My First Investment Buy of 2025 Is This Mulberry Tote—Now It's On Sale

published 2 January 2025

2025 has officially arrived, and I for one used the Twixmas period as a time to reset.

I've deciphered the pieces that served me most over the past year, explored some new outfit inspiration and identified the gaps in my wardrobe that are ready to be filled. The first item on my list is a great tote bag that will see me through not only 2025 but also many years to come. Luckily for me, the style that has held first place on my wish list for months is on sale right now.

Woman wears cream jumper, white skirt, black boots and burgundy bag

Mulberry has a long history of crafting excellent leather goods, with various iconic bags in its arsenal. Consider the Bayswater, the Alexa and the Lily, to name just a few. Now, my sights are firmly set on the Clovelly Tote. It's part of the Clovelly collection, which features minimalist silhouettes, refined construction and a simplicity that ensures each piece will hold its stylish credentials for the foreseeable.

Woman wears cream turtleneck and carries brown tote bag

Along with its sleek design, the Clovelly Tote is incredibly practical. The shape allows you to pack it full of all your essentials and then some, including plenty of space for a laptop if you're missing out on a seriously chic work bag. With two leather top handles, the bag can easily slide over the shoulder or be carried in hand or in the crook of the arm as desired. Inside, the lining is a soft microsuede, with an interior pocket to keep your keys and other essentials close to hand, and it closes with a simple hook closure.

Free of excess hardware, the refined shades and smooth leather are the main features of the tote. It's currently available in a sure-to-sell-out burgundy colourway, alongside classic brown, fresh cream and an incredibly tempting soft green.

Keep scrolling to shop the Clovelly Tote for less now, and explore more tote bags I really rate.

Shop the Mulberry Clovelly Tote:

Mulberry

Clovelly Tote in Black Cherry Micro Classic Grain

Mulberry

Clovelly Tote in Linen Green Micro Classic Grain

Mulberry

Clovelly Tote in Bright Oak Micro Classic Grain

Mulberry

Clovelly Tote in Eggshell Micro Classic Grain

Shop More of My Favourite Tote Bags:

DeMellier

The New York

So chic, so spacious.

Polène

Cyme

Wear on the shoulder with the longer handles, or carry as a tote with the shorter ones.

COS

Studio Bowling Bag – Leather

COS's Bowling Bag continues to sell out.

YSL

Women's Le 5 À 7 Bea

The Bea comes in a range of shades and textures.

Arket

Croc-Effect Leather Tote

This won't stick around for long.

Prada

Large Leather Tote Bag With Buckles

A bag you'll treasure for years, if not decades.

MÉTIER

Private Eye Suede Tote

Métier is the name to know for understated luxury bags.

Strathberry

The Strathberry Tote

This also comes with a longer strap to wear over the shoulder or crossbody.

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Florrie embarked on her fashion journey while studying French and History at university. Whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and the influence of Haute Couture, and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content.

During a freelance period, Florrie honed her skills in editorial work in various digital and print publications including Vogue Italy and Departures magazine, as well as styling e-commerce photoshoots and personal shopping. Florrie actively pursues an in-depth understanding of fashion and jewellery, and after styling a jewellery cover shoot at Conde Nast Traveller chose to complete the De Beers Diamond Foundation course. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer, blending both editorial and commercial content. Now, as the Acting Affiliates Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them. In her downtime, Florrie can be found in her hometown of London, usually with a coffee in hand.