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If you’re on the hunt for a bag that’s perfect for casual days without breaking the bank, Mulberry’s Small Tenby would be it. This good looker features rounded corners that keep it from looking overly formal, with a compact saddle-shaped body that’s a definite plus. The other cool bit lies in the tab lock closure that’s unique to the Tenby family of bags, one that takes inspiration from the Mulberry archives but given a fresh update on a modern-looking silhouette.

Measuring 18.5 cm by 16 cm, the Small Tenby is truly functional, coming with a roomy main compartment along with two slip pockets (a bigger section in front and another in the inner compartment) perfect for slotting cards or even folded notes. And if that’s not enough, turn the bag around and you will find another pocket at the back that’s great for a contactless payment card and the like.

Furnished with a top handle and an adjustable leather shoulder strap, the Small Tenby can be carried like a cute little handbag or slung across the body (or shoulder) for a chic hands-free look. Best part? It comes in a gorgeous leather exterior and is fully lined in suede, with a price point under SGD1200 after conversion, which is quite a good price for a bag like this.

You can purchase the Small Tenby over on Mulberry’s e-boutique (which offers shipping to Singapore), coming in colours like Midnight Blue and Ruby Red for the classic grained leather (USD853), or Black, Burgundy and Tan for the ones in textured goat and smooth calfskin that are a tad bit more at USD875.

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