Below: Dunno why I put that HE by MANGO straw Fedora hat (more than 50% off!) there...but for styling purposes?!?! Make it more summer?
Below: The mandatory 'Peek-a-boo' shot!
Below: Introducing my new 'lady' of the family...Maggie Oversized Clutch!
Below: Soft and slouch polised creased leather contrasted with cracked patent leather...comes with gunmetal coloured hardware for a cool look
Below: Very roomy and holds a lot! There is an internal zip pocket and a front pocket to help you get organised. For the ladies, this clutch can be converted to a shoulder bag with a removable shoulder strap in cracked patent leather. So it's like 2 bags for the price of one!
Below: Lovely gunmetal coloured metal buckle with Mulberry tree symbol engraved on it...
Below: Cracked patent leather adds a good contrast and spice up the otherwise all black leather...
Below: Dries van Noten approves of those man clutches:-P
Below: Masculine Dolce & Gabbana man is not afraid to flaunt their 'man clutches' too...
Mulberry Oversized Maggie Clutch (FOR SALE: Email me to enquire)Finally, after an eventful Friday evening and Sat...I am have the time to take some pics of my Mulberry online pre-sale purchase:-P
So without further ado...presenting my very good bargain..
.Mulberry Oversized Maggie Clutch! Clutches are my new found interest and since there's even affirmation that they are coming back in men's collection
(Dries Van Noten/Gucci Fall Winter Mens Collection and of course Dolce & Gabbana's abundant flaunting of man clutches for Spring Summer 2010), I am loving them more.
I was originally contemplating choosing the oversized
Ava Clutch in Snakeskin but after much thought, I decided it was too flat and will not hold as much as I would like to carry. And the format kinda resembles my Balenciaga
Envelope Clutch and hence I passed.
Bayswater Oversized Clutch came to mind as my next alternative, but the giant Mulberry turnlock buckle was too distinctive and I decided to pass as well.
(It was sold out anyway). I kept browsing online till this oversized Maggie clutch caught my eye. Understated, simple and neutral which will work very well on a guy. And being in black, it's the perfect colour to pass off as a man's bag. The subtle contrast of the cracked leather and the polished creased leather is interesting without overbearing. I also like the gunmetal buckle in the front, which is much smaller and less loud than Bayswater's. There is even allowance to buckle at different levels to accommodate the bag contents. The clutch when held on hand looks slouchy which is very chic.
I would use this for nice dinners, parties or attending events:-) would look great with a black blazer, skinny Balmain biker jeans...exciting! Modelling pics below:-P
Below: Me and the clutch...channeling some Balmain with the padded shoulder and the jacket chain. The size of the clutch is huge and good for guys (almost like a laptop bag), if you are keen on 'clutch' looks too.
(I am wearing: Skinny Fit Coated Linen Blazer from Topman, Dolce & Gabbana 'Hollywood Cowboy' T-shirt, HE by Mango Faux Python Skin Belt, Zara Super Skinny Jeans, Boss Orange Pistol Jacket Pin and Vintage Coat Chain/Pin)
Retail price: UK 395 pounds. Where to buy: www.mulberry.com
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