strength with Creative Director Emma Hill taking over in 2007 turning Mulberry into the It Girl brand collaborating with the likes of Alexa’s Chung and even impressing the Duchess of Cambridge with their stylish designs. They began making poacher bags and binocular cases in their factory in Somerset but soon moved into the world of women’s fashion. Mulberry was founded in 1971 by a young entrepreneur named Roger Saul and his mother Joan.