What kind of branding does a mulberry bag have?
An authentic Mulberry handbag will have a branding stamp that is thick, straight and even. Mulberry also stamps rivets and other round small hardware with the Mulberry tree logo.
What kind of Zips are used by Mulberry?
Mulberry mainly have used two brands of zip’s, RiRi and their own branded zips. If you look at the underneath of a Mulberry zip it should either say RiRi or feature the Mulberry tree Logo. As with all of the metal work this tree should be consistent and neat.
Is it possible to authenticate a mulberry bag?
In all of the below images the authentic Mulberry is pictured on the right hand side. 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.
Where does Mulberry get its leather goods from?
Although Mulberry used to produce all of its leather goods in England this is no longer the case. As the Mulberry Factory in England is running at full capacity in recent years the brand has started outsourcing some of its production to places like China and Turkey.
Where are Mulberry bags made in the world?
As the Mulberry Factory in England is running at full capacity in recent years the brand has started outsourcing some of its production to places like China and Turkey. Today, only about 30% of Mulberry bags are actually produced in England so it is common to see a “made in China” or “made in Turkey” tag inside a newer Mulberry bag.
How to authenticate a mulberry handbag-handbag?
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. At Handbag Clinic each Mulberry is carefully assessed by our team of experts, this is what our team look for in each Mulberry bag:-
Who was the founder of Mulberry handbag company?
Mulberry was founded in 1971 by a young entrepreneur named Roger Saul and his mother Joan. They began their career’s making poacher bags and binocular cases in their factory in Somerset but soon moved into women’s fashion.