Real vs. Steal – Mulberry Oversized Alexa Leather Bag

UPDATE: This post has been updated on July 16, 2011. Scroll down to see the new adds.

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A good friend of mine recently bought a Mulberry Bayswater (a gift to herself on her birthday) and for a week straight everyone oohed and ahhed over it at the office. It is a spectacular bag, to be sure, but I think this new Mulberry takes the cake: the Alexa – a slouchier, more casual version of the Bayswater named after British style export Alexa Chung who is a true devotee of the Mulberry brand. If you haven’t heard tell of this bag yet, you will. Speculated to be the “It” bag of the moment, the Alexa sold out instantaneously on NET-A-PORTER after being added last week. Restocks are supposed to follow soon, but even still, this beautiful creation is way out of my sad little budget.

Mulberry Oversized Alexa Leather Bag
($1.450, NET-A-PORTER)

P.S.: Also available at S|SENSE, MyTheresa, Farfetch, LUISAVIAROMA, Harrods, Selfridges & Co., Stylebop & Matches Fashion.

Alexa Chung Loves Mulberry

Melie Bianco “Ariana” Top Handle Messenger

UPDATE (07/16/2011): And here’s another one from Melie Bianco. Only I like this version even more than the other one. So fab! And available in a multitude of gorgeous colors like black, nude, taupe, brown and red (♥)!

Melie Bianco “Ariana” Top Handle Messenger
($113, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Baghaus, eBags, Piperlime & Amazon.

Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Messenger Bag

UPDATE (07/16/2011): Just came across yet another fab Mulberry Alexa look-a-like by Fossil. Good thing it’s already on sale (down from $208) and it also comes in black and grey if tan’s not your go-to color for bags.

Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Messenger Bag
($165.29, Endless)

BagInc “So Soho” Reissue Leather Satchel

UPDATE (05/03/2011): Again, a super close Mulberry Alexa look-a-like coming from BagInc. Getting a real leather bag for under $70 that looks so much like the Alexa is quite the deal for me. Also available in black or taupe. Oh, and did I mention we have an exclusive promo code that gives you 15% OFF your order? Simply enter “INTHEIRCLOSET” at checkout.

BagInc “So Soho” Reissue Leather Satchel
($69, BagInc)

GoJane Studded Leatherette Handbag

UPDATE (03/21/2011): Found another Alexa knockoff by GoJane.

GoJane Studded Leatherette Handbag
($57.20, GoJane)

Melie Bianco “Maurissa” Carry All Messenger Bag

UPDATE (02/06/2011): Another great Alexa knockoff coming from Melie Bianco. Available in brown, bone and olive.

Melie Bianco “Maurissa” Carry All Messenger Bag
($108, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Baghaus.

GoJane Buckled Strap Tote

UPDATE (11/08/2010): Yet another Mulberry Alexa knockoff and what a fab one that is, right? I just love this budget-friendly alternative by GoJane. The bag comes also in black or ivory, but the pewter version is my personal favorite.

GoJane Buckled Strap Tote
($46.80, GoJane)

Vieta “Lucille” Buckle Satchel

UPDATE (10/12/2010): Woot woot! Check out this AH-MAZING Alexa look-a-like by Vieta. I think it’s my favorite look 4 less version of all (among the Oasis one). Use coupon code “SUMMER11” to get 15% OFF!

Vieta “Lucille” Buckle Satchel
($73.95, Handbag Heaven)

Oasis Sasha Satchel

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Feast your eyes on the most awesome Mulberry Alexa knockoff to date. OK, the color of this Alexa steal version by Oasis isn’t spot-on, but the rest: Wowzers! And believe it or not: the bag is under $60. How great is that?

Oasis Sasha Satchel
($58.96, ASOS)

Dorothy Perkins Padlock Satchel

UPDATE (07/15/2010): OMG, I just came across these amazing and very affordable Alexa bag look-a-like by UK retailer Dorothy Perkins. Shipping to the USA is also quite OK at £10 (~$15).

Dorothy Perkins Padlock Satchel
(£28, Dorothy Perkins)

Tagged as: BagInc, Brown, Dorothy Perkins, Fossil, GoJane, Melie Bianco, Oasis, Oversized, Satchel, Tan, Vieta

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