Darley Leather Cosmetics Pouch

I like Mulberry. It's probably overpriced for what it is, but it is reliable quality leather, craftsmanship and classic styling. The pouch opens wide enough that you you can see what's in there and reach for it. The leather seems sturdy to toss in a another bag and not be precious with it. It's lined in a durable PU for small leaks and spills. The turn lock is a classic touch and the overall size is big enough to carry a reasonable amount of essentials. You could carry this as a clutch in a pinch, but I would say it will look like it's not truly meant to be a clutch. I took one star off for price - heritage is fine, but inflation has really gone off the rails with SLGs. The other star deduction is for purchasing from Nordstrom. Mine arrived in a zipper lock sandwich bag, wrapped in brown paper. Had I ordered from Mulberry, the presentation would have been truly luxury - a shopping bag, probably a reusable box and possibly a dust bag and all for the same price. Mine came with plastic film over the placard, but the placard had marks underneath the plastic, suggesting this might have been a return. Something about it feels off and I can't justify this purchase if it doesn't feel like a special treat.