Design = Copy + Innovation
Me thinks someone at Club Monaco ran out of ideas for bags this season. If you’re going to rip off a prominent design like the Mulberry Bayswater, at least add something useful, like a shoulder strap or a longer set of handles for shoulder carrying functionality! I mean, this doesn’t really hinder my childhood love for Club Monaco — after all, a really good percentage of my wardrobe comes from them, and they do really have a knack for absorbing my monetary funds, but it always makes me a little sad to see a company that I respect and support go the easier and seedier route of blatant design ripping. They should be above that (yes, I know I’m being wildly idealistic).
But in all honestly, the nude-grey suede is really quite lovely and considering the affordability (bags at Club Monaco range in the 100-200 range compared to a rather astronomical 900-1k for the Mulberry), it’s not a bad deal. I guess one could also consider this simply as a testament to the strength of the Bayswater design — forever a classic.
Club Monaco
Mulberry Bayswater
