Described as the fashion artist quintessentially embodies the British way of life, Mulberry, the British luxury goods company recently unveiled Spring 2009 handbag collections which were designed by the new Mulberry designer Emma Hill.

You can now buy Mulberry Bayswater bags online, although this design was a sell-out when it was launched. After four years as one of the most popular designer bags ever, Mulberry now launches two or three special editions each year in different finishes. That keeps us all hungry for more from this British leather goods designer.

If you ensure that your own new designer handbag is purchased from an accredited Mulberry or Hermes agent, then you can always show that this is an authentic designer handbag. Beware of the fact that there are some companies selling replicas of designer handbags online – at first glance they seem to be selling the real thing, but the price tag soon shows that this is a fake. Top designer bags are just not being sold at fifty per cent discount.

In fact, brands like Hermes even have a waiting list, meaning that a successful buyer can probably resell their new authentic designer bag immediately for a higher price than they paid for it from the company. When buying handbags from the current season’s collection at Mulberry or Chanel, they will be offered at much the same price by the designer and by all the accredited outlets, so big discounts are unlikely tyo be available. The only aspect where the cost can vary is on the cost of shipping.

Mulberry bags ARE expensive but when you buy quality you only cry once ! In other words, after the initial purchase pang of guilt has worn off you will realize you have not only bought a top of the range leather bag but that you’ve also invested in a wearable and practical fashion accessory that will retain a significant amount of it’s value over the years.